Dropped In On The Folks At Affalterbach
08-18-2012, 08:12 AM
#1
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Florida-Germany-New York
Posts: 1,123
Likes: 0
Received 30 Likes
on
25 Posts
2004 E55,1969 300SEL6.3,2011 ML350 BlueTec Diesel,2005 ML400 CDI
Dropped In On The Folks At Affalterbach
So I was in Baden-Baden for a few days and I decided to drop in (unannounced) to Affalterbach. Absolutely great time. I was the only guest and received a personal tour. Took many photos, a few of which are posted here. I was requested not to publish or post several other photos of various areas and I will respect their request.
They looked over my E55 (The only one ever there from Florida) and checked out the redesigned features, some of which they had never seen. They spotted lightweight Evo brakes instantly. They got a real kick out of the photos of my W109.
In any event, if you should ever be in the neighborhood, well, don't miss it.
They looked over my E55 (The only one ever there from Florida) and checked out the redesigned features, some of which they had never seen. They spotted lightweight Evo brakes instantly. They got a real kick out of the photos of my W109.
In any event, if you should ever be in the neighborhood, well, don't miss it.
08-18-2012, 09:41 AM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 304
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
2007 E63 AMG, 1991 NSX, 2007 Corvette
Wow, that had to be exciting. The wife and I are planning a trip to the AMG factory next year and we want to try to tie it in with the German Grand Prix. I have heard that they give an awesome tour and it would be so exciting to be around people that are so involved with the brand.
Thanks for sharing the pics.
Thanks for sharing the pics.
08-18-2012, 01:19 PM
#7
MBWorld God!
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: 39.515509, -111.549668
Posts: 30,572
Received 3,353 Likes
on
2,807 Posts
2012 CLS63
nice!
Trending Topics
08-18-2012, 04:56 PM
#12
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Florida-Germany-New York
Posts: 1,123
Likes: 0
Received 30 Likes
on
25 Posts
2004 E55,1969 300SEL6.3,2011 ML350 BlueTec Diesel,2005 ML400 CDI
They flipped at my W109 "Bikini Plate" As my wife was born in Mainz, Germany, they really appreciated the CLK 63 plate
Last edited by AgSilver; 08-18-2012 at 05:08 PM.
08-18-2012, 05:02 PM
#13
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Florida-Germany-New York
Posts: 1,123
Likes: 0
Received 30 Likes
on
25 Posts
2004 E55,1969 300SEL6.3,2011 ML350 BlueTec Diesel,2005 ML400 CDI
http://www.ehow.com/how_4612958_ship-car-europe.html
08-18-2012, 06:15 PM
#16
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Florida-Germany-New York
Posts: 1,123
Likes: 0
Received 30 Likes
on
25 Posts
2004 E55,1969 300SEL6.3,2011 ML350 BlueTec Diesel,2005 ML400 CDI
What I was unaware of is that AMG will do just about any type of custom work you can imagine, but you had better have an unlimited supply of gelt. They were finishing a custom re-paint on a brand new C63. They had received the car from MB Stuttgart. It was then completely disassembled, sanded (not stripped) and resprayed. All at the Affalterbach facility. About 30,000 euros and six weeks to complete. Custom interiors like you have never seen. If they ain't got it, they'll just build it.
08-18-2012, 09:21 PM
#17
Super Moderator
What I was unaware of is that AMG will do just about any type of custom work you can imagine, but you had better have an unlimited supply of gelt. They were finishing a custom re-paint on a brand new C63. They had received the car from MB Stuttgart. It was then completely disassembled, sanded (not stripped) and resprayed. All at the Affalterbach facility. About 30,000 euros and six weeks to complete. Custom interiors like you have never seen. If they ain't got it, they'll just build it.
Someday I’ll again visit the fatherland and Affalterbach to pay homage at AMG’s HQ.
08-19-2012, 06:09 AM
#20
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Florida-Germany-New York
Posts: 1,123
Likes: 0
Received 30 Likes
on
25 Posts
2004 E55,1969 300SEL6.3,2011 ML350 BlueTec Diesel,2005 ML400 CDI
The Chrome DTM in the background is a stock C63 that they built to look like the racer, but it has the auto tranny, electric windows AND . . . it will NEVER be sold. Just a display car. I was afraid to ask what it would cost to have one modified, but AMG will do it. They did not drop any names, but I suspect the infamous Mr. Dotcom has one or two of their special creations.
