Vehicle Description
Chassis No. WDB1240311B545995
Engine No. 104.980.10.005530
Sold new in Germany, this 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 E was destined for
quite a different trajectory than the other 258,000-odd 300
E-Classes produced. As noted on its options tag by code 990, the
car was slated to go to AMG for performance modifications. While
many pre-merger AMGs do not have their original AMG build sheets,
the digital copy of its original Fahrzeugbrief details the car as
being approved for registration equipped with an AMG exhaust
system, AMG springs, AMG shock absorbers, AMG 8x17 inch Aero I
Monoblock wheels, AMG front and rear spoilers, AMG side skirts, AMG
rear apron, and an AMG speedometer with a 280 km/h indicated top
speed. The speedometer change is arguably the most important
upgrade of them all, alongside AMG's 3.4-liter "M104" inline-six.
Both factors culminate to authenticate this car as a genuine,
per-merger AMG built car.
Known for its stringent T�V inspections, the car received an
official inspection following its completion at Affalterbach on 26
September 1991, as noted on the Fahrzeugbrief. This inspection
verified that the car received the aforementioned upgrades and
would be legal to register for use in Germany. Further review shows
that the car was first registered to the official Mercedes-Benz
dealership of Wuppertal on 16 September 1992.
From there, the car is believed to have remained in Germany for the
majority of its life, passing through a limited number of owners.
Shortly before it was imported to the United States, a major
service was performed by Lara's Garage GmbH & Co. KG of Waldenbuch,
Germany. This service included replacing the cylinder head gasket,
timing chain tensioner, refinishing the differential, dry ice
cleaning of the undercarriage, and performing an engine and
differential oil change. More recently, Driver Source serviced the
car where an oil change was performed, a new hood pad installed,
repaired the radio, charged air conditioning, and rebalanced the
wheels. Additionally, the car is reported to have received in
excess of $4,000 worth of dry ice cleaning.
As presented today, this rare, pre-merger Affalterbach-built AMG is
a stellar example of the breed. Complete with digital copies of its
original Fahrzeugbrief, service documentation, and two sets of
keys, this 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 E 3.4 AMG with its sporting
dogleg five-speed manual transmission and eye-catching Black Fabric
interior with Sportline cloth inserts on the seats and door panels
is ready to provide an exhilarating ride while highlighting an
important period in AMG history.
