FOR SALE 1992 300CE-24 AMG 3.4 Widebody, Pearl Black/Black leather, 134kkm, BaT auction (San Diego CA)

[Otrebla49]

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Current bid $160k and only one day left!

VIN = WDB1240511B579049

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Datacard for 1991 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 (124.051) - WDB1240511B579049

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Description by seller, which Jono argued with..:

"It's like an AMG Hammer Jr. with two doors!" (Jono doesn't agree at all)

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1992-mercedes-benz-amg-300ce-24v/

This 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300CE-24 is one of an estimated 25 examples converted to 3.4 AMG specification when new, with revisions to the M104.980 inline-six resulting in a displacement of 3.4-litres as well as claimed output of 272 horsepower. The conversion was carried out by AMG Germany, after which the car was delivered to AMG Japan, where it remained registered through the selling dealer’s purchase in 2025. It was subsequently imported to the US and now shows 134k kilometers (~83k miles). Finished in Blue-Black Metallic, the car features an AMG front spoiler, wide bodywork, and rear spoiler in addition to AMG multi-piece wheels and sport suspension. Inside, heated and power-adjustable Recaro Classic front bucket seats are accompanied by burl wood trim, air conditioning, cruise control, and a cassette stereo. An engine-out service performed in anticipation of the sale involved re-sealing a number of components as well as replacing the radiator, fuel accumulator, air pump, and starter. Additional work performed at that time included re-sealing the five-speed automatic gearbox, re-packing the front wheel bearings, flushing the brakes, and replacing the tires. This AMG-modified C124 300CE is now offered in San Diego, California, with Japanese-language service records, AMG documentation, and a clean Montana title.

The body is finished in Blue-Black Metallic (199) with a body-colored grille, mirrors, door handles, and moldings. AMG-specific bodywork includes widened front and rear fenders, color-keyed lower body cladding, a front spoiler, and a rear spoiler. A power sunroof, fog lights housed in the front valance, European-specification headlights with washers, and fender markers are further details.

Three-piece 17” AMG wheels combine body-colored centers with polished lips, and they were mounted in May 2026 with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires measuring 225/45 up front and 245/45 at the rear. Braking is handled by ventilated front and solid rear disc brakes with ABS. Service completed ahead of the sale involved re-packing the front wheel bearings, flushing the brakes, and re-sealing the power steering pump.

The cabin houses heated and power-adjustable Recaro Classic front sport seats trimmed in black leather that extends to the rear bench seat. Burl wood trim adorns the door panels, dash, center console, and shift knob, while black carpets topped with AMG mats line the floors. Additional appointments include automatic climate control, cruise control, a Technics cassette stereo, a heated rear window, and rear headrests. Creasing is present on the driver’s seat.

The wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel fronts white AMG instrumentation includes a 300-km/h speedometer, a tachometer with a 7k-rpm redline, and a combination gauge monitoring fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The six-digit odometer shows 134k kilometers (~83k miles). The headlight switch assembly was replaced in 2026.

The M104 DOHC inline-six was modified by AMG with a larger bore and a longer stroke for a displacement increase to 3.4 liters. The valvetrain was also fitted with AMG camshafts, contributing to claimed output of 272 horsepower, and the air filter housing is topped by an AMG-branded lid. An engine-out service completed in May 2026 involved re-sealing the front timing covers and replacing the valve cover and exhaust manifold gaskets along with the crankshaft seals. The air pump, starter, fuel accumulator, radiator, spark plugs, and a number of sensors were also replaced.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. The gearbox was removed and re-sealed in May 2026, at which time the driveshaft center support and bearing were replaced. The AMG 3.4 package added a sport exhaust system with dual polished outlets as well as stiffened and lowered sport suspension.

The AMG Germany Statement of Warranty is addressed to AMG Japan and dated September 17, 1991. It notes the engine conversion and lists the engine number as 10498012029183, which corresponds with the number displayed on the AMG data plate shown in the gallery below.

The Carfax report is free of any accidents or other reported damage with an initial entry in April 2026.

The car has not passed a California emissions test.

 

[gsxr]

@WDB748372 - your comment was flagged / deleted, what did you say that fired up the peanut gallery?

 

[gsxr]

$1300 to install standard Bilstein struts with aftermarket boots/buffers... wow. Not even B8/Sport struts, nor Genuine MB parts.

 

[WDB748372]

@WDB748372 - your comment was flagged / deleted, what did you say that fired up the peanut gallery?



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I remember looking at this car when it was listed by someone in Japan. He was asking ~$180k and also had a grey widebody 3.4. He mentioned that the grey one has some "FRP body kit" and I saw he was also selling some widebody kit separately. I found a a photo of a black widebody, with a white widebody kit installed in progress, on his Instagram and thought maybe this black widebody became a widebody because the seller seems to have access to some kits. A full repaint then asking almost $200k? I sent that photo from the Instagram post over to him and he removed the post which I thought was odd.

I essentially explained this to the seller and he went all out that I'm a troll and I did this with the E500 6.0 Limited he sold some time ago blah blah blah...
It is a fact that two engines had the same serial number with the E500 6.0 Limited but apparently mentioning that is trolling.

Anyway, I asked 2 questions, a photo of the engine serial number and this widebody thing which he provided the photo and a document from AMG mentioning the widebody kit. Had those 2 things already been provided then I wouldn't have asked so to me seemed like a reasonable question to bring up but everyone else disagrees. Not sure how its trolling when he ended up answering both of my questions and providing more info to the auction.

My comment eventually got flagged yesterday I think but his response was flagged within minutes but Bill being Bill he had to comment the same thing to make sure he gets his way.

 

[gsxr]

AH, got it. Thanks for sharing! It's a neat car, but the price seems a bit nuts. But, collectors gonna collect...

 

[gsxr]

Also interesting this appears to be a full Japan conversion, which would explain the small brakes. I thought the Code 957 (997?) cars received larger brakes along with the 3.4L engines.

 

[Otrebla49]

@gsxr Dave, thanks for uploading all resting photos!

Btw, price definitely still going up.. $191k now and 10 hours left!

Alberto