Hello All,

As some of you know, I have been thinking about selling my AMG Hammer for a while now, not due to financial reasons or anything, just different priorities in my life over the past couple years and most recently, married in October '10, but that's not to say that I don't like cars anymore.

Last November (2009), I sold my 500E to a board member, but as you know with my posts my attention to detail is very high, and I hope that you enjoyed reading the posts. With the Hammer, I have kept pretty low on the radar as it is an extremely rare car, only 1 in 13 cars ever produced by AMG worldwide. That is not to say that there are not other "Hammers" out there that have been converted by enthusiasts and speed-shops. My Hammer in particular has appeared in dozens of car enthusiast magazines originating from Germany, UK, USA, and other countries. This particular car was built by AMG in Germany. The car's VIN starts WDB124020 - the 020 signifies that it started life a 200 (not even a 200E) from 12/85, then proceeded through AMG's modifications to bring it to a 185 mph+ super sedan in less than a year. After being written about in Germany, it was brought to the USA by AMG of North America and it appeared in many magazines such as Car and Driver and Road and Track just to name a few. The car came to my family in Spring of 2002, and as you know I like to focus on engine, drive train, suspension and brakes
first =). I have a stack of records about 3" thick of just things that I have done. The list of repairs/refreshed items goes on and on, but Ill try to write that up.

I am asking $45,000.00 USD. I am not looking for lowball offers or dreamers, and I would prefer selling the car within the US, but I am willing to work with very motivated international buyers that can coordinate shipping. I am wearing my flame suit, so if you want to flame me go ahead, but just know, I have the Hammer. ;-) The 500E offers a very refined torque curve, but the hammer is very violent and untamed and it is very fun to drive and always will put a smile on your face. If interested, Please email me at my screen name here @ gmail dot com Id prefer that over PMs. The car is currently located in Arizona.

I'm working on a powerpoint with a full write up, but I need to scale it down, it's at 20 MB. Attached are a few pictures.
Current Configuration:
Stainless steel AMG underbody (reduces coefficient of drag) with AMG black underbody coating, with AMG body kit (front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper, and trunk spoiler).
400E 4- pot front brakes, 500E rear brakes (upgraded large dust shields to accomadate any of the w124 vented brakes)
300E limo front sway bar, 500E rear sway bar, with stiffer bushings
AMG modified rear subframe to handle S-Class w126 differential, with additional structure built by me. Installed 2.82:1, LSD dif, Torsen-Locking differntial not available.
AMG lowering springs (white)
235/45/17 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires, on recently refurbished period correct AMG wheels (without slashes), and full size spare
AMG illuminated door sills
RECARO AMG racing seats
AMG steering wheel (non airbag)
300E Bosch OE euro headlights with vacuum adjust
etc...

I of course kept all the parts removed.

Below are the Factory AMG specifications:
385 Horsepower (DIN), 286 kW @ 5500 rpm

420 Ft-Lb Torque, 566 Nm torque @ 4000 rpm

http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/HTML/mercedes_300e_amg_hammer_w124.html


AMG Hammer 6.0

Price......................$175,000 USD
Curb Weight,lb.............3635
Wheelbase,in...............110.2
Track,front/rear...........58.9/58.6
Length.....................186.6
Width......................68.5
Height.....................54.1
Fuel capacity, US gal......18.5

ENGINE
Type.......................dohc 4-valve V-8
Bore x stroke,in/mm........3.94 x 3.73/100.0 x 94.8
Displacement,cu in./cc.....363/5953
Compression ratio..........9.8:1
Bhp @ rpm,SAE net..........375 @ 5500
Torque @ rpm,lb-ft.........407 @ 4000
Fuel injection.............Bosch K-Jetronic

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission...............4-spd automatic
Gear ratios: 4th(1.00).....2.24:1
3rd(1.44).................3.23:1
2nd(2.41).................5.40:1
1st(3.68).................8.24:1
Final drive ratio..........2.24:1

CHASSIS & BODY
Layout.....................front engine/rear drive
Brake system...............11.2 vented discs front,10.2 vented discs rear;vacuum assist,ABS
Wheels.....................cast alloy, 17x8
Tires......................Pirelli P700;215/45VR-17 front, 235/45VR-17 rear
Steering type..............recirc. ball, power assist
Turns, lock-to-lock,......3.4
Suspension, front/rear: MacPherson struts,lower A-arms,coil spring,tube shocks,anti-roll bar/5-link,coil springs,tube shiocks,anti-roll bar

Top Speed..................186 mph
0-60 mph...................5.2 sec
0-100 mph..................11.5 sec
Standing 1/4 mile,sec@mph..13.6 @ 109.5
Cd.........................0.25

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My only flame is you posted in the WRONG section. That sure doesn't look like a parts car to me.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

$45k in parts

haha, sorry, creature of habit. The moderator said he was going to move it. =)

Sorry to hear you are selling...... I hope the next owner shows the love to this car that you have. GLWTS.
Regards, Eric

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89 300E "Benzer1" 15.924 Uncorrected
93 400E "Benzer3" 14.200 U.C.
95 E420 "Benzer4"
92 300E "Benzer5" 16.299 U.C. Future turbo CNG
87 300D "Benzer7"
87 300D "Benzer8"
87 300D "Benzer9"
87 300D/70 AMC Javelin "Sidewinder-Benzer"
87 300TD "Benzer11"
06 E320 CDI "Benzer12"
05 E320 CDI "Benzer12A"
71 AMC Javelin AMX 401 "Sidewinder"
74 AMC Hornet 401 "C.K.10" 13.63 U.C.
74 Bricklin SV1 "Presto" AMC 360 pwrd.

I remember you mentioning here and there over the years that you had a Hammer in your possession, but this is the first I've seen of it. Great looking car in silver; love it.

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- Brian


1989 500SEL Euro
1966 250SE Cabriolet
1958 BMW Isetta 600

I have that Car and Driver article. I sent a copy of it to member GSXR so he could post it on his site. I'll try to find it and link it here tomorrow. It sure looks like the same car to me!
Regards, Eric

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89 300E "Benzer1" 15.924 Uncorrected
93 400E "Benzer3" 14.200 U.C.
95 E420 "Benzer4"
92 300E "Benzer5" 16.299 U.C. Future turbo CNG
87 300D "Benzer7"
87 300D "Benzer8"
87 300D "Benzer9"
87 300D/70 AMC Javelin "Sidewinder-Benzer"
87 300TD "Benzer11"
06 E320 CDI "Benzer12"
05 E320 CDI "Benzer12A"
71 AMC Javelin AMX 401 "Sidewinder"
74 AMC Hornet 401 "C.K.10" 13.63 U.C.
74 Bricklin SV1 "Presto" AMC 360 pwrd.

Austin - will you have any MBs left after this one is gone?

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I never go far without a little Big Star

1994 E500 199/Gray 82k
84 300D (Salty) Orient Red/Palomino 141k
88 300CE (Ersatzhammer) 904/Java 163k -- Turbo Technics twin turbo kit, AMG Gen I body kit, Sportline steering box and steering wheel, Sportline/Eibach /Bilstein Sport/500E suspension, Quaife LSD in 210 mm diff case, Silver Arrow brakes.
88 300CE Brabus 3.6 199 on Black 44k

GLWS, I know you have taken very good care of her!

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1999 C43 AMG ~~~ 744 on black, mostly stock
1991 190e 2.6 ~~~ m117 5.6 project car

Most impressive.

Reminds me of the old Peter Paul and Mary song....


If I had a hammer, I'd hammer in the morning, hammer in the evening all over this land.....

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Actually, wasn't that originally a Pete Segar song? Or was it a Woody Guthrie song?

Late, but as promised the C&D article: http://www.w124performance.com/docs/mb/articles/Gathering-of-Eagles_C&D_1987.pdf
Regards, Eric

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89 300E "Benzer1" 15.924 Uncorrected
93 400E "Benzer3" 14.200 U.C.
95 E420 "Benzer4"
92 300E "Benzer5" 16.299 U.C. Future turbo CNG
87 300D "Benzer7"
87 300D "Benzer8"
87 300D "Benzer9"
87 300D/70 AMC Javelin "Sidewinder-Benzer"
87 300TD "Benzer11"
06 E320 CDI "Benzer12"
05 E320 CDI "Benzer12A"
71 AMC Javelin AMX 401 "Sidewinder"
74 AMC Hornet 401 "C.K.10" 13.63 U.C.
74 Bricklin SV1 "Presto" AMC 360 pwrd.

Good luck with the sale Austin. Amazing car!

Perfect song!

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7271/7...144c3fc1dc.jpg

Good luck with the sale. I have kept your secret safe all this time, and am glad you are finally sharing information about the car with the forum.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

the amg stainless steel underbody sounds interesting, any info or links for reserch?

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ce 320 amg
widebody
tiwn turbo
Mutty 'der nail'
soon to be a six speed nail


"some mods improve your car and make it into something it never was, other mods, however, although essentially the same, are not, and make that car a ricer"

if your car isnt shiny, you dont know what you are talking about, remember; paint shine = knowledge. In order to be taken seriously, you should spend all your money on paint, (and get a dyno reading).
Dont forget to polish it often

Here are some more pictures:
http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/jj136/omegabenz/AMG_Hammer/

I'll get some pictures of the underbody. It lowered the coefficient of drag to 0.25