1990 Mercedes Benz 190E Evolution 2 selling for $700,000

[mark0006]

Amazing car but what is up with the price?



From the article:
990 Mercedes Benz 190E Evolution 2 - #146 of 500. Never originally available in the USA, this is precisely the first time that this rare automobile is being offered for sale completely legal for ownership and on-road use! This is an extremely rare opportunity to own one of the most iconic homologation specials ever produced by the masters at Mercedes Benz. A true thoroughbred, the 190E Evo 2 swept the 1992 German Touring Car Championship and was the epitome of engineering and speed at the time. It is widely considered the first Supercar to have been born a sedan! With Aerodynamics designed and tested by German Scientist and an Engine further tweaked by Cosworth, the Evo 2 was the culmination of Mercedes Benz expertise for the purpose of motorsports domination.

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[Steveml63]

Undoubtedly a nice car - but crazy price tag!

 

[WDB124066]

The more it goes for the better it is for the likes of us the owners of these cars - surely....

 

[Simon_M]

Hasn't Lagerlout just bought one of these?

 

[bob6600]

Is this something to do with the 25-year-old rule regarding importing cars into the US?

Finally these can be imported so they are trying it on as it is probably the only one available

 

[John Jones Jr]

Hasn't Lagerlout just bought one of these?

He has indeed. I can see him shipping his to the U.S. pronto if that one sells even for one third of the asking price.

 

[brucemillar]

Guys hold fire please. I am currently looking down the back of the sofa for some loose change ;^)

 

[Simon_M]

How big is your sofa?

 

[WDB124066]

To late Bruce, the Mrs and her tribe have already been there I suspect....