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£202.5k

1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II

Silverstone Auctions • UK • 3 Sept 2016

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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£202,500

1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II

UK • 3 Sept 2016

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This UK-supplied 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II is number 452 of 502 cars ever made, with only 885 miles. It was stored by a collector at the supplying dealer for 10 years and is described as being in pristine condition, making it a rare and desirable example.

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Condition 

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The car is described as being in excellent condition with very low mileage (885 miles). The bodywork, paint, panel fit, and interior are all described as being in superb condition with little to no wear. The engine bay is original and correct. These factors suggest the car is in outstanding condition.

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WDB2010361F742442

1990

Auction

RHD

United Kingdom

£202.5k

1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II

Silverstone Auctions • UK • 3 Sept 2016

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Description

A UK-supplied Evo II reading just 885 miles! Twenty-five years ago, the 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II thrilled professionals and the general public alike when it was unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show.

Legend has it that all the limited run of 502 cars were sold pre-launch, possibly being squirrelled away by international car collectors.

The bitter rivalry between BMW and Mercedes-Benz in saloon car racing throughout Europe helped hone the greatest 'touring cars' of the era and the Evo II was pitted against one of the best touring cars of all time, the E30 M3.

Compromise was out of the question and the full-race car, developed for Group 'A' using this sports saloon as a basis, went on to acquire legendary status.

Mercedes-Benz took the first three places in the DTM championship in the 1992 season with this vehicle, which was referred to succinctly as the "Evo II".

The engine's output had been raised once again in comparison to the first Evolution model from the previous y...

Price Analysis vs Other (W201) 190 E Evolution IIs

£133,513

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£216,057

Median Price (Since 2020)

£446,624

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Ashorne, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 9AE, England

Located in Warwick, Warwickshire, Silverstone Auctions is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions at major UK events and offer vehicle consignment services.

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