1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5 'Evolution I' w/49K Original Miles

15 CommentsPosted as: ClearPOST COMMENT December 31st, 2023 at 10:50am ESTOmarM (0) 0Hi guys, has any1 ever seen an amg & cosworth 2.5 - 16 engine??? Thx and happy new yrs to allDecember 20th, 2023 at 1:09pm ESTBabyBenzFan (22) 0I'm not at all surprised this was an RNM. The high bid was well under the money for this particular example. An EVO I with just under 70,000 miles sold a few months ago on BAT for $160,000. The example in this auction with 49,000 is worth more than that $160,000. I wish @ClassicCarClub well. Maybe wait a few months and try the better known online auction site that starts with B where more MB enthusiasts with deep pockets seem to hang out. If the fine example in this auction was my car, I would keep it and never sell it. EVOs are rare to begin with but EVOs with such low mileages are even rarer. Just my humble 2 cents and as an owner of a far more common W201 8v that I love dearly.December 18th, 2023 at 5:40pm ESTClassicCarClub (1) Seller 0Swings weren't hard enough for a home run this time, but we'll be in touch @Bavariadrive to see if we can put something together.December 18th, 2023 at 4:40pm EST$138,000 bid placed by @BavariadriveDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:38pm EST$135,500 bid placed by @ARaffertyDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:37pm EST$135,000 bid placed by @BavariadriveDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:36pm EST$132,500 bid placed by @ARaffertyDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:36pm ESTDW168 (34) 0I anticipate a RNM coming up....December 18th, 2023 at 4:35pm EST$132,000 bid placed by @Lsii7December 18th, 2023 at 4:34pm EST$131,500 bid placed by @ARaffertyDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:33pm EST$131,000 bid placed by @Lsii7December 18th, 2023 at 4:32pm EST$130,500 bid placed by @ARaffertyDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:31pm EST$130,000 bid placed by @BavariadriveDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:30pm EST$129,000 bid placed by @ARaffertyDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:29pm EST$128,500 bid placed by @BavariadriveDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:29pm EST$127,500 bid placed by @ARaffertyDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:27pm EST$127,000 bid placed by @BavariadriveDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:26pm EST$125,000 bid placed by @CurbCutterDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:25pm EST$121,000 bid placed by @Lsii7December 18th, 2023 at 4:25pm EST$120,500 bid placed by @ARaffertyDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:25pm EST$120,000 bid placed by @Lsii7December 18th, 2023 at 4:24pm EST$117,500 bid placed by @BavariadriveDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:24pm EST$115,500 bid placed by @ARaffertyDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:24pm EST$115,000 bid placed by @CurbCutterDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:23pm EST$113,000 bid placed by @HoundstoothDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:22pm EST$112,500 bid placed by @ARaffertyDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:21pm EST$112,000 bid placed by @BavariadriveDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:20pm EST$110,500 bid placed by @ARaffertyDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:19pm EST$110,000 bid placed by @HoundstoothDecember 18th, 2023 at 4:06pm EST$108,000 bid placed by @ARaffertyDecember 18th, 2023 at 3:45pm ESTClassicCarClub (1) Seller 1We're in the home stretch here. From our tenure with the car, we can strongly say that if you're looking for an EVO, this is the one to have. While it has low miles, it was driven enough and recently enough to keep everything flowing and to sort all common issues. It is tight, smooth, running great and ready to be driven. Don't be shy and bid to win a rare piece of motorsport history.December 18th, 2023 at 12:04pm ESTBabyBenzFan (22) 1@MBFahrer, MB considers cars with under 60,000 miles to be a collectable example. I'm not aware that there's an EVO I in existence with mileage lower than the fine example in this auction. I will also note that I'm aware that an EVO I with just under 70,000 miles sold at auction earlier this year for $160,000. The bids for the car in this auction still have a ways to go imho to be able to take this outstanding example home.December 18th, 2023 at 11:38am ESTClassicCarClub (1) Seller 0Hey Everyone, Thank you for all of your comments & bids!! We really appreciate all of the positive feedback. If anyone has any last minute questions please let me know. December 18th, 2023 at 11:02am EST$106,000 bid placed by @HoundstoothDecember 17th, 2023 at 6:11pm EST$105,000 bid placed by @ARaffertyDecember 16th, 2023 at 5:26pm ESTMBFahrer (34) 049k miles is low? 4,900 would be low. This is just not high (100k+). Nice presentation though. December 16th, 2023 at 3:05pm EST$100,190 bid placed by @CurbCutterDecember 14th, 2023 at 9:30am EST$70,000 bid placed by @pmamgDecember 13th, 2023 at 7:57pm EST$65,000 bid placed by @AjerbajahMBDecember 11th, 2023 at 2:28pm EST$55,000 bid placed by @pmamgDecember 8th, 2023 at 6:34pm ESTBabyBenzFan (22) 2Well said @TBrad. It may take all of your home equity and more. I didn't know there was an EVO I still in existence with mileage this low. If I was lucky enough to own this magnificent example, I would never sell it. An EVO I in this condition with this kind of documentation is likely already unobtainable for 99% of buyers. @MercedesDad, I still love the EVO II for the bada$$/Germany's Superbrid that it is. I would be thrilled to own either variety. Alas, both are well out of my financial reality. My more mortal W201 8v and I have our popcorn popped and are ready to be entertained. This auction should set a record for the EVO I.December 8th, 2023 at 10:05am ESTMercedesDad (134) 2Virtually identical to my old car. 100% better and more reliable than the Evo 2. I will never forget her graceful dance as we chased more powerful V8s aroind Barbers Motorsports Park. https://youtu.be/QerHkzCYAaU?si=fA2QWRSrFln0Rk8d December 7th, 2023 at 5:21pm ESTTBrad (5) 2Excuse me while I go check how much equity I have in my home.December 7th, 2023 at 2:03pm ESTRhinosb (17) 2Beautiful example!December 7th, 2023 at 11:13am EST$50,000 bid placed by @CurbCutterDecember 6th, 2023 at 1:21pm ESTCurbCutter (5) 3@shervinator LOVE this clip 😎December 6th, 2023 at 1:08pm ESTshervinator (13) 3Required viewing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8edfo_8LdOUDecemb