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1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 E first bought by Ayrton Senna set for auction at £220k-£250k

A 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16, bought new by three-time Formula 1 champion Ayrton Senna, is set to be sold at auction by RM Sotheby's for an estimated £220,000-£250,000.

Inspired by his victory in the 1984 Race of Champions at the famous Nürburgring, the Brazilian driver set his sights on the 190 E after racing in a race-modified version of the car in the same Smoke Silver Metallic paint scheme.

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