Childhood Dream

1990 190E 2.3 · Rotenburg (Wümme), Germany

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How I got it: Bought off of a friend of my father after always dreaming of getting a 190e it started as a mostly finished project of its owner that was sitting for multiple years, my father and I continue the project.

What has been done: Upgraded the engine from a 1.8L with 500k kilometres to a restored 2.3L. Changed the Transmission to a restored one. Fitted a new center console. Lowered to 2.3 Sportline specs. Completely overhauled the rear axle. Retrofitted the original radio with Bluetooth on the AM button.

Next on the list: Removal of any rust, complete the Sportline spec with Sportline interior and emblems, Polish it and get it back on the road again.

FILE / INTAKE.2026

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