Vehicle Description
Vehicle to be offered for Auction sale January 19th - 22nd 2017 at Russo and Steeles 17th Annual Scottsdale Arizona Auction at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Please contact us for more information.
This 1986 MERCEDES BENZ 190E 2.3L 16v CARLSSON EVO II is 1 of 100 built All others are in the hands of collectors in Europe. This is known to be the only one in the US. If you are a Mercedes collector this is your chance to own a car no one else has in the US. Today these cars are well sought after and appreciated from collectors around the world. Their value keeps increasing due to the rarity. Mercedes Benz has a long history in luxury and racing. In the mid 80s the German brand came up with the model 190E 2.3L 16 Valves and just few thousand were made worldwide. Much less were imported in the US back then. Between 1984-1988 the MERCEDES BENZ has built 19487 190E 2.3-16 / W201 worldwide.
It was a production made to compete within the German Grand Tourisme Grand Prix known as DTM. Along with Mercedes Benz other manufacture entered the race like BMW with the modified M3 FORD with the Sierra RS 500. When producing the 190E 2.3L 16 Valves Mercedes Benz launched the EVO II a rare breed for racing. Some builders in Europe took advantage of the name and the performances of the car and add their personal touch. One name in particular is CARLSSON. Others follow such as Ludwig Danielson. CARLSSON added a kit EVO II Rieger with huge rear wing front and rear bumper front skirt below the bumper rims disc brakes brake calipers mirrors custom steering wheel and more.
The motor is ALL original very low mileage and tuned for racing. Currently has 67682 Original Miles 108923 Kms It features a very rare Factory Mercedes Benz 2.3L 16 valves prepped motor. Original Carlsson alloy rims steering wheel and shift knob. Mercedes Benz Evo II front and rear brake calipers and brand new brake pads all around. New battery new engine oil as well as new oil in transmission and differential. New stainless muffler. The owner in Europe drove the car to some shows and was shown at Le Castellet and Nogaro Race Track both known within European and World Championship. The interior is 100 original no stains normal wear. Comes with the original books from factory along with every invoices and maintenance record since day one. Include with the car is the original tools and original spare tire.
