This 1982 Mercedes-Benz 280TE AMG is a European market car that was originally sold in Cologne, Germany and is now reading 175k kilometers (109k miles). Finished in Silver Blue Metallic (930) over Blue Velour (932), power is provided by an AMG-tuned gasoline powered 2.8-liter DOHC inline-six gasoline engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. This S123 underwent modifications at AMG Germany per the request of the original owner and received a power increase to 210 horsepower, AMG body kit with the Version 3 AMG front bumper that’s integrated into widebody fenders, AMG Penta wheels, AMG suspension, and an AMG steering wheel. Equipment includes central locking, factory roof rails, adjustable headlights, ABS, a glass tinted moonroof, climate control, and headlight wipers. The service booklet is thorough and stamped with Mercedes-Benz services dating back to July of 1981. The AMG conversion COA is included in the gallery authenticating this S123. This 280TE AMG wagon is now offered for sale by the selling dealer Aalen, Germany with the manufacturer’s literature, service invoices, magazines with M110 W123 AMG articles, two keys, first aid kit, and the AMG certificate of authentication for the conversion.
The exterior is finished in Silver Blue Metallic (930) and features European spec bumpers and headlights. The usual chrome brightwork has been painted black as part of the AMG treatment and includes both bumper and beltline trim, along with roof rails, wiper arms, window bezels, door handles, grill, and mirror caps. This was a period correct modification done by the Affalterbach based outfit. Exterior features include headlight washers, a glass sunroof, heat-insulating glass, and a heated rear window. Original glass is present throughout the entire car. An optioned AMG body kit gives the car a brutish look including a hatch spoiler, rear bumper apron, rocker panel covers, and the very rare AMG front Version 3 bumper, which was built into one piece, integrating the bumper into the widebody front fenders. The front bumper is one piece with no brightwork with headlight sprayer nozzles combined. Photos of the original AMG stampings on the bodykit are provided in the gallery.
The factory Bundt wheels are replaced by rare 16” AMG Penta wheels with Silver Blue Metallic body-match painted spokes with a polished lip which wear 225/60 Sawa Rapidex R2 tires on all four corners. Brake rotors show in great condition along with the like new ATE brake calipers at the front. A new tie-rod assembly, center drag link, steering stabilizer, ball joints, idler arm bushings, and exhaust system are seen in the gallery. The car is also fitted with AMG suspension including both springs and shocks.
The interior is upholstered in Blue Velour (932) with Zebrano wood trim accenting the dashboard and a matching blue dash. Interior amenities include central locking, a lockable glove compartment, a Becker Europa Kurier Cassette headunit, 60/40 split-folding rear seats for through-loading, glass sunroof, and front power windows. A full-size spare is located in the cargo compartment with the factory cover. The original first aid kit and jack are also present. The blue carpeting shows no UV damage or discoloration. A fire extinguisher is mounted below the front driver seat and a cassette magazine is situated under the velour arm rest. A rare glass sunroof was also fitted.
The optioned four-spoke AMG Atiwe KBA steering wheel fronts VDO instrumentation including a 220-km/h speedometer, an analog clock, and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The six-digit odometer reads 175,103 kilometers (~109k miles).
This S123 is powered by an AMG-tuned 2.8-liter DOHC inline-six rated at 210 horsepower and 182 lb-ft of torque. Horsepower is up by +25 and torque sees a +7 ft/lb increase as well. All of the AMG work is done in the head of the car which focuses on horsepower over torque. AMG ups the compression ratio from 8.7:1 to 9:1 by removing head material and areas around the valve openings are milled out in a conical shape. AMG then reshapes the camshafts to make them sharper and pairs that with polished intake and exhaust valves with rounded, reduced seat width and lightened polished rocker arms reducing overall friction with more aerodynamic, drag resistant internal surfaces. Hans Auftrecht and his 15 man team believed the stock M110 had little pulling power in the low RPMs, so the new cam profiles and tuning also gave the car more low end punch along with a lot of top end. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission. The seller has included underbody photos that are viewable in the photo gallery. The car comes with a fully stamped Mercedes-Benz service booklet along with supporting records. An oil service was performed prior to the auction.
This S123 AMG comes with manufacturer’s literature, service invoices, magazines with M110 W123 AMG articles, two keys, original first aid kit, and the AMG certificate of authenticity for the conversion. The selling dealer is located out of Aalen, Germany and can assist with worldwide shipping.
The seller has iincluded the following videos.
Other than the 500TE, this is probably the coolest S123 we’ve ever laid eyes on. Well, let’s correct that, actually. This might actually be the coolest S123 we’ve ever seen. First of all, let’s chat about engine work: instead of just brutishly stuffing a bigger powerplant in the front end, Hans Auftrecht surgically went into the head of the M110 (one of our favorite engines) and breathed a bit of motorsports tuning into it forging a 210 horsepower, cammy weapon that added a ton of top end along with some low end punch. A DOHC inline-six that revs to 6,500 RPM with punchier compression is a riot. This makes us want to book a plane ticket to the Fatherland just to rip it on the Autobahn. Second, we need to talk about the front end. The Version 3 AMG bumper is a sight to behold. It’s one of those few times where the longer you stare at the pictures, the more your jaw drops. The 500TE just has a standard front end. Everyone reading this, please go look at the pictures again. It’s one piece and it’s integrated into widebody fenders! That must've cost a fortune to do in the early ‘80s. The blue velour interior is perfect and actually makes the cabin quieter than a MB-Tex or leather trimmed variant. The meaty Pentas are always the right choice for these cars and it has been well maintained its whole life. This car is a masterpiece and is going to astronomically rise in value as all the more well known pre-merger AMGs drag this one’s value up on merit. This is the hipster S123 AMG and we’re here for it.
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27 Comments
Congrats on winning a extraordinary car Enjoy
@DrAMG can you pls hit me up at my username on gmail. Would love to talk more.
Congrats to both parties, this is a really unique and clean S123 AMG. I’ve seen pictures of this car years ago, but no where to the details as what’s seen in this listing. Happy to hear this one may end up in the US. That would be the 4th AMG wagon I know of that’s in the US. A very exclusive club when it comes to this model.
I would have brought it back to California
Congratulations, Was not sure if i could keep up. I stayed down. LoL . I wished it was me, but hey .....
WOW! Congrats. What a car.
Congrats to the winner! Loved getting a chance
Well done...virtually no comps, so set your own one.
@sirmathrocks came in with the KO! Congrats on an incredible car!
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where is the knock out punch bid?
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Someone bring this thing to the USA! SoCal to be precise. GOOD LUCK! No more funds for me on this one.
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Hello I did not know that AMG installed a flip up glass roof.
When folded, they catch on pins exposed when the seat base is tilted forward.
@germanjunk what were the latching receivers used for on these?
This particular car never had second row headrests. Seven passenger types did. Sirmathrocks might be looking at latching recievers on top of the seat backs?
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@sirmathrocks of course no problem, we will them in very good condition.
@Mercedesml is it possible to procure the headrests from some where? I would imagine they were used on a lot of cars back in the day?
@DollarDave the front hood was painted again ant the trunk. In the gallery you can see pictures with paint values of the whole car. Everything on the car is fully working. The three headrests from the back are unfortunately not there anymore. Thank you
@sirmathrocks Hi, im sorry for the late response. Everything on the car is fully working, every switch and every function. The car is in a very good shape. The driving video is added. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you
Is this a silent auction? Is seller going to respond to anything?
Hi a few questions on this awesome wagon. Has the car had any paint or body work done (since AMG)? Is there anything that does not function properly? Are the 3 headrests for the back seats still with the car? Thank you!
A video has been added to the listing.
Hello…does every switch and feature work on this car? Anything that does not work? Is the AC cold? Can we see a driving video?
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This~! is amazing and surly will bring some $$ Beautiful!
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Mind blowing!
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So, the front fenders and the front bumper are molded together. Thinking out loud - this must have been done after the front fenders were bolted to the front cowl. In the horrible case of a front end accident requiring the replacement of a fender, this would be a real challenge to the paint and body shop! Very cool pre-merger AMG. I am sure this is exceptionally rare and unique.
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Wow, this is about as pre-merger as you get for sale typically! And a wagon! Fantastic collector AMG for sale here. Hope it goes for a good price for whoever has kept it so nice.