Looking to buy this 1991 300CE AMG
06-19-2003, 02:13 AM
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Looking to buy this 1991 300CE AMG
Suppose to be only 25 made in the world-true?
Here is the ad:
"This a rare chance to secure yourself one of the very rare examples of the AMG version of Mercedes-Benz's classic 300CE coupe. This example is number 11 of a reported 25 made. These coupes were only made in LHD format. We have had the chassis number confirmed by AMG that it is the real thing.
These highly modified versions of the 300CE were made well before AMG was brought out by Mercedes-Benz but still reflect the same high level of excellence that has been achieved with the current AMG products that you can now purchase from a Benz dealer.
The engine is a specially modified version of the M104 6 cylinder 24 valve engine. Amongst the modifications, it has been bored to 3.4lts and has custom camshafts and pistons. The engine produces 200kw of power at 6500prm.
Interior has all the normal comforts you would expect from Mercedes-Benz. Electric windows, Sunroof, Climate control, Drivers air bag, etc. Trim is dark grey cloth, with Zebrano timber trim and black carpet. All in perfect condition. "
Less than 50,000 KILOMETERS!
Asking around $ 18K
Sounds like a collector's item.
Is it worth it?
Here is the ad:
"This a rare chance to secure yourself one of the very rare examples of the AMG version of Mercedes-Benz's classic 300CE coupe. This example is number 11 of a reported 25 made. These coupes were only made in LHD format. We have had the chassis number confirmed by AMG that it is the real thing.
These highly modified versions of the 300CE were made well before AMG was brought out by Mercedes-Benz but still reflect the same high level of excellence that has been achieved with the current AMG products that you can now purchase from a Benz dealer.
The engine is a specially modified version of the M104 6 cylinder 24 valve engine. Amongst the modifications, it has been bored to 3.4lts and has custom camshafts and pistons. The engine produces 200kw of power at 6500prm.
Interior has all the normal comforts you would expect from Mercedes-Benz. Electric windows, Sunroof, Climate control, Drivers air bag, etc. Trim is dark grey cloth, with Zebrano timber trim and black carpet. All in perfect condition. "
Less than 50,000 KILOMETERS!
Asking around $ 18K
Sounds like a collector's item.
Is it worth it?
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06-19-2003, 01:06 PM
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Wow. Yep thats rare
What a car!! . Manual gearbox too. It'll shift alright.
Hows the service history? This is vital.
Check for oil leaks as a head job is common and I suspect the gaskets are different for the 3.4 litre.
The only other thing I noticed is that the fans are different to the standard 24V 3litre and the horns have been moved.
I tried posting a picture of the standard engine (from mine) but this site doesn't allow the image size.
Follow this link for the standard set up
Good luck and if the paperwork checks out buy it. It won;t depreciate much more for a long time.
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Hows the service history? This is vital.
Check for oil leaks as a head job is common and I suspect the gaskets are different for the 3.4 litre.
The only other thing I noticed is that the fans are different to the standard 24V 3litre and the horns have been moved.
I tried posting a picture of the standard engine (from mine) but this site doesn't allow the image size.
Follow this link for the standard set up
Good luck and if the paperwork checks out buy it. It won;t depreciate much more for a long time.
Andy Bhttp://www.mbnz.org/gallery/pics/427...03125700PM.jpg
06-19-2003, 02:55 PM
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Is that car still for sale? I remember seeing that CE on the internet nearly two years ago.....same pix too....from Aussie, right?
If you are in the U.S., it may prove difficult to import.
Good luck.
Let us know how it turns out.
If you are in the U.S., it may prove difficult to import.
Good luck.
Let us know how it turns out.
06-19-2003, 03:31 PM
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Seats
Hang on. I looked closer. Are those seats cloth?
If they are, why? AMG seats are leather arn;t they? and they are more shapped I'm sure. Have the seats been changed?
Andy
If they are, why? AMG seats are leather arn;t they? and they are more shapped I'm sure. Have the seats been changed?
Andy
06-19-2003, 06:04 PM
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Just another thought
Probably nothing but Australia drives on the same side as we do in the UK (on the left, opposite side to you). As such Aussie cars have the steering on the same side as us (the right).
Now some cars (such as the 500E) were never sold with right hand steering as it was too hard to convert. So the E500's we got in the UK were left hand drive (and therefore expensive to insure).
However, the AMG 340 is not one of them. It was sold here in right hand drive as the engine is the same externally as the 3 litre 24 valve.
So it would have been available in Australia also as a right hand drive.
Question is, why is there a left hand drive car in Australia. Where did it come from before? and how did it pass Australian import laws? Greg from Aus will probably know more on this subject but its all a bit odd.
Now some cars (such as the 500E) were never sold with right hand steering as it was too hard to convert. So the E500's we got in the UK were left hand drive (and therefore expensive to insure).
However, the AMG 340 is not one of them. It was sold here in right hand drive as the engine is the same externally as the 3 litre 24 valve.
So it would have been available in Australia also as a right hand drive.
Question is, why is there a left hand drive car in Australia. Where did it come from before? and how did it pass Australian import laws? Greg from Aus will probably know more on this subject but its all a bit odd.
06-19-2003, 10:06 PM
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I have seen these pictures as well, but only a couple of months ago. I read something about it, that it was imported there by a German business man who originally bought it in Germany. It seems that if you are really interested in it try to get in contact with the person who is selling it. If everything seems alright on the phone take a trip to see it, you can get cheap plane tickets, and ship it. My friend is shipping his Boxter to Taiwan from San Francisco and it's around $1000.
06-20-2003, 05:55 PM
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That could explain a few things
It would explain the left hand drive for a start.
The Germans aren't so worried about leather either.
But how will it ppass your emissions tests state side?
Andy
The Germans aren't so worried about leather either.
But how will it ppass your emissions tests state side?
Andy
06-20-2003, 10:58 PM
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Update: The seller is gathering service records from Germany. It was owned by a German diplomat who was assigned there-had to have his Gov't issued car with him!
We'll see.
We'll see.
06-21-2003, 01:29 AM
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Originally posted by 03BABY!
Update: The seller is gathering service records from Germany. It was owned by a German diplomat who was assigned there-had to have his Gov't issued car with him!
We'll see.
Update: The seller is gathering service records from Germany. It was owned by a German diplomat who was assigned there-had to have his Gov't issued car with him!
We'll see.
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06-21-2003, 03:50 AM
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I was looking at the pics, specifically the close up of the wheels, and is it me, or is there no AMG logo on them? Seems kinda strange that an AMG factory car does not have authentic AMG rims. However, maybe they didnt stamp AMG on them or im just not seeing it in the pic......
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Yes, I do know of the car. In fact I saw it when it first came to Australia with its owner from Germany. It attended a couple of our club functions (including a concours) back around 1997 I think. I then lost track of it until it was purchased by its current owner (probably a few years back now). He is based in Canberra (about 3 hours drive from Sydney) where he operates his business primarily as an independant MB service and parts supplier (suggesting there should not be any concerns about its mechanical condition). He is also a long term (knowledgable) MB enthusiast and member of the MB Club of ACT.
Unfortunately, left-hand drive cars cannot be registered for use on Australian roads until they are 30 years old (I think) otherwise it would have been snapped up by now (I would even be interested!). As to its authenticity, I am not an expert on AMG vehicles so I cannot comment. More information is available on the owner's business website:
http://www.mbspares.com.au/
and more specifically about the car at:
http://www.mbspares.com.au/default.asp?d=216
and:
http://www.mbspares.com.au/default.asp?d=347&p=156
Apart from this, I don't know much more about it.
Unfortunately, left-hand drive cars cannot be registered for use on Australian roads until they are 30 years old (I think) otherwise it would have been snapped up by now (I would even be interested!). As to its authenticity, I am not an expert on AMG vehicles so I cannot comment. More information is available on the owner's business website:
http://www.mbspares.com.au/
and more specifically about the car at:
http://www.mbspares.com.au/default.asp?d=216
and:
http://www.mbspares.com.au/default.asp?d=347&p=156
Apart from this, I don't know much more about it.
06-24-2003, 08:06 AM
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Interesting connections!?!?! check out this page:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=30163
Same car in a different context?!?!?
If is was from Aussie it should be a RHD, right??
The fan assembly seems okay for the year '90 and '91. I have one (not AMG) it has the same assembly and has never been rebuilt or changed.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=30163
Same car in a different context?!?!?
If is was from Aussie it should be a RHD, right??
The fan assembly seems okay for the year '90 and '91. I have one (not AMG) it has the same assembly and has never been rebuilt or changed.
Originally posted by Chappy
Is that car still for sale? I remember seeing that CE on the internet nearly two years ago.....same pix too....from Aussie, right?
If you are in the U.S., it may prove difficult to import.
Good luck. Let us know how it turns out.
Is that car still for sale? I remember seeing that CE on the internet nearly two years ago.....same pix too....from Aussie, right?
If you are in the U.S., it may prove difficult to import.
Good luck.
Let us know how it turns out.
