klobbr

I can't verify this is true, but this is listed as a factory AMG kitted cabriolet in Canada. In the least it's a good photo gallery for reference. Looks hot in that dark grey color.

http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Mercedes...howcpo=ShowCPO

I like it.

Bob

DW124

Looks very nice but the kit and alloys are not factory

klobbr

Okay, I'll bite, why not?

DW124

For starters the alloys are staggered,124s never left factory like that
As for the kit it should have the chrome strips on the panels color coded

klobbr

Just a student, flame away if you will.

In my eyes I see the chrome strips on the cladding are indeed color coded. And, all apologies, where do you reference non staggered wheels for all factory 124s from?

Cheers,
Bob

DW124

Sorry Bob but it looks as it has chrome



It might just be me needing some sleep though 2am down here LOL

The car ^ has staggered alloys,7.5 front and 8.5 rear which was never an option on 124s

PS:No need to apologies

klobbr

Thank goodness, I appreciate your knowledge and this board a ton. Best, Bob

klobbr

And here's a treat...

http://amg-classics.de/

Best, Bob

klobbr

this too, cant help myself.

http://www.tremek.com/forum/car-pict...chool-amg.html

RBYCC

One give away on initial authenticity is the badging...

No pre-merger AMG was badged "///AMG"......pre-merger badge was only "AMG"....

klobbr

Nice catch. Thanks.

ZorroAMG

The E36 DID in fact exist in 1993 so the kit COULD be factory. Also, the E36 AMG body kit (2nd Gen) always had ///AMG, never "AMG".

Just sayin...

chlippo

Authentic or not...I have to admit this car looks awesome! I also do like the bmw we can sneak at the 4th picture

DW124

The badge is the coorect one for the car wrong side yes,but it is the correct one

DW124

As far as I`m aware the 93 cars fitted with AMG kit from new came with genI rear bumper.I always stand to be corrected but that`s my info

Also as my coment ^ is it just me that sees chrome in the claddings??

ZorroAMG

No chrome there.

DW124

Thanks for that,I was having second thoughts on it.So the kit would be factory then

RBYCC

Dash

I solely noted the difference between "pre merger" and North American 1994 and up cars...
They were no longer "bespoke"...

The "///AMG" builds unless they were the C36, E36, E60, etc....were rarely performance, more cosmetic kitted cars...

Ed A.

ZorroAMG

Ed is correct as per usual.

2PHAST

The new logo was in use starting in 1991. The old logo was phased out but existing stock of parts labeled with the old design were inter-mixed with the new design. (e.g. 1992 3.4l AMG had new style AMG exterior emblems but the airbox still carried the old AMG logo)

stormtigers

Now see what you gone and dun klobbr ?
You dun put a rooster in the hen house !!!!

Damn chickens won't lay eggs for weeks now goldarn it !

Diana425

Okay, I'll bite, why not?

RBYCC

Rik

Thanks !

Time line confirms that badge was changed with the signing of a contract of co-operation between Daimler Benz AG and AMG in 1990....which led to the joint development of the C36 introduced in 1993.

Most Merc dealers were now able to add the kits to new delivery vehicles whereas prior it was only done by one of the few global AMG franchises.

At this point, for the most part, the truely bespoke "ala-carte" AMG builds began to be a thing of the past !!!

Ed A.

joef

Gent's this is likely a JDM car. It has the side markers on the fenders, very low km's. The side skirts are replica - no cutouts for the jack, it has the big gps mount on the dash. And, it's in BC.
Nice car. Makes me want one again.