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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 10:26 AM
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AMG Orphans Club International
Do you have a factory AMG, but no engine builder's plaque? If so, you're invited to become a member of the AMG Orphans Club International. Please contact me for your member number.

Qualifying cars include:
Any vehicle (including pre-merger) that was an AMG factory car, but had no engine builder's signature plate.
All pre-merger AMGs
W202 C36, C43, C55
W210 E50, E60, E55 (I think there may have been a 6.2L special here and there as well)
W201 3.2
W124 E60, W124 3.4, 3.6
W208 CLK55 (coupes and cabs)
W163 ML55
W463 G55 (early, normally aspirated)
W220 S55 (to '02), S63 ('01)
W215 CL55 (to '02)
Early R170 SLK32s without the sig. plate
Early W203 C32s without the sig. plate
R129 SL55, SL60, SL70, SL73
CLK GTR
There may have even been an A-class AMG w/o the sig. plate


There is NO COST to join this virtual group. This enthusiasts group is not officially endorsed, supported or sponsored by Mercedes-AMG or any other commercial entity. There are NO DUES, just enjoyment, camaraderie, enthusiasm, and entertainment. Join us!


Current List of Members: - as of 09/17/2011
Chappy - #1 (W208 CLK55)
RBYCC - #2 (W202 C43)
mbenzman #3 (W208 CLK55, W163 ML55)
DRBC43AMG #4 (W202 C43)
rsr911 #5 (W208 CLK55)
sprins # 6 (W202 C43)
503C43 ////AMG # 7 (W202 C43)
Saaboteur # 8 (W202 C43)
austinholloman # 9 (W202 C43)
m a x i m u s # 10 (W202 C43)
siideways # 11 (W202 C36)
Johnpidge # 12 (W208 CLK55)
Coupecrazy # 13 (W208 CLK55)
ob1kenobi # 14 (W210 E55)
JamE55 # 15 (W210 E55)
desired speeds #16 (W210 E55)
Fabio D # 17 (W210 E55)
tsquare # 18 (W210 E55)
nd4spd13 # 19 (W202 C36)
ECTurboGSX # 20 (W202 C43)
bryant9850 # 21 (W208 CLK55)
HighEndOne # 22 (W208 CLK55)
zal #23 (W208 CLK55)
Jasssc # 24 (W202 C36)
da_guitarist # 25 (W208 CLK55)
slowsky # 26 (W208 CLK55)
tasho3 # 27 (W202 C43)
SleepersRock # 28 (W210 E55)
thebenzbar # 29 (W210 E55)
cherokee94nz # 30 (W202 C36)
johnhef # 31 (W202 C36)
fintail # 32 (W210 E55)
mdncn2762 # 33 (W203 C32)
ctrider # 34 (W208 CLK55)
BENZOBAD # 35 (W208 CLK55)
320 dreamer # 36 (R170 SLK32)
DV'sAMG # 37 (W208 CLK55)
cindyclk # 38 (W208 CLK55)
KL2DC # 39 (W210 E55)
OzC36 # 40 (W202 C36)
F14Tomcat # 41 (W202 C36)
rondocap # 42 (W220 S55)
C43AMG #43 (W202 C43)
PeterLopez # 44 (W202 C43)
Rue-Sant Angel6 # 45 (W208 CLK55)
400HP55 # 46 (W208 CLK55)
Ivannesukh # 47 (W202 C43)
jayrasheed # 48 (W202 C36)
unlukky # 49 (W208 CLK55)
Darin M. # 50 (W208 CLK55)
ScottW911 # 51 (W203 C32)
Chlippo # 52 (W124 300E 3.4)
patsynko # 53 (W202 C43 T-model)
bruno.pinho # 54 (W203 C32 T-model)
DeBramal # 55 (W208 CLK55)
Pnsji # 56 (W208 CLK55)
lsboogy # 57 (W208 CLK55)
evilsaint # 58 (W203 C32)
bebopdontstop # 59 (W208 CLK55)
Riot Nrrrd # 60 (W208 CLK55)
WaveyKat # 61 (R170 SLK32)
gt4awd # 62 (W203 C32)
impballr # 63 (W210 E55)
eddies55 # 64 (W220 S55)
bigdawg4789 # 65 (W220 S55)
CLK55_NYC # 66 (W208 CLK55)
Mein AMG # 67 (W202 C36)
Pebblestump # 68 (W208 CLK55)
4dr.no # 69 (W208 CLK55)
CLK55AMGW208 # 70 (W208 CLK55)
svhamelly # 71 (W210 E55)
spoonified # 72 (W116 450SEL 6.9)
mcanix # 73 (W203 C32)
xxGenericSNxx # 74 (W208 CLK55)
xmatty89 # 75 (W208 CLK55)
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Originally Posted by Chappy
Do you have a factory AMG, but no engine builder's plaque? If so, you're invited to become a member of the AMG Orphans Club International. Please contact me for your member number.

Chappy - #1 (W208 CLK55)
RBYCC - #2 (W202 C43)
mbenzman #3 (W208 CLK55, W163 ML55)
Count me in also for my C43
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 10:33 AM
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I'm in!!!!
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Does my w202 C43 station apply?
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Old Nov 29, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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Does my w202 C43 station apply?
Of course....no engine signature badge on it. You're in!!
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Finally! A club that accepts me just for my shortcomings

Perhaps I also should apply for the kombi club.


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Finally! A club that accepts me just for my shortcomings

Perhaps I also should apply for the kombi club.
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Sign me up as I too am missing the plaque, does anyone have an explanation as to why we don't have one?
They probably came up with that 'one man one engine' PR bla bla after 2003. Since the. All cars seem to have one...
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Actually, my 2003 NA G55 would also apply? I thought there was a plaque there... Will check tomorrow!
Interesting...perhaps it has an engine cover similar to the later W209 CLK55 or R171 SLK55??

Let us know!
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For a '55' swap, I'd like to find an engine with a plaque on it...
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I am in!
Which AMG do you have? It's not in your profile.
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W210 E50, E60, E55 (I think there may have been a 6.2L special here and there as well)
E36s too?

(never seen one, only read about them!)
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(never seen one, only read about them!)
Of course!
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