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Originally posted by Chriss
I am ready to accept proof of my undoubted fallability but as yet I have not had anyone try convincingly. I have even tried to explain where I think there is a confusing of source material as in the case of the AMG 'Hammer' but I do not see any acceptance in a foreign opinion.
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Glad I stumbled upon this post.
I quickly dug through my own archives to find a fine British publication "Fast Lane" courtesy of Reed Business Publishing Ltd., August 1989 edition, cover price 1 pound 80. Cover story "World's Fastest Saloons," cover photo of one lovely black W124 coupe AMG Hammer and an Alpina B12.
Article on page 50 is titled "Civil War" and I quote:
"When five LITRES of Alpina BMW takes on six litres of AMG "Hammer" Mercedes, the result is bound to be exciting. Lance Redhead investigates the ultimate super saloons, and finds a svelte executive jet in conflict with a full-blooded fighter"
(guess which the fighter would be)
I will quote from within the article:
"AMG's most potent Mercedes is a hot-rod called "The Hammer."
It's based on the mid-range 124 saloon, coupe or even the estate, but with the original four or six cylinder engine exchanged for a thumpingquad-cam V8. There's a choice of 5.0, 5.6 or 6.0 litre versions to suit your own particular fancy, all coupled with a modified S-Class transmission."
I'd be happy to try and scan it next week or to copy and fax to another technically astute poster (Dean?)