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1995 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG with 32k miles

by Paul on May 25, 2013 in Mercedes Benz with No comments

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It’s been almost 20 years since AMG became fully integrated as an in-house tuning arm with Mercedes-Benz. Founded in 1967, the company got its start with racing engines and took its name from its founders last name initials, Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, with the G coming from Großaspach, Aufrecht’s birthplace. In 1990, after years of popular tuning conversions, Mercedes and AMG went into partnership, with their first offspring coming shortly after the introduction of the new C class, C36 AMG.

Appearing hot on the heels of the recently introduced E36 BMW M3, comparisons were accepted. While the BMW was harder edged and offered a manual transmission, the C36 still packed a good punch with the enlarged M104 3.6 liter inline six. A bodykit helped aerodynamics while 17” AMG Monoblocks and revised suspension rounded out the packed. Inside was business as usual, save for a modified gauge cluster and some white leather accents on the steering wheel and shifter. Superseded by the more powerful C43 and C55 AMG models, the C36 has become a bit of an afterthought amongst high performance Mercedes sedans, but if you find a good one, it’s worth scoping out where the Mercedes-AMG marriage got its start. This C36 for sale in New Jersey is a nice, mint, low mileage example waiting to be enjoyed.

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Year: 1995
Model: C36 AMG
Engine: 3.6 liter inline six
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 32,433 mi
Price: $15,600 Buy It Now

Click for Details: 1995 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG on eBay

This is a rare Mercedes. In 1995 AMG was only a few years young at Mercedes. They were still a supertuner. This 1995 C36 was given to them and they reworked the whole car to make it into the rocket ship it is today. It is in stunning condition. It runs and drives as new. Please read my feedback and call Jay for your best. Jay 201 232 4040

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Silver seems to be the more prevalent color for the C36, but I’ve always been a fan of black on this car. This C doesn’t have a lot of go fast bits on it to tell you what it’s on about, but if you look closely, you’ll spot the clues. Generally, prices for the C36 have mirrored it’s E36 M3 contemporary, but this example is about the highest priced I’ve seen in recent memory. I’m not sure the seller will pull $15,600. Ultimately, I’d suspect somewhere in the $11,000 to $14,000 range would probably get the deal done. You could get a C43 or C55 with higher mileage for similar cash, but if you want the original collaboration, this is your car.

-Paul

Week In Review

by Paul on May 12, 2013 in BMW, Dinan, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen, Week in Review with No comments

Welcome to Week in Review, where we’ll take a look at some of the vehicles featured on GCFSB over the last three weeks:

The 1965 BMW 3200CS did not sell at $199,900 and has been relisted at the same price: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 5-speed manual sold for $7,595: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1972 BMW Bavaria sold for $11,400: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1988 BMW 528e sold for $8,300: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL sold for $26,800: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1988 Volkswagen Cabrio did not sell, failing to meet its reserve at $3,850: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1964 Volkswagen Type III Notchback did not sell, failing to meet its reserve with a final bid of $10,100: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1988 Porsche 924SE garnered no bids with a starting price of $6,500. The car has been relisted with an opening bid of $6,250: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1995 BMW 530i DINAN did not sell, failing to meet its reserve at $5,600: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The Porsche 968 M030 with the odd color combination did not sell and has been relisted with a lower starting bid of $17,500: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

-Paul

1995 BMW 530i Dinan

by brian on May 8, 2013 in BMW, Dinan with 4 Comments

If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck…it must be a duck, right? Not necessarily. At first look, you’d see a clean M5, but then look closer and you see a clean 530i with the Dinan treatment. While the M5 is an all out performance sedan, this Dinan 5 is more of a gentleman’s sedan with a touch of sport.

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On a lot of levels this car falls short of the M5, but on other levels, this car is just as good. The smooth and torquey V8 is a bit more civilized compared to the high strung six in the M5 and with the Dinan upgrades, the power gap becomes a lot less. Add in the smoother suspension and plush interior, and this car offers a great alternative to the increasingly pricey E34 M5. This beautifully maintained 530i for sale in Pleasanton, CA is a great daily sedan.

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Year: 1995
Model: 530i Dinan
Engine: 3.0 liter V8
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 124,668 mi
Price: Reserve auction

Click for Details: 1995 BMW 530i Dinan on eBay

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This BMW came to us, as do the majority of our cars, from one of our very good customers. We have been dealing with this customer / friend for years and he regularly arrives at our showroom in some very interesting German sports cars and sporting sedans. One day, he arrived in this great BMW indicating that he had purchased another “toy” and that something had to go ( and he didn’t want it to be his marriage!). We drove the BMW DINAN, fell in love and, as they say, the rest is history.

For over 2 years, the “Dinan 5″ has been an occasional use car by our owner when 2 seaters and SUV’s are not being used. The BMW is a practical yet fun car to drive and represents a truly wonderful sporting sedan. This 530i is factory equipped with the strong 3.0 liter V8 that offers excellent performance in addition to very good fuel economy in part as a result of the cars manual 5-speed transmission. The BMW has had no major mechanical modifications and the DINAN upgrades have not negatively affected the BMW’s comfort for five, great handling, sporty 5-speed and even very good fuel economy! Perhaps the best part is that this generation E34 cars represent a tremendous value, especially if well maintained, low mileage cars can be located. This car is one such example.

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With meticulously kept service records, relatively low miles and tasteful upgrades, this is a great car for someone looking to drive an older sedan. This car is selling in a reserve auction and I would expect that it sells in the $6,500 ballpark. That’s much less than an M5 of the same caliber, with just about the same looks.

-Brian

Convertible Week: 1995 Porsche 993 C4 Cabriolet

by brian on May 1, 2013 in Gemballa, Porsche, Theme Week with 2 Comments

Timeless doesn’t begin to describe the looks of the 911 no matter the generation and this 993 is certainly no exception. In the Porsche lineup, the 993 is the sweet spot as far as I’m concerned. The 993 is the highest evolution of the air-cooled cars and the 3.6 liter boxer six pushed the C4 to 60 in 5.7 seconds (5.2 for the C2) and topped out at 168 mph. Not too bad for a six cylinder. The 993 was the last car before the “ugly years” as I like to call them, when Porsche gave the 911 one of the worst face lifts it had ever had. Which ever generation you prefer, this low mileage 993 C4 for sale in Springfield, Missouri is a cool nice weather cruiser.

Year: 1995
Model: 993 C4 Cabriolet
Engine: 3.6 liter flat six
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 33,000 mi
Price: $56,900 Buy It Now

1995 Porsche 993 C4 Cabriolet on eBay

 1995 993 “C4″ Cabriolet. Raven black with Porsche black leather. Awesome hand picked example with some super trick options! Only 33K sunny day miles. Shines like black marble. Equipment includes:

3.6 liter 270 bhp motor with hydraulic self adjusting valve lifters
Dual knock sensors
Resonant induction system
Dual exahaust
Vented disc brakes with ABS
Limited slip differential with ABD front and rear stabilizer bars
18″ Technology alloy wheels
Power top and headlight washers
Power steering
Filtered A/C system
Central locking
Alarm system
Full power drivers seat with partial power passenger seat
Metal door sill with crest
Aluminum shifter and brake handle with carbon fiber inlays
Head restraint with Porsche crest
AM/FM CD with Hi Fi sound system speakers
European lowering springs
Gemballa Turbo S aero kit with front integrated spoiler
Vented side skirts and rear spoiler with integrated third brake light and chrome exhaust tips

Wow, what a cool looking car! Corners and looks like a slot car! So much fun it ought to be against the law! Just serviced and passed a 100 point PPI inspection. Just in time for the sun to come out. Buy it! You’ll love it. Money isn’t worth anything unless you spend it. Will trade.

This is a beautiful low mileage car with great mods. Gemballa is one of my favorite Porsche tuners, even though their stuff tends to be on the wild side. That said, I’m not sure where the $56K price tag is coming from. With a top dollar retail value of $45K, I don’t see where the other $10K is coming from. The modifications could add about $5K, but all in all I feel this is a $47,000 car all day long. With less than two days left on the auction, I’ll be curious to see if anyone bites.

-Brian

Convertible Week: 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Cabriolet

by Paul on April 30, 2013 in Mercedes Benz, Theme Week with No comments

The Mercedes-Benz W124 brought the four-place cabriolet back to the Mercedes-Benz lineup after a 20 year hiatus. This 1995 E320 cabriolet for sale in Mississippi marks the last year for this model, which would be replaced a couple years later by the CLK cabriolet. For those planning on beach time this summer, these stout open roofed Benzes are a great way to enjoy al fresco motoring with three of your friends.

Year: 1995
Model: E320 Cabriolet
Engine: 3.2 liter inline six
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 65,107 mi
Price: $18,900 Buy It Now

1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 on eBay

This is not your average 1995 E320 Cab! This is an above average Collectors car that will only appreciate in value over time! We found this car from our owners friend and neighbor! On a 10 scale its a solid 8.7! Very nice car, clean and serviced! Hard to find a car of this caliber for this price! These cars were hand built in 95 and are very rare in the market! It MSRP’d for over $79,000 in ’95.

These open roofed E classes have commanded strong values over the years, and this particular example represents a shot at getting one with reasonable miles for a decent price. It’s easy to find E320 cabriolets with this kind of mileage for well over $20,000. I’d say with a tiny bit of negotiation, someone will be getting a good deal here.

-Paul

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