This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 AMG was reportedly built by AMG North America in Westmont, IL and shows only 37,648 miles on the odometer, just under 4k of which were added by the seller. Finished in Astral Silver Metallic (735) over Black MB-Tex (171), power is provided by a 2.3-liter M102 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. 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. The car was first sold on The MB Market in 2024, and the seller acquired the car in May 2025. Maintenance performed 1-2 years prior included new shocks, bushings, brake rotors, and pads on all four corners, along with a regular oil service, upgraded JL sound system, ceramic window tint, and alcantara trunk liner. The car received an oil and filter change in preparation for the sale. Now showing just under 38k 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 Texas title.
The body is finished in Astral Silver Metallic (735) and features an authentic AMG body kit including extended front and rear bumper, side skirts, and trunk spoiler. The car features an AMG monochromatic paint scheme with all exterior trim including the front grille paint-matched to the car. 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 underside of the front bumper which were there prior to their acquisition. A ceramic window tint was installed in 2024 to protect the interior from UV damage and the paint is reportedly in excellent condition with no signs of fading.
The car wears 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. New shocks and bushings, along with new brake rotors and pads were installed in 2024.
The cabin is upholstered in Black MB-Tex (171) which his accented by extended AMG Burl wood trim can be found covering the center console, dashboard, shift knob, and doors. Interior features include automatic climate control with working air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, an Alpine head unit, and an electrically adjustable passenger side mirror. In early 2025 a new JL sound system featuring new speakers, subwoofer, and amplifier with noise/rattle insulation was installed, along with an alcantara leather trunk liner and an updated alarm system.
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 37,648 miles from new, approximately 4k of which have been added by the seller over the last year.
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 in February 2024 included new shifter linkage bushings, new valve cover gaskets, and an engine oil & filter change. The catalytic converter has been removed prior to the seller's acquisition. Service in 2025 included new shocks, bushings, brake rotors, and brake pads, along with a regular scheduled oil service. An oil service was recently performed in preparation for the sale.
This 190E AMG shows first registration in Chicago, IL in May 1985 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 37,648 miles, this 190E AMG is now offered for sale with an original Beverly Hills Motoring custom fitted car cover, one key, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Texas title.
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thank you guys better luck next time$23,000 bid placed by @txmblover
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Let the fun begin Ladies and gentlmen$16,750 bid placed by @mattenglish
Good luck, everyone, almost yours, the cleanest, best-looking 190E you will ever see. I have owned hundreds of Mercedes, this is by far the most fun I have ever had in a Mercedes. They are much higher now. On CarGurus, there's a couple with more miles and not even close to this one is selling for closer to 50K. So this car is a great investment as well; it's only going up if you keep it clean.$16,500 bid placed by @txmblover
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Additional photos have been added to the gallery.@AMGKopf Hope you're doing well today. I did remove the walls in the back, and I took pictures; they should be uploaded soon. I already sent them to the Auction. I have to say, for 1985 it's an amazing thing when you open the back, and you find everything like it came from Mercedes-Benz condition. I'm impressed with the way this car was kept, and proud to own it and keep it the way it is right now. I feel bad that I added a few miles to it, but I enjoyed it .@AMGKopf I will try to remove it and show you whats behind it@Karam HA! thanks for answering. Is the false wall in the trunk easily moved to show the audio components?I think I missed mentioning the sound system that is custom made in the back to accompany the Alpine head stereo and blue atooth connection toyour phone that made life easy while you driving, the sound it matches what we wanted in the 80's, amazing sound@AMGKopf absolutely nothing, but sometimes I wish it had super charge or turbo thats all , lolGood looking little car indeed. @karam is there anything you'd recommend if this were going to be driven regularly?Great looking spec!$10,500 bid placed by @mattenglish
Good Day to you all, welcome to the time travel gate, you will not find any other car to give you the feeling that this car will once you drive it and feel the golden age we once had lived in, I hate to let it go, I loved it and will always love to get it back in my garage in the future, like an EX you cant say no to, lol. It's a very rare car and in extremely rare condition. I looked all over I saw a couple online listed in the 40's, but they don't come close to this AMG. good luck to you all$10,000 bid placed by @ProdigalPetrolHead
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