Photo: Kyle Eagleton
Back in the flashy 1980s, in 1982 to be more exact, Mercedes-Benz was launching what was probably its least sumptuous model at the time, while also finally taking a stand against the highly successful BMW 3-Series.
Known in Mercedes-Benz nomenclature as the 190, while in the fans' eyes as the original “Baby Benz”, the W201 is now considered the grandfather of the current C-Class line of models.
The model was massively over-engineered for its time, sporting an innovative rear multi-link suspension that its Bavarian rival manufacturer didn't even have on its higher-end models at the time.
Although it was rather successful in Europe, US sales wasn't as great, but in recent years it has transformed into somewhat of a cult Mercedes-Benz in certain car loving circles, especially people that are obsessed with lowered older cars.
Our subject is an Euro-spec looking 190 E Sportline from the US, sporting a couple of 2.3-16 design touches and an awesome set of Borbet wheels. Although it's not an 2.5-16v Evolution II – our favorite 190 – the model is still looking pretty hot.
The model was massively over-engineered for its time, sporting an innovative rear multi-link suspension that its Bavarian rival manufacturer didn't even have on its higher-end models at the time.
Although it was rather successful in Europe, US sales wasn't as great, but in recent years it has transformed into somewhat of a cult Mercedes-Benz in certain car loving circles, especially people that are obsessed with lowered older cars.
Our subject is an Euro-spec looking 190 E Sportline from the US, sporting a couple of 2.3-16 design touches and an awesome set of Borbet wheels. Although it's not an 2.5-16v Evolution II – our favorite 190 – the model is still looking pretty hot.
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