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4 Star Classics

Willow Greenhills Rural Enterprise Centre Tilford Road Tilford Surrey

GU10 2DZ

1989 Mercedes 190E 2.5-16 Cosworth /// Excellent History SOLD

FOR SALE: A mileage-defying Cosworth, freshly repainted, fantastic maintenance record.

EQUIPMENT
Electric tilt and slide sunroof, Electric windows front and rear, Heated rear window, 15-inch alloy wheels, Stainless exhaust with factory-style outlets, Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Automatic locking differential (ASD), Electrically operated passenger door mirror, First aid kit, Five-speed manual (dogleg) transmission, Front seat height adjusters, Headlamp wash/ wipe, Heated door mirrors, Leather covered steering wheel and gearshift, Lockable glove box, Remote central locking, Power assisted steering, Rear centre armrest, Rear head restraints, Self-levelling rear suspension, Tinted glass, Blaupunkt radio/ cassette, Spare wheel, Jack, Spare key.

EXTERIOR
The Cosworth is finished in timeless Astral Silver. Under the glare of our studio lighting the bodywork shows a beautiful deep shine, boasting a recent full repaint to an excellent standard. Looking closely all the panels are straight and free from any dings. The gleaming paint shows no signs of bubbling whatsoever, and both bumpers are in great order with no unsightly scuffs to report.

The Mercedes was purchased from 4 Star back in August 2015. With the intention of keeping it forever the current owner set out to make the car perfect, spending around £10k in the process. The body kit was stripped and any hints of corrosion were taken care of. The front wings were replaced with brand new panels from Mercedes and internally coated with stone chip guard. The entire body and body kit were then professional repainted before the car was fully waxoyled underneath. The door cavities were also sprayed with wax as further preventive treatment. The entire refresh is well documented with photographs and invoices.

INTERIOR
Opening the door to the Cosworth you are presented with crisp half leatherette/ chequered cloth seats. The leatherette remains in excellent condition with only the light wrinkling to the bolsters. The cloth inserts are also in fantastic condition, still feeling firm with no wear or sagging to report. With only the lightest of use over the years the rear seats are in particularly notable condition. Cast an eye over the dashboard and you'll notice a deep texture remains, unworn with no cracks or sun damage to be found.

Pleasingly an original Blaupunkt cassette player is still in place. Other details, such as the centre console and lacquered wood trim are in perfect condition, with the steering wheel and switchgear showing only minimal wear. The carpets are protected in all footwells with black Mercedes overmats, and the boot area is clean and tidy, free from any damp, and still housing the spare wheel and jack.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Often these cars suffer from cold start problems but on this example the 2. 5-litre engine fires into life first turn of the key and ticks over smoothly. This 190E is equipped with the desirable five-speed dogleg gearbox. On test the car pulls smoothly through the gears as it should, handling the engine's power perfectly. A stainless exhaust has recently been fitted, which sounds great without being too boomy at higher revs; original-style exhaust tips mean the factory appearance is preserved. The most recent service was carried out by Mercedes-Benz at in March 2016. The car will come freshly serviced for the new keeper's peace of mind.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Filling the wheel arches are the original 15-inch Mercedes alloys, all in super condition with only very minor marking to a couple worthy of note. The wheels are shod in a recent set of Continental tyres with ample tread remaining. On test the brakes feel capable and strong, pulling the car up smoothly in a straight line.

HISTORY FILE
The Mercedes was first registered in August 1989. The supplying dealer, Maloney & Rhodes Ltd, sold it to the first keeper who owned the car for seven and a half years, up until 47k miles. It was then sold through Portfield Mercedes-Benz in Chichester to the second keeper, who pampered the car for the next 13 years.

No less than twenty-two stamps can be found in the original service booklet, with the last stamp from Mercedes-Benz Stratford at 114k miles in 2013. Further maintenance and service work was carried out in December 2014 and March 2016, with a £3k mechanical overhaul having also been undertaken at 4 Star in April 2014.

We are delighted to offer this magnificent example for sale once again, having sold it to both the current owner and the keeper before him. In the history file every MOT certificate has been kept since 1997, as well as many invoices for service work and replacement parts also dating back to 1997. The leather Mercedes document holder is still present with all the dealer-supplied owner's manuals and booklets. An original sales brochure is also included. The complete service history is detailed below:

21/ 08/ 89 at 1, 378 miles
16/ 05/ 90 at 7, 514 miles
27/ 01/ 92 at 20, 200 miles
27/ 07/ 92 at 22, 607 miles
13/ 07/ 93 at 26, 802 miles
18/ 02/ 94 at 31, 845 miles
28/ 07/ 94 at 35, 715 miles
17/ 05/ 95 at 40, 019 miles
09/ 01/ 96 at 43, 430 miles
07/ 02/ 97 at 47, 753 miles
18/ 08/ 97 at 52, 834 miles
16/ 02/ 98 at 58, 809 miles
21/ 07/ 98 at 65, 426 miles
26/ 02/ 99 at 71, 884 miles
19/ 01/ 00 at 75, 451 miles
09/ 04/ 01 at 81, 567 miles
19/ 06/ 02 at 87, 864 miles
07/ 11/ 03 at 93, 095 miles
18/ 09/ 10 at 99, 609 miles
16/ 06/ 11 at 103, 939 miles
29/ 06/ 12 at 111, 525 miles
11/ 06/ 13 at 114, 347 miles
11/ 12/ 14 at 119, 799 miles
16/ 03/ 16 at 132, 900 miles

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