1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 w/56k Miles

24 CommentsPosted as: ClearPOST COMMENT June 16th, 2022 at 11:30am ESTBabyBenzFan (22) 0No offense @hobbsm3 but I'm not surprised your car didn't make reserve. You're going to need to detail the undercarriage and the engine bay, fix the inoperable rear window and repair the wheel curb rash in order to get the top $$$you're looking for. No doubt bidders were factoring these costs into their bids. Just my humble opinion.June 15th, 2022 at 6:00pm ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 0Thank you all for the bids and interest. We were getting close.June 15th, 2022 at 5:58pm ESTcdwatnsu (32) 1Wife put me in timeout on this one. Agree $11k is too low, but with premium almost $6 a gallon on the east coast…..June 15th, 2022 at 5:56pm EST$11,000 bid placed by @VRMzeroJune 15th, 2022 at 5:55pm EST$10,750 bid placed by @wellerMax78June 15th, 2022 at 5:54pm EST$10,500 bid placed by @VRMzeroJune 15th, 2022 at 5:52pm EST$10,250 bid placed by @wellerMax78June 15th, 2022 at 5:51pm EST$10,000 bid placed by @VRMzeroJune 15th, 2022 at 5:49pm EST$9,750 bid placed by @wellerMax78June 15th, 2022 at 5:44pm EST$9,500 bid placed by @VRMzeroJune 15th, 2022 at 5:43pm EST$9,250 bid placed by @wellerMax78June 15th, 2022 at 5:42pm EST$9,000 bid placed by @5horizonsrrJune 15th, 2022 at 5:25pm EST$8,750 bid placed by @wellerMax78June 14th, 2022 at 10:33pm ESTthembmarket (691) 0Additional photos have been added to the galleryJune 14th, 2022 at 12:46pm ESTBabyBenzFan (22) 0@hobbsm3, I certainly understand the work constraints. We'll see what happens. Best of luck to you.June 14th, 2022 at 10:57am ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 0@BabyBenzFan and @cdwatnsu - I truly appreciate your comments. These are just so hard to come by in this shape. Always better off getting one of the best you can find as you will always end up spending more restoring one. I wish I had the time to fully detail it, but was on call for work last weekend and could quite sneak on the time to fully detail the engine. But as you can see, the engine bay is very tidy as is the undercarriage. Thanks @elspasoben!June 13th, 2022 at 11:05pm ESTelpasoben (3) 0The brother of a downstairs neighbor in the 80s had a W126 coupe in this color (or maybe even a bit lighter, if they had lighter shades) - I’ve never seen a more stunning shade of teal on car. Of course, the W126 is a stunning vehicle, as well. This car looks fantastic! I just wish I was ready to bid, because this car is just what I need!June 13th, 2022 at 8:54pm ESTcdwatnsu (32) 0@mad_max99 I second what @BabyBenzFan said. I’ve only owned a 2.6, 1989, and a few 3.0 and 3.2 300 E and E 320. Unfortunately, we both didn’t win that auction last week on BaT, so the addiction to classic M-B lives on!June 13th, 2022 at 1:18pm ESTBabyBenzFan (22) 0@mad_max99, as I noted in a previous post in this thread, there are not many W201s left with this low mileage with the paint and interior in such top condition. I did previously suggest to the seller to have the undercarriage and engine bay detailed to the level of the paint and interior in order to achieve a top $$$ price for this particular W201. I feel that small investment would've raised the value of this W201 by much more than what the additional detailing would've cost but It doesn't look like that additional detailing will be happening in time for this particular auction so it will be interesting to see how that effects the final auction price. I do continue to wish the seller, GLWTA.June 13th, 2022 at 10:50am ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 1Thanks for the bid @Wraith! @mad_max99 - activity is generally stronger on the last day and final hours.June 13th, 2022 at 10:15am EST$8,500 bid placed by @WraithJune 13th, 2022 at 8:50am ESTmad_max99 (0) 0It sure is slow in here compared to the other site. @cdwatnsu, @BabyBenzFan can you share your expert opinion on this example? June 12th, 2022 at 2:09pm ESTJfp1234 (1) 0@hobbsm3 You’re welcome. Yes, the wagon was wonderful. June 12th, 2022 at 1:43pm ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 1@Jfp1234 - thanks for the info. Sounds like a sweet s124 you hadJune 12th, 2022 at 11:00am ESTJfp1234 (1) 1Lovely! The lower, darker teal, color is Lago Blue if my memory serves me. I had this combination on my S124.June 10th, 2022 at 9:47am ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 3Good Friday morning. Just wanted to add that I tried out the cruise control this morning and it works great!June 9th, 2022 at 8:40pm ESTthembmarket (691) 0Additional photos of the exterior have been added to the gallery. June 7th, 2022 at 1:21pm ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 2@kj20 - Thank you! Yes, the sunroof works.June 7th, 2022 at 12:15pm ESTkj20 (1) 1Hi, great car. Very interested. No mention of sunroof condition? If so my apologies. June 6th, 2022 at 12:02pm ESTBabyBenzFan (22) 0@hobbsm3, I would suggest getting that additional detailing and updated pictures sooner rather than later because bidders are deciding right now if they want to bid on your car. Now is the time for your car to make its best first impression. BTW, I've seen other W201s in your color combination. It's not a common one but there are some out there.June 5th, 2022 at 4:58pm ESThobbsm3 (71) Seller 2@BabyBenzFan - thanks for the kind words. Yes, I will try to get it better detailed this week and update pics. Sounds like you have quite a gem too! As far as color, I have not seen another Beryll 190e. An acquaintance has a Beryll 560 SEL and that’s the only other one I have seen. The next owner will have a true rare Bruno Sacco gem! And thanks for the lead off bid @mad_max99!June 5th, 2022 at 1:46pm ESTBabyBenzFan (22) 2@hobbsm3, I wish you GLWTA. W201s with this low mileage, in this condition, in a rare color combination are unicorns for sure. I also own a 1991 W201-2.3 in another rare color combination, midnight blue/palomino with lower miles than yours that I've owned since it was brand new that I love dearly and can't imagine ever parting with. Needless to say, I'll be watching your auction with great interest. While I think you have a terrific example, add