My 1996 E220 W124: A Restoration Project | Running Report

SILVERWOOD · 10th August 2010, 12:07

Dear Machdar,

This is one great looking car.Please post more pictures.
Happy benzing.

Regards,

SILVERWOOD

SumitBahl · 10th August 2010, 12:39

Looks stunning.

Please get rid of that aftermarket front grill.
Its spoiling the whole look and looking very cheap on otherwise classy vehicle.

BANDHAV · 14th November 2010, 22:21

Great work done brother, this is one of the best thread on w124 on T-bhp, where are the better pics you were talking about?

rosh_aveo1.4 · 15th November 2010, 11:38

One of my all time fav cars but that after market grill looks horrible and really out of place of such a classic Merc. It reminds me of a Korean or Chineese car company that copied the looks of the Merc E class. Are you sure it's original? AMG usually makes classic products and this doesn't look like one. Check this from eBay

If I were you, I would replace this with original grill and maybe even take the exhaust tip off (call me old fashioned but I love the Merc the way they actually are)
As for the alloys, the 5 spoke AMG alloys you got doesn't seem to fit with the car's character but the AMG alloys shown by Nandishpal is simply amazing...I'm sure it would look way better!

konjaril · 15th November 2010, 13:03

hmm..as everyone else has stated here can you please go back to your orignal grill.. also try the stock headlamps with clear indicators. She has turned out to be a stunner none the less!

Congrats!

Machdar · 23rd November 2010, 09:48

Hi All,

Thanks for the kind words ! Yes am planning to put the original grill! I have been travelling extensively and have no time to get things done plus this is not my daily driver! Guess will get things done and do a proper shoot soon!

swiftnfurious · 23rd November 2010, 11:30

Thats an awesome restoration ! I love those 5 spoke alloys as well. the black color gives it a MAFIA look

. I will keep my eyes open to see a black Mercedes with smoked headlights in Bangy!

floyd.bell · 7th August 2011, 00:23

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Originally Posted by Machdar

Hi All,

Thanks for the kind words ! Yes am planning to put the original grill! I have been travelling extensively and have no time to get things done plus this is not my daily driver! Guess will get things done and do a proper shoot soon!

Can you please share the details of the workshop in Bangalore where you got your E220 restored. Also, by chance would you still be having the original OE alloys with you? I can buy them off if you are willing to sell them.

vikramvicky1984 · 8th August 2012, 15:57

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Originally Posted by GTO

+1 to that. Repainting the car in the same colour will involve a lot less stripping down. This is all the more important when we are getting the job done in the after-market.

Machdar, stick to silver please. Get some nice tints, alloys, tyres and no.plates. Wheels alone are enough to make your W124 stand out from the crowd.

Dear GTO,
I have been searching for alloys for the w124 (white color car) for a week on the forum now. Haven't been able to find any nice example but have read from you about how good alloys would matter so much to enhance the looks of a w124.

Kindly share if possible some pictures of what you believe would be great.

this is what i currently have
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attach...50809_1054.jpg

Machdar · 14th September 2012, 11:19

Guys,

I am giving my baby up! I am putting it out for sale. Anyone interested or know of someone who would be interested please let me know... Just got new electrical wiring done. Its in perfect condition mechanically just could use a light touch up to get rid of the scrathes...

Machdar · 24th December 2014, 17:24

Guys I am selling this car anyone wants it?

arungee6 · 24th December 2014, 17:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Machdar

Guys I am selling this car anyone wants it?

Dear Machdar,

Im interested.
Please be in touch arun.gopinath@hotmail.com
whatsapp +968 94216873
Thanks.

johannskaria · 24th December 2014, 22:33

Very sad to hear you're letting her go.
Hope some BHPian picks her up.
Hope o see some pics too.

akshay4587 · 24th December 2014, 22:37

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Originally Posted by Machdar

Guys I am selling this car anyone wants it?

Not the car, but do you have the original 15 inch 8 Spoke alloys??

ksandeepk · 6th April 2015, 21:58

No offense but this type of end of this beautiful Cinderella, a fairy was sure. I must appreciate the morale, patience shown by the restorer but the end product was not as was expected.
Everyone has liberty of doing whatever to their car but then what is the real meaning of restoration. I think restoration means to bring back the original beauty of the car. One even can not tolerate the new interior, grill. After observing the end developments, one can say that this restoration project was an ideal example of what not to do to your original beautiful car.
I literally felt that someone take me to the high mountain of expectations and thrown me from the cliff to the hell.
I repeat, I do not want to hurt anybody.

10th August 2010, 12:07	#76
SILVERWOOD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: BANG-A-LURE. Posts: 1,197 Thanked: 4,657 Times	Dear Machdar, This is one great looking car.Please post more pictures. Happy benzing. Regards, SILVERWOOD
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10th August 2010, 12:39	#77
SumitBahl BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 976 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Looks stunning. Please get rid of that aftermarket front grill. Its spoiling the whole look and looking very cheap on otherwise classy vehicle.
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14th November 2010, 22:21	#78
BANDHAV Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 1,401 Thanked: 2,859 Times View My Garage	Great work done brother, this is one of the best thread on w124 on T-bhp, where are the better pics you were talking about?
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15th November 2010, 11:38	#79
rosh_aveo1.4 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin, Kerala Posts: 678 Thanked: 577 Times View My Garage	One of my all time fav cars but that after market grill looks horrible and really out of place of such a classic Merc. It reminds me of a Korean or Chineese car company that copied the looks of the Merc E class. Are you sure it's original? AMG usually makes classic products and this doesn't look like one. Check this from eBay If I were you, I would replace this with original grill and maybe even take the exhaust tip off (call me old fashioned but I love the Merc the way they actually are) As for the alloys, the 5 spoke AMG alloys you got doesn't seem to fit with the car's character but the AMG alloys shown by Nandishpal is simply amazing...I'm sure it would look way better! Attached Thumbnails
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15th November 2010, 13:03	#80
konjaril BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 282 Thanked: 63 Times View My Garage	hmm..as everyone else has stated here can you please go back to your orignal grill.. also try the stock headlamps with clear indicators. She has turned out to be a stunner none the less! Congrats!
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23rd November 2010, 09:48	#81
Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Hi All, Thanks for the kind words ! Yes am planning to put the original grill! I have been travelling extensively and have no time to get things done plus this is not my daily driver! Guess will get things done and do a proper shoot soon!
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23rd November 2010, 11:30	#82
swiftnfurious Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 7,204 Thanked: 9,663 Times	Thats an awesome restoration ! I love those 5 spoke alloys as well. the black color gives it a MAFIA look . I will keep my eyes open to see a black Mercedes with smoked headlights in Bangy!
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14th September 2012, 11:19	#85
Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Re: My 1996 E220 W124: A Restoration Project \| Running Report Guys, I am giving my baby up! I am putting it out for sale. Anyone interested or know of someone who would be interested please let me know... Just got new electrical wiring done. Its in perfect condition mechanically just could use a light touch up to get rid of the scrathes...
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24th December 2014, 17:24	#86
Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Re: My 1996 E220 W124: A Restoration Project \| Running Report Guys I am selling this car anyone wants it?
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24th December 2014, 22:33	#88
johannskaria BHPian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: MH 12 / KL 08 Posts: 795 Thanked: 2,105 Times	Re: My 1996 E220 W124: A Restoration Project \| Running Report Very sad to hear you're letting her go. Hope some BHPian picks her up. Hope o see some pics too.
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6th April 2015, 21:58	#90
ksandeepk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 9 Thanked: 7 Times	Re: My 1996 E220 W124: A Restoration Project \| Running Report No offense but this type of end of this beautiful Cinderella, a fairy was sure. I must appreciate the morale, patience shown by the restorer but the end product was not as was expected. Everyone has liberty of doing whatever to their car but then what is the real meaning of restoration. I think restoration means to bring back the original beauty of the car. One even can not tolerate the new interior, grill. After observing the end developments, one can say that this restoration project was an ideal example of what not to do to your original beautiful car. I literally felt that someone take me to the high mountain of expectations and thrown me from the cliff to the hell. I repeat, I do not want to hurt anybody.
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