Est: £250.2k - £333.6k
1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II
RM Sotheby's • Germany • 20 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Est: £250,179 - £333,572
1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II
Germany • 20 Nov 2026 • Lot 134
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A rare 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II, number 002 of 500, with low mileage and significant provenance. This car was originally kept by the factory and used by DTM champion Klaus Ludwig, making it highly desirable for collectors.
Condition
8
Excellent, low mileage, documented history
/ 10
45,833 miles
002500
1990
Auction
Manual
LHD
Germany
Est: £250.2k - £333.6k
1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II
RM Sotheby's • Germany • 20 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' The Munich Auction event, 20 November 2026.
€300,000 - €400,000 EUR Numbered “002” from a limited run of 500 cars, all of which were finished in Blue-Black Metallic paint
Kept by the factory when new with Mercedes-Benz AG recorded as first registered owner; allocated to three-time DTM champion and AMG-Mercedes driver Klaus Ludwig
Offered with a letter stating ownership by Ludwig further to a model car and piece of dashboard trim signed by the former DTM champion
Retains its matching-numbers 2.5-litre Cosworth engine; motor is paired with a five-speed “dog leg” gearbox
Odometer shows 45,833 kilometres at the time of cataloguing
Accompanied by a its factory-issued Data Card, Mercedes-Benz books and manuals, German registration papers, and original order forms Built as just the second example from the 500-strong production run for the 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II, this car was completed in March 1990 and was initially retained by the factory.
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