Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 217
1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 AMG Wagon VIN. WDB2102721A422118
Sold for US$18,400 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 217
1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 AMG Wagon
1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 AMG Wagon
VIN. WDB2102721A422118
VIN. WDB2102721A422118
4,196cc DOHC Type M119 V8 Engine
Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection
279bhp at 5,700rpm
5-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*A rare V8-powered W210 estate
*Equipped from new with AMG sports suspension
*Delivered new to AMG for numerous upgrades
*Special order Designo interior with AMG touches
*Requires Recommissioning
THE MERCEDES-BENZ W210
The mid-sized W210 E-Class succeeded the venerable W124 in the mid-1990s, ushering in a new era for Mercedes-Benz styling and design. While some lamented the loss of Bruno Sacco's understated, sharp-edged styling, others embraced this bold new look for Mercedes. Despite some early teething problems, the W210 was ultimately a resounding sales success, and was a worthy bearer of the E-Class torch.
With AMG and Mercedes-Benz cementing their partnership in the early 1990s, the opportunity to offer new options across the line grew dramatically. AMG offered a fully reworked W210 with a 5-liter engine known as the E50 (and later the E55 in the USA), but many of the tuning parts could be fitted to 'cooking' versions as well.
THE CAR OFFERED
The car offered here from the Barry Taylor Estate is a rare, European market E420 Wagon, equipped from new with the 4.2-liter version of the venerable M119 DOHC V8 engine. Aside from its rarity as a V8 powered estate, this car was highly optioned with a number of special-order features from the AMG catalogue. Build records show it was ordered via the Coblenz Branch in Germany, with additional text indicating it was delivered to AMG with Code 772 (AMG Styling Package) and fitted with a host of options. The option sheet spans two pages to include such niceties as a Designo interior, Xenon lamps with washers, AMG sport suspension, decorative stitching, additional, leather covered options, Alcantara headlining and sun visors, and much more.
It is believed that Barry Taylor used this unique E420 as his 'shop car' after retiring his W123 E500 estate. It is presented in fair condition overall and would serve as an excellent basis for a light refurbishment. Please note that this car has been in long-term storage, has not been started while in Bonhams' care, and will require recommissioning.
Footnotes
Note, due to California emissions laws, this vehicle may only be sold to an out-of-state resident for use outside the state of California or to a licensed automotive dealer.
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