190E W201 Concours Restoration

This account belongs to Jacob, a Mercedes-Benz technician based in Queensland, Australia, who maintains two classic Mercedes vehicles. The primary subject of his own restoration work is a W201 190E, which he has brought to a high standard of presentation over a sustained period of careful work.

Preparation efforts documented across multiple posts include a full exterior polish with badge, handle, and mirror removal, repainting of faded trim pieces such as door handles, washer jets, and taillight surrounds, and addressing mechanical items including rear-end servicing. New bumper strips were fitted ahead of the 2026 MBCQ Concours.

At the MBCQ Concours 2026, held at Norths Rugby Club in Brisbane, the 190E was entered in the Display section and was awarded Best Sedan, competing against a field composed largely of sedans. The result was noted as a significant recognition given the quality of other entries present on the day.

A second car, a W124 300TE wagon, also appears prominently in this account and earned its own award at the same event, but the 190E represents the more extensively documented personal restoration project across the posts reviewed.