1991 Mercedes-Benz 190-Series

Sedan

2.6L 2599CC l6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Manual

WDBDA29D0MF808995

Clear

Gasoline

Exceptionally clean and well maintained 190E 2.6 5-speed. Not Frankensteined together from unmatched and undocumented parts from 2 or more doner cars, but built at the Stuttgart factory with a 717.432 transmission containing a .8 fifth gear overdrive capable of providing mid-30's fuel efficiency. Starts, runs, shifts, drives and stops exactly as a Mercedes of this era should. 100% rust free southern car (Charlotte, NC). The unique exterior color of BORNIT (DB481) is a dark gray with a purplish hue and was only used in 1991. The car has a SA 250 build code which translates to an AMG drivers package (an increase in the electronically limited top speed) Many new parts including mufflers, brakes, cooling system, vacuum pods, and struts. Oil just changed. Everything works as it should including the A/C. The leather on the steering wheel and shift knob are both in excellent condition. 90% left on a matched set of Michelin Harmony tires. European glass headlights. Tools and manuals. Exceptional quality automobile. Not perfect but condition would be between "Good" and "Excellent" on Hagerty's condition scale . Drive anywhere, needs nothing. Quote from "190E Buyers Guide" posted on Mercedes-Benz Owners' Forums "The 2.6 VS. 16V debate So you found an immaculate 2.6 5-speed and your wondering hmmmmmm this or a 16 valve? I have driven both. I find that they are on equal playing fields. It just comes down to which one looks better in your mind. The 2.6 5-speed came in all colors. The 16v came in 2 colors smoked sliver and black-blue metallic. The acceleration is about the same. The 16 v revs faster and has better throttle response, but the 2.6 has more torque and doesn't have to pull as hard to get to speed. The 16v has an odd dog leg 5-speed where 1st is bottom left and 5th is bottom right. The 2.6 has the standard 1st top left 5th top right shift pattern. 2.6s came with various color leather or MB TEX 16 v came with only in beautiful perforated black leather. My personal opinion is a 5 speed 2.6 can be made faster and can overall be more pleasurable. Contrary to popular belief the 5 speed 2.6 is much rarer than the 16V. " The car is also for sale locally, which if sold, would end the auction early.