Harrdware said:
A toss up between this series (mid-series W124, M103 engine) and a similar late W123, for the ultimate, rock solid, dead-reliable gas powered MB ever. And if it were the diesel version, would likely last until the Rapture. Or at least star in the next Mad Max movie.
Congratulations on a strong result, Blakley! Best wishes to the new owner. It's the real deal, and a sure fire collector car.
Wow! A practical classic! Love the plaid seats! Don't be deterred by the mileage. I had two W124 wagons and took them well over 200K miles in daily use. And mine were gasoline powered.
A beautiful, well-preserved example, in a rare color for 190s. Great to see the door cards are still relatively intact, and the webbing behind the front seat is tight. I would suggest, that having owned several W201 cars - as compared to W123s, one would find this a superior ride, thanks to the innovative multi-link rear suspension that was introduced with this model, which was so well-engineered, that versions of it survive to this day, in some M-B and Chrysler models. Although the rear seat area is a bit tighter on the "Baby Benz".
Such a well-preserved example! Even the non-unavailable C36 logo floor mats are in great shape! The climate must be mild where this one was kept. From the era of biodegradeable wiring (1993-1996 for most models). I imagine the wiring harness is likely original due to how well-preserved the car is, however, it will be a task for a future owner at some point.
So nice to see an example with no fade on the orange needles in the instrument panel! Nice to see the supple leather seats, not dried out like most are by this time. Great to see the original labels in the engine compartment as well. Hope the aftermarket wheel arch moldings can be removed without damaging the paint. Not sure if I have ever seen a green A124 Cabriolet with a light tan cloth top. Was the top replaced at some point? All the ones I've seen, including my own, have black tops.
A keeper! From the era when the model number, meant the real engine size. I would agree with MB Market that most of these (so few to begin with), were purchased with the intent to drive hard, even track it. It's not a cream puff SL. Plenty of those were bought new as part of multi-car owners who kept them parked at the garage at the beach house. Not so with these early AMGs. Watching this one closely.
Looks great! Ahh, Ahhlmadine Red - a rare color on A124s. Almost matches the Virginia Tech maroon! Actually, this is a non-ASR option car. There is no button on the dash, nor is there the little screen on the odometer which would indicate such. It's a needless complication anyway, which won't be missed on this type of car, unless one decides to drive in bad weather, which is doubtful for an A124 Cabriolet these days. Yes, it does look well-cared for. Kudos to the seller for doing the right things with this car. One note: MB factory didn't offer chromed rims in 1995. Perhaps the selling dealer or original owner added them. Best wishes for a great result!
Sweet car. I've had several W201s, including a 2.6 like this one. With the torque of the 2.6, coupled with the 5 speed, this car is more than comparable to the Cosworth 2.3/16s of the mid 1980s. The 190's have a great suspension for touring - the first version of a line of five-link rear suspensions that M-B perfected in this era. If this one has been well-maintained, the higher mileage shouldn't be an obstacle - many more miles are ahead, surely. The LE's were interesting cars, with some unique packaging reserved just for them. Check out the rear headrests - the faux carbon fibre trim - the red striping on the Recaros- the badge delete on the trunk. The 5 speed conversion only makes this LE even more fun.
Rust-free. That's a huge selling feature on W210s, as we now know, from how well the body holds up over time.
German musclecar, this
These are faster than the famous W124 E500's, plus - no auto leveling rear suspension to deal with, and one more gear in the transmission.
Everytime someone bids, it extends the time
The MB Classic Center says the two trunk badges ("C43" & "AMG") are still available.
Join the fun folks! I already have a couple of C43s, or I'd be bidding on this nice driver! The C43 is a classic muscle car, German style - big engine in small car - and is very stealthy in appearance, but has plenty of go power for road trips! The powertrain on these is quite reliable. Even then, AMG was hand-assembling their engines, they just didn't start with the signature plates until later years. Some attention might be needed at some point on the transmission shift conductor plate. Otherwise, one can expect many miles of dependable service from a W202 C43 series car, with proper maintenance.
Great to see a C43 come up. The first official AMG-Mercedes V8! The only AMG model available for sale in the USA in 1998! One of perhaps 550 sold that year - how many are left? They're so hard to find nowadays, especially a nice one, in a less common color. We'll be watching the outcome of this one closely!
The consummate "S" class Mercedes - W126. And such a pristine example. In such a cool color. Would love to add this one to my stable! A sure fire modern classic.
So rare a model, even when new. AMG choices in the USA in 1999 were the C43 AMG, and ... this car, the first year AMG E Class offered under the corporate umbrella. And to see one in such great condition is outstanding. Doing well now - and yet sure to continue in appreciation in the years to come.
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1989 Mercedes-Benz 300E
Harrdware said:
A toss up between this series (mid-series W124, M103 engine) and a similar late W123, for the ultimate, rock solid, dead-reliable gas powered MB ever. And if it were the diesel version, would likely last until the Rapture. Or at least star in the next Mad Max movie.RENNtech Supercharged 2002 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG w/23k Miles
Harrdware said:
Congratulations on a strong result, Blakley! Best wishes to the new owner. It's the real deal, and a sure fire collector car.1995 Mercedes-Benz E250D Wagon w/5-Speed Manual Transmission
Harrdware said:
Wow! A practical classic! Love the plaid seats! Don't be deterred by the mileage. I had two W124 wagons and took them well over 200K miles in daily use. And mine were gasoline powered.1986 Mercedes-Benz 190D 5-Speed Manual
Harrdware said:
A beautiful, well-preserved example, in a rare color for 190s. Great to see the door cards are still relatively intact, and the webbing behind the front seat is tight. I would suggest, that having owned several W201 cars - as compared to W123s, one would find this a superior ride, thanks to the innovative multi-link rear suspension that was introduced with this model, which was so well-engineered, that versions of it survive to this day, in some M-B and Chrysler models. Although the rear seat area is a bit tighter on the "Baby Benz".1995 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG
Harrdware said:
Such a well-preserved example! Even the non-unavailable C36 logo floor mats are in great shape! The climate must be mild where this one was kept. From the era of biodegradeable wiring (1993-1996 for most models). I imagine the wiring harness is likely original due to how well-preserved the car is, however, it will be a task for a future owner at some point.29k-Mile 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet
Harrdware said:
So nice to see an example with no fade on the orange needles in the instrument panel! Nice to see the supple leather seats, not dried out like most are by this time. Great to see the original labels in the engine compartment as well. Hope the aftermarket wheel arch moldings can be removed without damaging the paint. Not sure if I have ever seen a green A124 Cabriolet with a light tan cloth top. Was the top replaced at some point? All the ones I've seen, including my own, have black tops.NO RESERVE: 20k-Mile 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
Harrdware said:
A keeper! From the era when the model number, meant the real engine size. I would agree with MB Market that most of these (so few to begin with), were purchased with the intent to drive hard, even track it. It's not a cream puff SL. Plenty of those were bought new as part of multi-car owners who kept them parked at the garage at the beach house. Not so with these early AMGs. Watching this one closely.1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet
Harrdware said:
Looks great! Ahh, Ahhlmadine Red - a rare color on A124s. Almost matches the Virginia Tech maroon! Actually, this is a non-ASR option car. There is no button on the dash, nor is there the little screen on the odometer which would indicate such. It's a needless complication anyway, which won't be missed on this type of car, unless one decides to drive in bad weather, which is doubtful for an A124 Cabriolet these days. Yes, it does look well-cared for. Kudos to the seller for doing the right things with this car. One note: MB factory didn't offer chromed rims in 1995. Perhaps the selling dealer or original owner added them. Best wishes for a great result!1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6L Sportline Limited Edition
Harrdware said:
Sweet car. I've had several W201s, including a 2.6 like this one. With the torque of the 2.6, coupled with the 5 speed, this car is more than comparable to the Cosworth 2.3/16s of the mid 1980s. The 190's have a great suspension for touring - the first version of a line of five-link rear suspensions that M-B perfected in this era. If this one has been well-maintained, the higher mileage shouldn't be an obstacle - many more miles are ahead, surely. The LE's were interesting cars, with some unique packaging reserved just for them. Check out the rear headrests - the faux carbon fibre trim - the red striping on the Recaros- the badge delete on the trunk. The 5 speed conversion only makes this LE even more fun.2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
Harrdware said:
Rust-free. That's a huge selling feature on W210s, as we now know, from how well the body holds up over time.1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
Harrdware said:
German musclecar, this1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
Harrdware said:
These are faster than the famous W124 E500's, plus - no auto leveling rear suspension to deal with, and one more gear in the transmission.1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
Harrdware said:
Everytime someone bids, it extends the time1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
Harrdware said:
The MB Classic Center says the two trunk badges ("C43" & "AMG") are still available.1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
Harrdware said:
Join the fun folks! I already have a couple of C43s, or I'd be bidding on this nice driver! The C43 is a classic muscle car, German style - big engine in small car - and is very stealthy in appearance, but has plenty of go power for road trips! The powertrain on these is quite reliable. Even then, AMG was hand-assembling their engines, they just didn't start with the signature plates until later years. Some attention might be needed at some point on the transmission shift conductor plate. Otherwise, one can expect many miles of dependable service from a W202 C43 series car, with proper maintenance.1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG
Harrdware said:
Great to see a C43 come up. The first official AMG-Mercedes V8! The only AMG model available for sale in the USA in 1998! One of perhaps 550 sold that year - how many are left? They're so hard to find nowadays, especially a nice one, in a less common color. We'll be watching the outcome of this one closely!19k-Mile 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
Harrdware said:
The consummate "S" class Mercedes - W126. And such a pristine example. In such a cool color. Would love to add this one to my stable! A sure fire modern classic.No Reserve: 1999 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG w/8,300 miles
Harrdware said:
So rare a model, even when new. AMG choices in the USA in 1999 were the C43 AMG, and ... this car, the first year AMG E Class offered under the corporate umbrella. And to see one in such great condition is outstanding. Doing well now - and yet sure to continue in appreciation in the years to come.