One to Buy: spectacular 1991 Mercedes-Benz W124 CE AMG 3.4
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In addition to the outrageous V8-powered Hammer, AMG also offered a slightly toned down version of the timeless Mercedes-Benz W124 E-class using the company’s renowned straight six.
At its heart was an enlarged version of the legendary M104 engine taken out from 3 to 3.4-litres. Also equipped with hotter camshafts and an uprated crankshaft, the trick AMG motor pumped out 270bhp compared to 217bhp in standard tune.
Also included as part of the package was AMG’s iconic W124 body kit which comprised custom front and bumper assemblies, deep side skirts and a rear spoiler, This was of course fully colour coded (along with the grille. To cover the bigger split rim OZ Racing alloys, all four fenders were subtly flared. Inside, customers got special AMG instrumentation, an AMG steering wheel and an AMG gear knob.
Set to go under the hammer at RM Sotheby’s Shift Online: Europe and Middle East sale taking place between April 23rd and 28th is one of these rarely seen cars: chassis ‘597308’
Currently domiciled in Dubai, this 1991 example was converted when new by AMG Japan following delivery in September 1991. Configured in Blue-Black Metallic with Black upholstery, chassis ‘597308’ was further optioned with Recaro’s wickedly expensive Classic electric seats while factory-fitted upgrades included air-conditioning, cruise control and an electric sunroof.
Now showing a little under 154,000km, this stunning piece of 20th century super tuner art is being offered complete with its original book pack.
