If you could buy any Mercedes you want...
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If you could buy any Mercedes you want...
In my occassional boring day, I sometimes think about pointless "what if" questions. Today, this is my question:
If you had the ability to acquire any Mercedes Benz model (old or new), what would you get?
I guess the answer could range from your current model, all the way to the just introduced SLS AMG GT3, or classics like the old 1950's Gullwing or a 1980's 560 SEC.
And don't be shy to post some pics if you have any.
If you had the ability to acquire any Mercedes Benz model (old or new), what would you get?
I guess the answer could range from your current model, all the way to the just introduced SLS AMG GT3, or classics like the old 1950's Gullwing or a 1980's 560 SEC.
And don't be shy to post some pics if you have any.
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The very special one-off orange E 63 done by the AMG Performance Studio. I've been in love with it since the day I saw it.
http://www.autoguide.com/gallery/gal...e63_1.jpg.html -In case you've never seen it.
http://www.autoguide.com/gallery/gal...e63_1.jpg.html -In case you've never seen it.
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I'd go for the 300SLR with that CLK GTR posted above coming in at a close 2nd. However, when I found the picture to share I was shocked that I couldn't identify what car was behind it...what is that thing, a Sirling Moss?!?! In 3rd place is the 1992 500E that just showed up on EBay with 500 original miles!!!!! Ugh, I really want that too! I hope to have all of them at some point .
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Well, I have 2 answers.
The first is the SL65 AMG Black Series. I think this car looks absolutely fantastic in ANY situation. It has that ability to look absolutely aggressive and elegant at the same time. It looks good stationary or cruising down a bouelvard.......it looks good roaring down a back road or on a track. Sure, it's dynamic prowess is behind the class leaders in its price range and it has the old 5 speed AMG transmission, but I'm sure I will absolutely enjoy the car at the track and it will more than hold its own on a typical lapping day. Oh, and did I mention the 6.0L Bi-Turbo V12?
![](https://img831.imageshack.us/img831/365/mercedesbenzsl65amgblac.jpg)
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The other car I would love to have is a 190E 2.5-16 Evolution or Evolution II. I loved the "baby benz" of the 1980's in my youth, and the 2.5-16 Evolution models were the performance pinnacle of that car. Race tuned suspension with self leveling suspension in the rear, unique Getrag 5 speed manual transmission with the "dog-leg" pattern, standard LSD, etc, etc. The Evo II was the ultimate expression for these race inspired cars, but some may find the body-work to be a bit too "extreme".
The 190E 2.5-16 Evolution:
![](https://img835.imageshack.us/img835/7814/mercedesbenz190e2516evo.jpg)
The 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II:
The first is the SL65 AMG Black Series. I think this car looks absolutely fantastic in ANY situation. It has that ability to look absolutely aggressive and elegant at the same time. It looks good stationary or cruising down a bouelvard.......it looks good roaring down a back road or on a track. Sure, it's dynamic prowess is behind the class leaders in its price range and it has the old 5 speed AMG transmission, but I'm sure I will absolutely enjoy the car at the track and it will more than hold its own on a typical lapping day. Oh, and did I mention the 6.0L Bi-Turbo V12?
![](https://img831.imageshack.us/img831/365/mercedesbenzsl65amgblac.jpg)
![](https://img251.imageshack.us/img251/365/mercedesbenzsl65amgblac.jpg)
![](https://img829.imageshack.us/img829/365/mercedesbenzsl65amgblac.jpg)
The other car I would love to have is a 190E 2.5-16 Evolution or Evolution II. I loved the "baby benz" of the 1980's in my youth, and the 2.5-16 Evolution models were the performance pinnacle of that car. Race tuned suspension with self leveling suspension in the rear, unique Getrag 5 speed manual transmission with the "dog-leg" pattern, standard LSD, etc, etc. The Evo II was the ultimate expression for these race inspired cars, but some may find the body-work to be a bit too "extreme".
The 190E 2.5-16 Evolution:
![](https://img835.imageshack.us/img835/7814/mercedesbenz190e2516evo.jpg)
The 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II:
![](https://img594.imageshack.us/img594/6225/evoii1.jpg)
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The orange E63 looks great! For me it would be a CLK Black we just got one in at our dealer and holy **** does it look and sound amazing !! I would settle for a c63 or whatever replaces it in my future though
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You know, I forgot about the CLK DTM AMG cabrio......probably the most "practical" of all of AMG's high end performance machines.....perfect for top down enjoyment on a nice day, can carry my wife AND my 2 kids, and can rip it up at the track.......AWESOME.
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so it has to be a 100% mercedes car? i can't choose the pagani zonda or a maybach s62? lol well if it has to be mercedes, it would have to be the 1929 ssk. the thing is valued at 7mil now.
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That post-war W196 SLR in ScottW911’s signature would do quite nicely.
A '39 W154 Grand Prix machine with its 3-liter supercharged V12 is also in my dream collection.
Imagine manhandling either around Nürburgring in anger during their heyday.
![](http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb196/splintersAMG/Mercedes-Benz-W154-6.jpg)
photo credit John Godfrey
http://www.sportscardigest.com/merce...w-car-profile/
CLK-DTMs at a recent Dana Point Concours d'Elegance..
A '39 W154 Grand Prix machine with its 3-liter supercharged V12 is also in my dream collection.
Imagine manhandling either around Nürburgring in anger during their heyday.
![](http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb196/splintersAMG/Mercedes-Benz-W154-6.jpg)
photo credit John Godfrey
http://www.sportscardigest.com/merce...w-car-profile/
CLK-DTMs at a recent Dana Point Concours d'Elegance..
![](http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb196/splintersAMG/CLKDTMsDanaPointConcours.jpg)
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I did buy what I wanted. There might be cars that cost more, but this is what I wanted. When I got it 3 months ago it only had 1400 miles on it.
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