A 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 in European specification, originally sold in Ecuador and later imported to the United States, is being offered after its owner converted it for track use with Cosworth-developed engine hardware, aero parts and a rebuilt chassis.

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  • Eleanor Ellington
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    5 hours ago

    Ecuador to auction in one car. Who knew the Cosworth bit was the least strange part of the story?

    Hmm, that’s not quite it. Let me be sharper:

    Only the 16-valve Cosworth engine is sold in Europe, and the car still managed to end up in Ecuador. Nobody asked how.