That is a genuine E60 AMG (code 957) but it has been modified significantly. The AMG Gen2 body kit was not original equipment and was never intended for use on the 036 chassis, the bumpers and side skirts have to be "stretched" to fit the fender flares. I've seen a few 036's with body kits, but it's pretty rare. I personally like the look, but it's not technically correct and won't help future resale value. Of course the body kit could be removed and the car could be returned to stock again, but OMG, $$$$ to do that. I bet AMG Japan installed the body kit and rear muffler too.
Justin, I noticed the seats as well. Not sure what is going on there, but the leather isn't stock, can't tell if the seats are stock or not. I'm hoping the connector on the passenger airbag is just stuck on the front with the wire routed through the lower seam, I can't imagine anyone actually cutting into the airbag itself.
The car looks really nice, it's a shame they don't post more photos on these JDM auctions!
No, at least I don't think so. I believe the original E60 AMG's had the standard E500 steering wheel (Sportline style, with "triangle" airbag).
No, at least I don't think so. I believe the original E60 AMG's had the standard E500 steering wheel (Sportline style, with "triangle" airbag).
The steering wheel in this JDM car is from a late 90's Mercedes, another non-original item.
I think Federalization will cost somewhere in the $10k-$20k USD range, on top of the car, auction fees, transport across the pond, customs, tax, title, doc fees, and probably some other stuff. I'm not sure if anyone has come up with an exact number, but there's a reason you don't see many Euro-spec 036's in the USA yet. After 2019, when the 25 year exemption goes into effect, that will probably change.
I think Federalization will cost somewhere in the $10k-$20k USD range, on top of the car, auction fees, transport across the pond, customs, tax, title, doc fees, and probably some other stuff. I'm not sure if anyone has come up with an exact number, but there's a reason you don't see many Euro-spec 036's in the USA yet. After 2019, when the 25 year exemption goes into effect, that will probably change.
I think Federalization will cost somewhere in the $10k-$20k USD range, on top of the car, auction fees, transport across the pond, customs, tax, title, doc fees, and probably some other stuff. I'm not sure if anyone has come up with an exact number, but there's a reason you don't see many Euro-spec 036's in the USA yet. After 2019, when the 25 year exemption goes into effect, that will probably change.
The USA has major restrictions on vehicles newer than 25 years old. Once a vehicle is older than 25 years, it becomes much easier and less expensive to import into USA. Since the first year the E60 was produced was 1994, you should be able to import one 25 years later (2019) with less hassle. Now, as to what is required for vehicles 25+, I'm not sure... probably still a PITA, but cheaper, and I don't think the bond is required (Rik may know).
The USA has major restrictions on vehicles newer than 25 years old. Once a vehicle is older than 25 years, it becomes much easier and less expensive to import into USA. Since the first year the E60 was produced was 1994, you should be able to import one 25 years later (2019) with less hassle. Now, as to what is required for vehicles 25+, I'm not sure... probably still a PITA, but cheaper, and I don't think the bond is required (Rik may know).
I've been to the MB Museum annually every year since 1999, with the exception year being 2008 (when I moved from Portland to Houston).
I'll bet even Klink could double his chick-magnetism with one of those !!
THat's the race car gallery on the ground floor. Only hard core race cars and semi-trucks there, no EVOs.
Trust me, I have visited the MB Museum every year since it opened except one. I know it by heart. I have never seen an EVO permanently displayed IN the Museum, although there are rotating displays that come and go perhaps quarterly, so it's possible that an EVO could have been part of a rotating/temporary display perhaps for a couple of three months. But like the E500E, the EVO has NEVER been part of the Museum's permanently displayed collection.
The second photo is indeed the parking garage attached to the MB Museum (not the one across the street), and is actually the same exact display (in glass) where I posted the 190E cabriolet prototype from when I visited the Museum two weeks ago tomorrow (Friday).
I'll be visiting the Museum and MB HQ yet again next on Saturday, November 8th. Right now visiting my parents here in Seattle area (been here since last Saturday) and I have to go home tomorrow before heading off to Europe for 10 days on Saturday afternoon
The "Young Classics" area is a display area for cars for sale, not part of the actual Museum exhibits. It is also on the ground floor between the gift shop, and the Niederlassung (company-owned dealership). When I was at the Museum two weeks ago, the Young Classics area was removed so that MB could do a display of the new C-Class technology (cutaway cars, clay models, crash tested cars, etc.).
Cheers,
Gerry
I will take an EXTENSIVE look in the race car area when I am there next weekend. I know for 100% sure that there is no 190E Evo I or II in the main car display area on the floors, nor in the Young Classics area because there currently is NO Young Classics area based on my visit there about 2 weeks ago today.
Hello,
Another strange example is the E60 AMG Limited on Mobile.de below here, 407kkm and €65.000?!?
It doesn't matter how well cared and rare the car is IMO, it is better choices out there. I think it's simply put out to just see what happens.
http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-insera...red=ALSO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&export=ALSO_EXPORThttp://suchen.mobile.de/auto-insera...red=ALSO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&export=ALSO_EXPORT
hope it is negotiable 
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