Original 300TE 6.0 AMG Hammer Wagon on Ebay
07-22-2008, 07:01 AM
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Original 300TE 6.0 AMG Hammer Wagon on Ebay
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07-22-2008, 04:03 PM
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Here's a Hammer for sale for nearly seven figures. Based on that $40K is a steal.
http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...?itemid=298949
http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...?itemid=298949
07-22-2008, 04:28 PM
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Here's a Hammer for sale for nearly seven figures. Based on that $40K is a steal.
http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...?itemid=298949
http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...?itemid=298949
People can ask anything they like, does not mean it is worth what they are asking. Now if it actually SELLS, then that determines the value.
07-22-2008, 05:10 PM
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1966 250SE Cab, 1985 500SE Euro, 1985 190e 2.3-16 AMG, 1986 300E LeMons Car
That other Hammer on ebay recently was bid up to $45,000, so I figure the wagon owners thought they could get the $49,000 for it. Problem is, that $45,000 Hammer was in better shape than that wagon with less done to it to make it presentable.
07-22-2008, 11:16 PM
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89 300TE, and 68 280sel
Hell, I could drop a v12 in my wagon for less than that. I love kombis, but that thing is not in that great of shape. 40,000 and I would still have to go out and buy headlight trim panels to delete the US wiper holes. 
07-23-2008, 01:31 PM
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I am suprised your car didn't get higher bids, I have seen bone stock 300ce's sell for more, which is crazy.
07-23-2008, 01:41 PM
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1966 250SE Cab, 1985 500SE Euro, 1985 190e 2.3-16 AMG, 1986 300E LeMons Car
Your right, I'd have accepted the $45k for that Hammer too. Then again, if I had a real V8 Hammer, I wouldn't sell it. It's simply too good to sell - kind of like my SL AMG - I just can't part with it - can't. Anyways, the Hammer would only go up in value. Especially in ten years when AMGs get "discovered" (or so my theory goes - time will tell).
I still have two offers outstanding on my w124 AMG - neither due to the auction, but from MB enthusiasts who know better not to buy on ebay. But mentally I still go back and forth on selling it. It's such a cool car and so much fun to drive. I still love those w124s after all these years.
I still have two offers outstanding on my w124 AMG - neither due to the auction, but from MB enthusiasts who know better not to buy on ebay. But mentally I still go back and forth on selling it. It's such a cool car and so much fun to drive. I still love those w124s after all these years.
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07-24-2008, 12:18 PM
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Your right, I'd have accepted the $45k for that Hammer too. Then again, if I had a real V8 Hammer, I wouldn't sell it. It's simply too good to sell - kind of like my SL AMG - I just can't part with it - can't. Anyways, the Hammer would only go up in value. Especially in ten years when AMGs get "discovered" (or so my theory goes - time will tell).
I still have two offers outstanding on my w124 AMG - neither due to the auction, but from MB enthusiasts who know better not to buy on ebay. But mentally I still go back and forth on selling it. It's such a cool car and so much fun to drive. I still love those w124s after all these years.
I still have two offers outstanding on my w124 AMG - neither due to the auction, but from MB enthusiasts who know better not to buy on ebay. But mentally I still go back and forth on selling it. It's such a cool car and so much fun to drive. I still love those w124s after all these years.
Two owner, 14K original miles, perfect..asking $27K..
07-24-2008, 10:24 PM
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
Presently owned by a retired gentleman for about twenty years....
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1966 250SE Cab, 1985 500SE Euro, 1985 190e 2.3-16 AMG, 1986 300E LeMons Car
His ad "1985 MERCEDES BENZ 500SL , AMG, pristine star, Rare, car is as new, only 14,740 original certified miles, complete documentation, stored, 1st place Pgh Vintage Car Show, $65,000 invested, AMG performance and ground effects, convertible, hard top included, never tampered with, $27,000 obo
I've seen that red SL for sale for about eight months. I never talked to the guy, so I have no idea how real it is or what he has for documentation. My impression has always been he had the work done himself, but the only reason I say that is because he wrote "$65,000 invested" which to me means he's put that money into the car, which would imply he built it. It is an automatic, rather than the 5-speed - a small downer.
If it's documented, then it's worth buying, but I'd still haggle; he's been trying to sell it forever. What kind of docs does he have?
I've seen that red SL for sale for about eight months. I never talked to the guy, so I have no idea how real it is or what he has for documentation. My impression has always been he had the work done himself, but the only reason I say that is because he wrote "$65,000 invested" which to me means he's put that money into the car, which would imply he built it. It is an automatic, rather than the 5-speed - a small downer.
If it's documented, then it's worth buying, but I'd still haggle; he's been trying to sell it forever. What kind of docs does he have?
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
His ad "1985 MERCEDES BENZ 500SL , AMG, pristine star, Rare, car is as new, only 14,740 original certified miles, complete documentation, stored, 1st place Pgh Vintage Car Show, $65,000 invested, AMG performance and ground effects, convertible, hard top included, never tampered with, $27,000 obo
I've seen that red SL for sale for about eight months. I never talked to the guy, so I have no idea how real it is or what he has for documentation. My impression has always been he had the work done himself, but the only reason I say that is because he wrote "$65,000 invested" which to me means he's put that money into the car, which would imply he built it. It is an automatic, rather than the 5-speed - a small downer.
If it's documented, then it's worth buying, but I'd still haggle; he's been trying to sell it forever. What kind of docs does he have?
I've seen that red SL for sale for about eight months. I never talked to the guy, so I have no idea how real it is or what he has for documentation. My impression has always been he had the work done himself, but the only reason I say that is because he wrote "$65,000 invested" which to me means he's put that money into the car, which would imply he built it. It is an automatic, rather than the 5-speed - a small downer.
If it's documented, then it's worth buying, but I'd still haggle; he's been trying to sell it forever. What kind of docs does he have?
It is an automatic.
Car is in Pittsburgh, but the owner has a vacation home on the Maryland shore close to where I reside.
We spoke for over an hour about the car and he forwarded via email full documentation and additional pix.
He's not that motivated to sell, but because he is retired and the car isn't driven much except for shows and club events, he would prefer the cash.
The $65K invested is what the original owner put into the AMG mods.
European 500SL, AMG mods done in Germany after delivery to a German MB dealer.
Doubtful you could even find the AMG wheels that are on the car...detailed down to a red stripe around the rim.
I ran it buy everyone I know including a few who were at AMG in Chicago and they confirmed it's provenance.
I'm considering it, but I just picked up a one owner, 44K miles 1994 E320 Cab from a retired woman in Florida...
My problem is with five Mercs, I'm running out of room unless I buy a second home which I am also considering...
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It is a nice car, but the wheels aren't special. Pentas can be had brand new NOS for $2000. It's a nice car, and I'd rather have that SL than a w124 Cab (and I do!), but the SL AMG should never go down in value. My only fear about buying a car like that is that it just might be so nice and in such perfect condition that you never want to drive it for fear of screwing it up.
