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1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E (grey, classic)

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Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 190E
Year: 1988
Decade: 1980s
Colour: Grey
Types: Classic

This catalogue entry records a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E in grey from the 1980s.

The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E in grey is filed under Classic, within the 1980s picture cars.

1980s on screen

An eighties registration shown in close view deserves a specific reference, rather than a plate selected only because it seems broadly older than today. A supermarket or shopping-street scene needs attention to the signs behind the car, since modern lettering can stand out even when the vehicle choice is appropriate. A quiet suburban road can support a personal exchange beside a car, with the wider neighbourhood supplying the period context instead of a conspicuous arrival.

Possible roles in a production

A classic used in a commercial can be discussed through the visual references for the shoot, without assigning it unsupported history or screen credits. A present-day photoshoot can treat an older car as a contrast to the location, with the intended tone described through references rather than broad nostalgia. Period background work benefits from a mixture of ages, with the featured classic considered alongside the cars that appear farther down the street.

About this listing

This listing is a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E in grey, filed under Classic. The Mercedes-Benz 190Es selection contains 4 entries. 1988 and 1991 mark the ends of this model's listed year range. Elsewhere in the model selection, the recorded colours include white, burgundy and blue and gold. Two other ways into the catalogue are the 379 cars from the 1980s collection and the 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles selection.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E in grey for filming?

Send your filming dates, location and intended action for the Mercedes-Benz 190E; we check availability before sending options, so this listing is not a confirmed booking.

Is the photo of this exact car?

Do not take the image as a photograph of the Mercedes-Benz 190E being offered for your dates; we confirm that car's identity and colour with the options.

What if this Mercedes-Benz 190E isn't available?

There are 4 Mercedes-Benz 190Es listed, while 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles and 379 cars from the 1980s give you other searches to try for the same scene.

Can it be driven on camera?

The owner needs to agree to the intended driving shot for the Mercedes-Benz 190E, with insurance checked and the driver and transport arrangements confirmed against your brief.

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