This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 AMG was reportedly built by AMG North America in Westmont, IL and shows only 33k miles on the odometer. Finished in Astral Silver Metallic (735) over Black MB-Tex (171), power is provided by a 2.3-liter inline-four paired with a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Equipment includes a sliding sunroof, cruise control, a power adjustable passenger-side mirror, Euro-spec headlights, an Alpine head unit, an authentic stamped AMG body kit, AMG interior wood trim, and AMG Penta wheels. Maintenance performed by the seller in preparation for the sale includes new shifter linkage bushings, new valve cover gaskets, and an engine oil & filter change. Now showing only 33k miles, this 190E AMG is now offered for sale by the current owner with an original Beverly Hills Motoring custom fitted car cover, one key, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Illinois title.
The body is finished in Astral Silver Metallic (735) and features matching painted trim as part of the AMG treatment. An authentic AMG body kit is fitted and includes an extended front and rear bumper, side skirts, and trunk spoiler. Exterior equipment includes Euro-spec headlights, a sliding sunroof, an automatic antenna, and a power adjustable passenger-side mirror. The seller notes some chips and scrapes on the lower portion of the front bumper. The paint quality is reportedly in excellent condition with no signs of fading.
Fitted to the car are authentic 16" AMG Penta wheels which come wrapped in a set of Pirelli Cinturato P7 tires measuring 195/50 on all four corners with 2021 date codes. Each wheel shows original AMG stamps and come with period correct AMG center caps.
The cabin is upholstered in Black MB-Tex (171) with a black dashboard and matching carpets. Extended AMG Burl wood trim can be found covering the center console, dashboard, shift knob, and doors. Interior features include automatic climate control, cruise control, power windows, an Alpine head unit, and an electrically adjustable passenger side mirror. The seller notes all the window regulators, door locks , antenna, heat, and cruise control are in proper working order and the A/C has not been tested.
The four-spoke steering wheel frames analog instrumentation including a 125-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, economy, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The six-digit mechanical odometer currently shows 33k miles from new.
This W201 is powered by a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine which produces 120 horsepower and 136 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Maintenance performed by the seller in preparation for the sale includes new shifter linkage bushings, new valve cover gaskets, and an engine oil & filter change. Underbody photos are provided in the gallery showing Bilstein shocks and a removed catalytic converter.
This 190E AMG shows first registration in Chicago, IL where it was reportedly built by AMG North America in Westmont. The Carfax report shows linear mileage updates and no accidents or damage since new. Now showing only 33k miles, this 190E AMG is now offered for sale by the current owner with an original Beverly Hills Motoring custom fitted car cover, one key, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Illinois title.
A detailed walk-around and driving video has been provided by the seller below.
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In my 20 years being into premerger this has got to be one of the cleanest, OG ones I’ve seen - across any model. It’s clear this car was ordered by someone who knew what was up (full dipped look is awesome) and kept in incredible condition. Amazing$17,250 bid placed by @DJMB_BKRPT
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..and an exhaust leak!@PetarV86 Thank you !@Hamidkaci87 Most likely due to no cat, IL does not require emissions on vehicle older than 1997 so the po probably removed it.I follow your YouTube channel Youngtimer. GLWS!If you changed the o2 sensor and cleared the code and it came back, then it could possibly be a bad o2 sensor again, maybe the wrong one was changed, maybe you have an issue with your exhaust or catalytic converter.Thanks the pics, videos and written description is great!!@Seville_1976 your more than welcome to come check it outOk, thanks! It may be more than the O2 sensor!@Seville_1976 o2 sensor light , I replaced the o2 sensor last week with a new one and its still on.What's the the sensor light that's on?@henryr im not surethis make more power than a 2.6?$15,750 bid placed by @Seville_1976
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Thank you for checking out my super unique, rare, and insanely clean 190E AMG . I am happy to answer any questions you may have and will do so to the best of my knowledge. I always encourage buyers to set up a pre purchase inspection which I can help arrange at my local Mercedes Dealership if you have any concerns. I can also show the car prior to auction end.@bustosgroup it has not been tested so to answer your question no. it could be low on Freon or need a compressor that I do not know. You are more than welcome to have it inspected at the local Mercedes dealership I use.@BabyBenzFan No paperwork , it is a pre-merger AMG car without paperwork . Mercedes Classic center has no information on these cars this has been tried many times. I have had a lot of pre-merger cars and the documentation was for the most part thrown away for most of these cars when AMG was dissolved prior to the Merger with Mercedes. Early 1985 cars weren't being copied so you can be sure this is an authentic AMG. There are a few people that have records that used to work there that only a hand full of people know about but there is no database available to anyone as of yet. In order to qualify (per AMG NA policy) for the AMG badge one had to purchase 2 exterior "optik" items. In other words - if you bought front and rear spoilers from AMG NA they would allow you to buy and install an AMG badge. So there was many AMG cars but only few AMG 6.0, AMG Hammers etc. Those were AMG performance cars. This topic has been beet to death and there are many discussions on the web. This is definitely not the only Pre-merger AMG 190e but it is one of the cleanest examples I have ever come across . The 190e AMG cars are much more difficult to come by compared to the c126 c124 and others.Is there any paperwork to document the AMG modifying in addition to the AMG stamping on the AMG body kit? I wonder if the MB Classic Center is provided the car's vin# if they might be able to shed any more light on the AMG authenticity? If this turns out to be a pre-merger AMG car, this would be incredibly rare and way more valuable. Documentation will be key. I know that non other than Ringo Starr had a W201 that was modified by pre-merger AMG. That car now sits in the MB museum. I have a picture of it in my copy of the book, "The Holy Halls".AC WORKS ?$250 bid placed by @ekstarr