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Is this a real AMG 126?

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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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Is this a real AMG 126?
Hi all,

Bought what I think is a AMG 126 but might as well be a AMG kitted regular 126. I haven't taken delivery of the car yet but these are the auction photos.

https://picasaweb.google.com/1120489...eat=directlink
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No way to tell from the photos. You'd look for badges, stickers, paperwork, invoices, etc to see if AMG built it or not.

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No way to tell from the photos. You'd look for badges, stickers, paperwork, invoices, etc to see if AMG built it or not.

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Thanks for your response.

I'll check all this once I get the car. If not I guess I'll part it up...
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So i finally took delivery of my car I bought in Florida. The car has a lot of rust on the chassi. Engine and transmission works fine.

The car came with user manuals and papers certifying the AMG parts.

I uploaded more picture of the manuals and the car.

I would appreciate any comments regarding the car.

https://picasaweb.google.com/1120489...eat=directlink
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Those AMG papers are probably worth as much as the car!

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Those AMG papers are probably worth as much as the car!

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Yes probably. Do you think the car is worth saving or should it just be for parts?
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Rust is very difficult to deal with and expensive to repair. Plus the engine bay is so rusted I am not sure it can ever be brought back.

I would probably part it if you got it for a good price.

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Rust is very difficult to deal with and expensive to repair. Plus the engine bay is so rusted I am not sure it can ever be brought back.

I would probably part it if you got it for a good price.

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Yes that's probably the best way to go. I'll decide once I get my estimate from my body shop.

Thanks for your response.
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