motorderby bid $32,500
motorderby said:
Anthracite pre-merger AMG's are beautiful, such an amazing/unique color. I remember when this car was for sale ages ago, it couldn't have ended up in better hands for the last 15 years than the current owners. Goodluck with the sale, sad to see it go but so excited to see your WB come together!
@TheMBManiacLater euro logs differed between gen1 and gen2 engines. The back half of the manifolds were a little larger to accomodate a larger downpipe diameter. With that being said, these heads will accept both early and later log manifolds, AMG m117, and MB tri-y's.
The blended ducktail is a nice Westmont touch, glws
I'm amazed by how much pano tops go for considering that the cars themselves struggle to break $10k.
@AmgkrisI think the silver/polished wheels are refreshing. White centers are a little too 80's for me, especially since the grill is white as well. I think black centers could look good.
Midnight Blue over blue interior is one of my favorite combinations – beautiful car, glws!
@T8KCtrue but its ready for more with the 722.6 :) The only instance I've heard of AMG swapping to euro bumpers was for the US-spec WB. This is a pretty unique build, glws!
I too remember when this was for sale in NZ years ago. I think what makes this example special are some of the details that it has maintained all of these years; the illusive 5.4 badge, modified dual snorkel, the painted outside edge of the wheels, slightly-aged center caps, and the amazing color-matching Italvolanti wheel. As much as I like period Recaro's I think the stock seats are refreshing. @48hp and @AMG5pt4, its nice to have a surviving example to reference :)
I've always preferred gen1 WB's over later examples. They are simpler, focused on performance over luxury + you can't beat WB Pentas :). I don't remember the last time a gen1 was sold at auction. GLWS, beautiful example.
@PhilippTtuvYes, I just installed one on a '92 8v.
These are really hard to come by stateside, especially complete – GLWS!
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1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL 5.4 AMG
motorderby said:
Anthracite pre-merger AMG's are beautiful, such an amazing/unique color. I remember when this car was for sale ages ago, it couldn't have ended up in better hands for the last 15 years than the current owners. Goodluck with the sale, sad to see it go but so excited to see your WB come together!AMG M117 Cylinder Heads, AMG 50.1 Cams, & Solid Lifters
motorderby said:
@TheMBManiacLater euro logs differed between gen1 and gen2 engines. The back half of the manifolds were a little larger to accomodate a larger downpipe diameter. With that being said, these heads will accept both early and later log manifolds, AMG m117, and MB tri-y's.1990 Mercedes-Benz 300CE AMG
motorderby said:
The blended ducktail is a nice Westmont touch, glws1990-2002 Mercedes-Benz Glass Panoramic Hardtop for R129 SL
motorderby said:
I'm amazed by how much pano tops go for considering that the cars themselves struggle to break $10k.1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC
motorderby said:
@AmgkrisI think the silver/polished wheels are refreshing. White centers are a little too 80's for me, especially since the grill is white as well. I think black centers could look good.17k-Mile 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL Carat Duchatelet (Clarity)
motorderby said:
Midnight Blue over blue interior is one of my favorite combinations – beautiful car, glws!1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL AMG w/43k Miles
motorderby said:
@T8KCtrue but its ready for more with the 722.6 :) The only instance I've heard of AMG swapping to euro bumpers was for the US-spec WB. This is a pretty unique build, glws!1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 5.4 AMG Widebody
motorderby said:
I too remember when this was for sale in NZ years ago. I think what makes this example special are some of the details that it has maintained all of these years; the illusive 5.4 badge, modified dual snorkel, the painted outside edge of the wheels, slightly-aged center caps, and the amazing color-matching Italvolanti wheel. As much as I like period Recaro's I think the stock seats are refreshing. @48hp and @AMG5pt4, its nice to have a surviving example to reference :)1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 5.4 AMG Widebody
motorderby said:
I've always preferred gen1 WB's over later examples. They are simpler, focused on performance over luxury + you can't beat WB Pentas :). I don't remember the last time a gen1 was sold at auction. GLWS, beautiful example.W201 Mercedes-Benz 190E Cosworth 2.3-16 Complete Body Kit
motorderby said:
@PhilippTtuvYes, I just installed one on a '92 8v.W201 Mercedes-Benz 190E Cosworth 2.3-16 Complete Body Kit
motorderby said:
These are really hard to come by stateside, especially complete – GLWS!