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Old 01-03-2004, 06:10 PM
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What does AMG stand for?

From what I understand it's two German last names and a geographic locality...anyone know the story/specifics?
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Re: What does AMG stand for?

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From what I understand it's two German last names and a geographic locality...anyone know the story/specifics?
A for Hans Werner Aufrecht
M for Erhard Melcher
G for Grossapach (original location of AMG)
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Re: Re: What does AMG stand for?

Originally posted by Dave OH
A for Hans Werner Aufrecht
M for Erhard Melcher
G for Grossapach (original location of AMG)
Actually, these very same guys took a hot rod version of an old 450SEL to Spain (cool mountain twisties and desert plains on the drive from Germany) and in Barcelona the first person to walk up to the car said, Amigos....Macho Grande!

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