1986 Mercedes-Benz 190-Series

Sedan

4 Cylinder 2.3 Liter

Manual

WDBDA34D9GF148151

Clear

Gasoline

1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Very Rare 2.3-16 Valve "Cosworth" W201 ......please be patient while the many photos load..... Super rare 1986 Mercedes 190 2.3-16 Valve manual 5-Speed for sale with just 139k Miles. This is the first 190E 16-valve imported to the US (non grey market - VIN WDBDA34D9GF148151). It was originally delivered to the Mercedes Benz Technical Training Center in Itasca, IL. In early 1986 it was loaned to Car & Driver magazine to be tested and photographed for their March 1986 article. Everything works superbly and the car appears to have been nicely maintained. Includes ice cold air and all working power options. Straight, rust-free and clean body with nice paint and trim and a beautiful, stock black interior. The car was first titled in January, 1987, with the president of the MB Club of Chicago as the original owner of record. Prior to that time it had been doing duty as a test car wearing manufacturer’s plates. In 1993 the car was purchased by Tim Leicht, a certified Mercedes Benz master technician and owner of an import repair shop in Barrington, IL specializing in Mercedes Benz, BMW and Porsche. Although he drove a Mercedes, Tim was also the National Technical Adviser for BMW club car racing and a BMW racing instructor. While in Tim’s care, the car was modified with progressive rate Eibach springs, a custom stainless steel Time-valve exhaust, European headlights with 55/100W mains and 100W aux. lights, and 17” Borbet wheels. In 1999 Tim traded the car to Knauz Continental Autos in Lake Bluff, IL. for a 1993 400E--even trade. At that time Knauz placed a retail value on the car of $16,960. Previous owner purchased the car in June of 1999. The car has been meticulously maintained, he installed a new transmission, full clutch assembly, clutch damper, and rear main seal. Other repairs included new lock tumblers, a new window regulator, new door locks, new tie rods, new center link, new speedometer (factory set to reflect actual mileage), new hydraulic line for the self-leveling rear suspension, new accumulators for the sls, new timing chain, new timing chain tensioner, new guides, all new gears and sprockets that contact the timing chain (cam sprockets, distributor gear, crank gear, etc.), new a/c compressor, conversion to r134a, new fuel pump, new fuel filter, new fuel accumulator, new fuel pump relay, and new fuel injectors. The car has had new brakes installed, including ATE grooved rotors and Mintex dust-free pads. Fantastic opportunity to own a well pedigreed German icon that is in fantastic tip-top condition! Car available for viewing in Sonoma. Call Donn 707-332-8331. There are another 68 pictures in addition to what you see here as well as several videos with stereo audio so you can see and hear her run. See the link at the bottom of the page following these first 48 images. Also, if you have one car or an entire collection to consign and are anywhere in California, please consider Left Coast Classics. Thank you for visiting! VIN# WDBDA34D9GF148151 Check my 100% positive feedback and bid with confidence! VIDEO GALLERY CLICK BELOW FOR THE VIDEO FOOTAGE! See this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 16 at Left Coast Classics Walk Around Video Test Drive It Watch and Hear it Run SLIDESHOW GALLERY CLICK A PHOTO GALLERY BELOW! Interior Close-Up Gallery Exterior Gallery Conditions & Terms: A bid on this vehicle constitutes a commitment to buy. Absolutely do not bid under any circumstances unless you are committed and capable of purchasing this vehicle! Your bid is a legally binding contract as ebay clearly states. If you are not a serious bidder please do not enter into this legally binding contract! If you have any questions whatsoever please ask them before bidding. 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