Highlights

Ultra-rare, right-hand drive, pre-merger AMG W124 conversion
AMG hand-built 3.2-litre M103 straight-six engine
Highly original with AMG Aero wheels, Gen 1 body kit and Becker Le Mans stereo
Well maintained thoughts its life with recent water pump, radiator and ignition work
Current MOT with no advisories
Recent service
Low mileage for year of under 104,000 miles

The Appeal

Before AMG became a household name, it was an independent, bespoke tuner of Stuttgart’s finest. Cars from that era, before it was subsumed into the Mercedes-Benz fold, are both rare and sought-after by collectors. These are the cars on which the AMG reputation was built.

Cars like this one, which received a comprehensive high end makeover by AMG when it was new. The engine was fully reworked, pushed out to 3.2L and hand-assembled to deliver 230bhp. The suspension was tuned and dropped and the cosmetics drizzled with tasteful AMG features, most notably the Gen 1 body kit and 17in Aeros. Inside the eagle-eyed will find yet more AMG features.

The car is in highly original condition - it even has its factory Becker Le Mans radio - and is very well preserved thanks to a cossetted life in the dry climes of South Africa. It arrived in the UK last year.

Recent work has included a new water pump and radiator plus attention to the ignition system. The car has been freshly servied and carries a current, advisory-free MOT. This is a very usable and exceptionally rare example of a highly regarded executive express. Perfect for your collection.

The vendor says:

“Having come from a dry climate, the underside is in incredible condition with zero corrosion and no evidence of accident damage. The exterior paintwork is largely original and presentable but to make perfect it would benefit from some cosmetics as the paint has some chips and blemishes. Note, we have sourced replacement jacking point covers (missing on the photos) that will come with the car.

“The interior is very nice - there are no dash cracks and the instrument needles remain orange, suggesting that this car has been garaged for the majority of its life with only some light cracking to the wood trim around the gear lever gives away its 32 years.

Correct, engine-converted, pre-merger AMG Mercedes are rare and very desirable in themselves. Right-hand drive examples are vanishingly rare. A very exciting opportunity for AMG aficionados.”

The History and Paperwork

Factory built in March 1991
Carries correct South African ‘A’ prefix chassis number
Supplied new by McCarthy, Mercedes dealers of Witbank, South Africa
We are told the car was first registerd in January 1992
DVLA records first registration as 15th July 1991
UK registered 1st June 2024
One UK registered keeper
Serviced by the supplying dealer until 110,000 km in 2006
All original books and manuals in the leather wallet
Service book describes it as a ‘300E AMG’ with details of original and subsequent AMG engine numbers
Current MOT to 28th April 2025 with 166,767 kms (103,624 miles) showing on test and no advisories
1 key
Showing 166,832 kms in photos (103,664 miles)
Recent oil and filter change

The Condition

Factory Astral Silver (735U) paintwork which we are told is mostly original
Two-tone exterior with ‘Sacco Planks’ in complementary grey as shown
Retains correct exterior features such as amber indicators
AMG Gen 1 body kit in good order as shown plus iconic ‘heckblende’
Paintwork presents well with some stone chips and edge chips to note
Bodywork equally well kept with straight panels and minor signs of age
This includes a shallow small dent to one door top as shown
AMG 17in Aero ‘Monoblock’-style wheels original to the car
Alloys are in good order with some light aging and kerbing to note
Fitted with quality Pirelli tyres that show good tread in photos
Full sized spare wheel in boot with tools as shown
Car is supplied with replacement jacking point covers
Grey leather interior is well preserved condition with light signs of wear
Factory-supplied Becker LeMans stereo still in place
Interior presents well with no dash cracks according to seller
Dials in good order with non-faded orange needles indicating car has been garaged
Light cracking to the wood trim around the gear lever
Remaing Zebrano wood trim is well kept as shown
Underside appears in smart condition for its age with zero corrosion according to seller
Carpets are in good order with rubber factory branded mats as shown
No reported faults with electrics, lighting, dials or switchgear
No dashboard warning lights visible or notified
We are told the A/C has not been tested

The Mechanics

Factory 300E upgraded by AMG to hand-built M103 3,205cc straight six engine
Delivers 230bhp and 234lb/ft torque according to seller
AMG raised compression to 10:1 and modified the head and cam
We are told the car was converted by AMG when new
Recent replacement of ignition components, water pump, and radiator
Self-levelling rear suspension and AMG suspension components
Suspension even retains its AMG decals
Evidence of recent mechanical work as detailed above
Recent service and general check over since arriving in UK
No reported running or driving issues
No advisories on current MOT

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