Introduction
Kevin Jacutan
A bulletproof, world-record-setting legend, the 190E ran flat-out for eight days in a high-speed bowl covering 50,000KM at an average speed of 154MPH.
In the 70s, Mercedes competed in rallying with the V8-powered R107 coupes. They had dreams of taking the 190E rallying in the 80's and asked British engineering company Cosworth to develop a worthy engine. The cars had to based on a road-going model and therefore they fitted a 190 with a Cosworth engine. The performance-focused 190E Cosworth set three world records at the Nardo test facility, reliability on the engines being a big selling point for the brand.
This example, a "2.5-16" as they're know, had a slightly altered body kit for reduced drag. The drag coefficient was 0.32, the lowest on any four-door saloon of the time. These cars also featured a quicker steering ratio, larger fuel tank, limited slip differential aka (ASD), lower and stiffer suspension, larger anti-roll bars, and hydraulic self-levelling suspension at the rear. This original example is coming out of 15 years of ownership.
This auction listing was written from information supplied by Kevin after meeting Nicos the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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Mercedes of Colindale of London fitted a new complete exhaust about ten years ago and Mercedes of Blackburn skimmed and reconditioned the head. I have both receipts for these, and many others for the Mercedes parts I bought for the Cossie.
The damper for the steering has been renewed also the one for the drive belt.
If you want to know more just ask.
Regards
Nicos
Hello, are there any known faults or issues (other than the paintwork on the wings)? What are all of the electrics like, do all of the windows / sunroof etc operate fine? Is there any mechanical issues at all? Any known fluid leaks? Thanks.
Hi, the electric windows and sunroof work fine, it has new break calipers l, discs and pads on all 4 wheels, new alternator from Mercedes, and no leaks. The cooling system heater matrix expansion tank, thermostat have been renewed. New rear shocks.
The rear passenger door card needs attention. I haven’t been using the Cossie for about 4 years, just preserving the mileage.
It’s a retirement sale and selling my house also to buy a retirement flat near my family in London.
The SLS at the rear is disconnected and it has new rear shocks. I have new self leveling suspension shock and springs but were not fitted when I bought it 15 years ago. The garage advised me to disconnect it and so we fitted sporty shocks and springs. Both rear shocks are new and a new front coil has been fitted. It has a new water pump, drive belt dampers and I have tried to keep it in good working order.
I have also a Mercedes 190E 2.5 16v owners handbook I will give to the new owner which are very rare. The car has an original Cosworth spare wheel, that’s 5 in total. It has an ignition key a with central locking and 2 door keys.
Regards
Nicos
Thanks for the response. Has it been involved in an accident / repaired? The front end looks like it’s had some work done on it (headlight washers missing – do you still have these, wings look like they been resprayed to a poor condition etc). Was this a result of an accident? Any other hits / collisions to advise of? Also what’s the corrosion like? In-particular the jacking points, but generally the underside?
Hi, no accidents to the car. New front wings, new galvanized rear wings, the jacking points have been reinforced, underside sound and no rust. The front wings have been treated with anti corrosive paints. It has an MOT. I do have the headlight washer motors and wipers.
Regards
Nicos
Hi, The drivers side wing looks like it’s had repair work and repair work around the arch. Is this correct?
Hello, no there’s no repair on the wing. Both front wings are new. I primed the wings myself and a friend sprayed them. He overdone the spraying on that wing though.
Regards Nicos
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Burnley
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