06-02-2010, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnM.
The Russian VIN decoder is not extremely useful when trying to figure out if its a real AMG. Keep in mind that at this time, AMG was an outside tuning company not owned by Mercedes. So the cars were sent from the Benz factory over to AMG for modification. The AMG modifications were not in any way tied to the Mercedes VIN.
That "Hybrid" SEC is just another butchered backyard mechanic job. Someone took the engine from a late 560SEC and put in in a 500SEC. Nothing else on that car is AMG. The only motor option offered on the 500SEC AMG was the 6.0L "Hammer", and of course the stock 5.0L. There may have been a 5.6L, but I don't think those were common. The 560SEC AMG had two different tuned 5.6L options as well as the 6L.
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Thanks JohnM  How do you explain this though......from seller
It has AMG tailshaft, wheels, exhaust, door trim "leopard on merc symbol" with Hybrid logo and on top of that we have had it to a merc mechanic (Mr Benz) and they have confirmed the "hybrid" we have is an AMG.. The person we bought it off, bought it off his boss which had imported it as an AMG merc. It is set up to go fast and handle well, it kicks back easily at 180 and will keep pulling (not that we advise you do that...) If you hold foot flat top gear isnt reached until 200 (but as I put in advert, rear suspension does need redoing). As soon as you start it you will understand, the note is unlike any standard merc around. Husband has had a stroke which is why we are selling it... Cheers
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