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[...] Originally Posted by Dr. Show-Me Paul you wrote: "The current S Class began in 1971 with the 380SE, a new engine design, packaging, and new interiors were designed. The chassis was race proven and the steering given attention for balance and alignment" Please indicate what racing MB did with its 1971 and earlier S-Class precedent? The S Class was built on the W126 platform. In fact in 1971 AMG had Mercedes Benz first win. See link attached: http://www.eoecho.com/allthingsmerce…mercedes-benz/ [...]

By: ashley

ashley — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:59:17 +0000

Im a young girl……..who has a slk 32 amg….I remember working with a guy who had the same car and when i told him non-chalantly that I had the same car he looked at me in disbelief and asked “are you sure its an AMG?” I said…”oh yea”….I think i bought that car used off the lot faster than a pair of shoes……..Looks brand new, never in salt, or winter–stored the entire time……..you wouldnt know the difference expect the body styles are different….It goes so fast, i love that feeling……I just blew out two tires…..they replaced them with two new Michelin tires, as the other ones were discontinued….Cant say that Im a big fan of them..but then again, I also need to replace the other two tires as well

Love that car…..although right now Im struggling to pay for that and my C300…….but….Im not giving it up…….I will work extra hard……..

By: Roger Reid

Roger Reid — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 13:37:52 +0000

Do you have any information on the 1989 AMG DOHC/6.0?

By: saj

saj — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 09:10:13 +0000

hi,is there a dtm kit for my e55 amg, i would love to have one on, and where to find one and the cost… thank you

By: mark

mark — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 01:03:33 +0000

I own a 96 sl600 amg and was wondering where to find parts

By: Richard Lum

Richard Lum — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 06:18:29 +0000

What information is there about 1988 560sec Stage 2 AMG? There’s one for sale in my area and was curious about the techical specs of the vehicle over the stock version. I would appreciate help in this regard

By: steve

steve — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 03:04:52 +0000

I own a 2002 slk 32amg, with 24000 miles, great car stays in garage until spring, never seen snow or road salt. Will keep this car. Lots of power and style.

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:19:43 +0000

Willard,

That’s going to be challenging info to gather. I haven’t found much documentation for the late 1970′s or early 1980′s.

Demand was strong for AMGs in the late 70′s and the company moved from Burgstall to Affalterbach in 1978. Given they were in a new location there might be info available. I’ll ask around and let you know if I find anything but don’t hold your breath on this one.

By: willard tredway

willard tredway — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:44:22 +0000

I recently purchased a 1981 500 SLC (homologation model for MBenz’s qualification for the Euro rally series). The car was delivered in Hamburg and eventully made its way through at least 3 previous owners to me in Houston, Texas. The car has AMG ground effects panels and a complete “white-out” paint job of exceptional quality.

I am trying to research the history on the car and would like to know if there is a website for AMG that might have information on their work on european cars during the early-mid 1980′s. I know that their ground effects panels and air dams were widely available as after market add-ons but, on the off chance they did this work in their shop, it would certainly enhance the provenance of the car.

I’ve run the traps at the 107026 group with no luck.

I would appreciate any help, comments, etc.

Thank you,
Willard Tredway
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Willard Tredway
1981 500 SLC
1989 560 SL
1991 560 SEC
1994 E500

By: Romy

Romy — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 03:15:24 +0000

I just recently Bought a 2002 E55 AMG Designo Silver, 550 E55′s were shipped to US that year. Hell of a car(0-60 in 4.99), , After owning a 94′ E320, there is no going back to quality sadly, but im especially no going back to a non-AMG model. My Suggestion is a E500 94-95 if you dare find one.

By: Steven McVay

Steven McVay — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:32:45 +0000

Thanks for the Information. I will join. Yes, I own a 2002 SLK32 AMG Designo Silver Edition (30K Miles) with every option known to man. My error in in response before, I meant to say that it still performs as well as the new SLK55. I have owned many US Muscle carsw in my 54 years which included a Big Block 65 Corvette (396 CI), bought a new 1970 Mustang Boss 302, just sold a 1966 Corvette with the L79 Option (327CI/350HP) and have just recently (one year ago) sold my 2002 Mustang SVT Cobra. Many more classic muscle cars to mention, but the SLK32 AMG is by far the fastest most luxury filled car I have ever owned and it handles like it is one rails. The only problems I have found (not with the car) is finding Designo Interior parts (OEM floor mats, etc). If you know of anyone out there (websites) that offer Designo or AMG OEM stuff for the SLK32, please let me know. Thanks and happy motoring.

Steve

By: Greg

Greg — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:51:19 +0000

Steve,
2007 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Mercedes-Benz SLK. It was introduced to the US market on September 7, 1997 as a 1998 model and was available in Europe during 1997.

An article outlining the history and chronology of feature changes for the Mercedes-Benz SLK was recently published in a friend’s newsletter. We are in the process of republishing the info here on this blog.

You can subscriber to the blog and automatically get the info when it is published; it’s free and your privacy is protected by our delivery service. See the subscription box, top right.