Vehicle Description
C55 Baby Hammer - This is a professionally built and restored
custom AMG. She has the rock solid feel of a classic Benz from her
nicely weighted steering to the solid thud when you close the
doors. All of that paired with more than 350 normally aspirated
horsepower makes for a very pleasurable and tactile machine. New
cars cannot replicate that feel. Power, handling, braking, no
nonsense Teutonic class and build quality all in a 25 year old
Mercedes Benz, and that mean you can use it as a daily driver or
insure it as an "antique" for next to nothing.
She started life as one of just 579 C43 AMG's produced for the US
market that year. She was purchased by a Mercedes Benz the master
mechanic in 2011 with 139k miles on the odometer and in 2013 it
underwent significant cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment. The
5.4L AMG M113 V8 came from a 2001 E55 AMG with 129k miles at the
time of swap. This engine was completely rebuilt including some
mild performance upgrades by its Mercedes Master Tech owner. It is
buttery smooth. He invested over $11,000 ( at his dealer employee
cost) in new parts into the upgrade and restoration.
Equipment includes heated and 10-way power-adjustable and heated
sport seats, 17" AMG Monoblock wheels, H&R sport springs, xenon
headlamps, a rain-sensing wiper, heated windscreen washer system,
and a sunroof. Included records show complete documentation of the
5.4L engine swap with thorough rebuild details and notes regarding
the donor engine, complete service history under current ownership,
and a complete parts list purchased and installed by the seller.
She has thorough documentation, three keys, manufacturer's
literature, an included Carfax report, and a clean Georgia
title.
It is finished in Silver Arrow Metallic (777) and the paint is
smooth and glossy. The body features a sculpted AMG body kit with
more aggressive styling on the front spoiler, side skirts and rear
apron.
Factory staggered 17" AMG Monoblock wheels are finished in silver
with machined lip. She has Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires
measuring 225/45 up front and 245/40 out back with 2015 date codes
up front and 2022 date codes in the rear. The car has been fitted
with H&R springs to minimize wheel gap and body roll.
The interior is trimmed in Graphite/Anthracite AMG Exclusive
Leather (581) with a matching steering wheel and door panels.
Burled walnut trim accents the dashboard, doors, and center
console. The wood, leather ,carpet and headliner are all excellent.
Top of the line 1998 luxuries include ABS brakes, heated front
seats, automatic climate control, auto-dimming mirrors, and a
modern Continental head unit featuring amber backlighting and
bluetooth capabilities. It has white AMG instrument dials. Digital
readouts display the time and outside temperature while the digital
odometer shows just over 178k miles on the chassis. All pixels and
backlighting function as intended. The glass is tinted with ceramic
tint featuring UV blocking and heat reduction technology. The cabin
is pre-wired for Passport Radar detectors and has been
professionally lined with Dynamat for noise insulation. She's a
bank vault.
If you are looking for a sleeper, a modern classic or you have a
real hankering for a classic AMG Hammer sedan, but don't have it in
the budget, then this may just be the Benz for you!
