AMG 1985 500SEC Wide Body Conversion

[48hp]

Here are a two photos taken at the "Legends of the Autobahn" West Coast Summer Concours in Carmel, California 2011 by photographer Larry Loney. Enjoy!

1985 500SEC AMG WIDEBODY

[MRVW00]

Simply perfect.

That is all.

[W211Beast]

[Jrod511]

Thank you for keeping this car awesome for future generations.

[48hp]

Thank you gentlemen.

Meanwhile, I landed a very rare AMG 32v DOHC M117 engine. It arrived in bits, pieces missing, considered unreliable and is known to leak like a sieve but said to sound like a symphony when turning 5-6k and tuned.

Another piece of AMG history that deserves a shot at being brought back to life.

[Chapel]

wallet > brains

but for that, I applaud you for taking the chances that no one else will.

someone's gotta do it, and that someone has to be you, sir!

*SALUT!

[Porridgehead]

I am right there with you, Chapel. Here's hoping that beast will arise to roar yet again!

[E36LUVA]

Just discovered this thread. Have a 94 W140 500 Coupe in the family and since I'm a technician by trade I keep it in top running shape and have done a few mods but I have more of a softspot for the W126 Coupes especially the almighty Widebody AMG, the holy grail of Mercedes big body cars. I'm definitely keeping track of this thread. Great work man, great work!

[mac dre]

Thank you gentlemen.

Meanwhile, I landed a very rare AMG 32v DOHC M117 engine. It arrived in bits, pieces missing, considered unreliable and is known to leak like a sieve but said to sound like a symphony when turning 5-6k and tuned.

Another piece of AMG history that deserves a shot at being brought back to life.

**** yeah!

I like people like you, sometimes you just gotta do what you want, even if it means your retirement fund will be a little smaller down the road...

[RS4PD]

If you ever want to sell it, not that you probably would .....PM me please.

[48hp]

Through the support of fellow enthusiasts our coupe was named October's Ride of the Month



http://www.benzworld.org/

[badb5]

Congratulations and well deserved. The interior is as stunning as the rest of the car.

[borapumpkin]

this car is sick. i can't believe i never saw it on here until now. you really need to hire a professional car photographer and head out to the windmill farm by cochella.

[48hp]

Thanks again!

AMG Private Lounge hosted a driving event at Laguna Seca in October. Our coupe was very well received amongst a sea of 70+ contemporary AMG examples.

AMG put on a spectacular event which included hot laps with a professional drivers in their AMG CLS63 and AMG SLS63. They also organized an autocross event giving visitors an opportunity to throw the AMG C63's around the course.

[.:bigred12]

any progress on the MT swap?

[Woodski]

these cars are without a doubt my all time dream car.

i am speechless(trust me that never happens).

[48hp]

any progress on the MT swap?

Taking a break from projects but penciled it in for early next year. For now, just enjoying it.

[HaterSlayer]

When I win the lotto I'm gonna buy that off you okay?

[vdubdoug]

that is one beautiful car. I really enjoy admiring the AMG cars from the 80's.

Thank you for saving history!

[feetsies]

Gorgeous car.

[AeroWagon]

Thanks again!

AMG Private Lounge hosted a driving event at Laguna Seca in October. Our coupe was very well received amongst a sea of 70+ contemporary AMG examples.

AMG put on a spectacular event which included hot laps with a professional drivers in their AMG CLS63 and AMG SLS63. They also organized an autocross event giving visitors an opportunity to throw the AMG C63's around the course.

Jealous.

[48hp]

Here's one of my favorite photos taken by one of the photographers present at the event.

[VDubStyle]

Suscribed!

[Brendan@bwalkauto]

So much 80's goodness. I love it.

[mellbergVWfan]

Here's one of my favorite photos taken by one of the photographers present at the event.

My new desktop. Do you have any in larger resolution perhaps?

[AndrewDaniels]

Tha Benz looks Bad Ass with those wide wheels under that wide body!

[tomjava]

Simply amazing and thank you for sharing it with us who can only dream to restore a classic MB.

[Chapel]

you need to find a girl that looks like this for a photoshoot:





or this guy

[48hp]

One of my favorites:

[48hp]

Tha Benz looks Bad Ass with those wide wheels under that wide body!

Ty.

[48hp]

If anyone has more technical info on the DOHC engine or knows someone that might please let me know. The heads above are missing the intake/exhaust valve,springs, cups and keepers. Thanks in advance.



BTW, AMG themselves currently do not have any information on their early years.

[vento86]

awesome build dude

[SVT2888]

Are you going to Motor4Toys?

[VWJETTACOUPE]

I'm still on the lookout for a set of AMG Five Spoke Road Wheels aka Pentas in a unique size and offset specific to the W126 Wide Body. 9JX16 et0 and 10JX16 et-12.7.

If anyone has a lead please drop me a PM. Thanks!

I have these rims in a 16" however I believe they are 16x8 or 8.5 I had them on my W123 Model Mercedes back in the early 90's... back when people thought 15's were BIG I will go in the attic and double check the dimensions. Brought them over from Germany. I'll sell them if you know someone else interested in a set of these!

[20VT*J4]

don't know how the hell I missed this thread before! Nice work OP