Patrick Morgan

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One of AMG's Rarest Vehicles Is the Diesel C30 CDI AMG

3 weeks ago | mbworld.org | Patrick Morgan

On paper, the C30 CDI AMG actually sounds pretty awesome. It was the right car for the wrong time, unfortunately. If you think about rare AMG’s, you mnight think of the SL65 Black Series, or even the R63 AMG. Both are rare, but for different reasons. The SL is rare because Mercedes chose to limit production. The R63 is rare because buyers chose to limit production. One even more limited? The C30 CDI AMG. CarBuzz says there’s only about 800 of them around, which tracks for AMG rarity.
Most Independent Shops Aren't Trying to Scam You with Diagnostics

3 weeks ago | mbworld.org | Patrick Morgan

Independent shop shows us why OBD diagnostics are great, but not the definite answer to every check engine light. Like the sunrise and the sunset, cars develop problems that will set off a check engine light. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a Mercedes or a Mazda. With age, things happen. But what exactly happens when a car goes in for diagnostics and repair? Well the folks over at SPR Autos show why it’s more in depth for your own good.
Buxbaum Benz Is a Blueberry Flavored 'Thank You' From AMG

1 month ago | mbworld.org | Patrick Morgan

Back when A and M were still running AMG, they had a special gift for AMG North America founder Richard Buxbaum. Some folks are a stickler for very unique things. Exterior colors are definitely on that list. Ever met someone who only buys cars in one color? Yep, that’s the type. Although not as strict on just one hue, Richard Buxbaum does like a snazzy paint job. It’s just that at the time, the W126 was exactly the opposite of the United colors of Benetton.
C63 AMG DR520 Is So Rare, You Probably Forgot About It

1 month ago | mbworld.org | Patrick Morgan

Mercedes folks in the UK thought the C63 AMG needed more pep, so the DR520 model added 70 more ponies. If you haven’t heard of the C63 AMG DR520, you’re not alone. Only twenty of these cars exist, and they were only built for the UK market. So you’d be excused for being a bit unfamiliar with this performance special. According to PistonHeads, this particular wagon here is one of just five DR520 wagons built. The name of the car is derived from “Dyno Rated” 520 horsepower.
6-speed Swapping A Murcielago? Yes Please!

2 months ago | 6speedonline.com | Patrick Morgan

Adding a third pedal to a Murcielago SV means all 12 cylinders are now precisely under your control. It all lands on your cochlea. The repetition of 1, 7, 4, 10, 2, 8, 6, 12, 3, 9, 5, 11. Each cylinder firing, sending a burst of percussion through the exhaust. It is the amazing V12 from the Murcielago SV. And we like it, a lot. It is a sound so pleasant that if you made it a ringtone, you’d never answer your phone. But the Mercielago SV only was ever fitted with the Lamborghini e-gear transmission.
Manual-Swapped CLK63 Black Series Might Be The Perfect Car

2 months ago | mbworld.org | Patrick Morgan

It had the right engine, the right chassis, and the right look. But the CLK63 Black was let down by one thing. One of the most overlooked platforms in the Mercedes lineup is the C209. I may have some bias, owning a CLK55, but the reality is that this platform contains all of the necessary DNA to make an AMG a true AMG. In its most extreme road going form, the CLK 63 Black Series showcases what the C209 is really capable of.
Take A Deep Dive Into This C63 AMG's Amazing Paint Rejuvination

2 months ago | mbworld.org | Patrick Morgan

Sit back and watch this hour long video show you how to make a good C63 AMG look perfect. It’s wild to think that the newest W204 C63 AMG is now 10 years old. In fact, I could hear my joints pop by typing that sentence. While many of them have now been used, raced, and wrecked, some of them still are very well cared for. Any detailer will tell you that the most difficult cars to work with are darker in color. They also happen to be the most rewarding too.
Rare R129 AMG BodyKit Is A Super Lucky Junk Yard Find

2 months ago | mbworld.org | Patrick Morgan

It’s not often you’ll find an R129 in the junk yard, and even less so clad with era-correct AMG parts. HWA. If you see those three letters at the beginning sequence of a part number, you’ve found pre-merger AMG parts. Well, that’s assuming you’re finding the parts at all. While AMG is incredibly popular now, before the 90’s, their volume was a much smaller scale. So if you did find an “HWA” part, you’ve struck gold.
It's Loud, Slow & Noisy, But the W123 300D Turbodiesel Is A Legend

Feb 25, 2025 | mbworld.org | Patrick Morgan

Every single 300D is worth rescuing. Nicknames like the “Million Mile Engine” didn’t happen because some persnickety owners got a reliable car. No, the engine in the 300D was awarded such a nickname for its incredible durability. A testament to “they don’t build them like they used to.” It’s the OM617 of course, and YouTube’s Car Wizard discusses how these engines – and the car they are in – stand up on the used car market.
G63 AMG takes on Tesla and Rolls Royce Super SUVs

Feb 12, 2025 | mbworld.org | Patrick Morgan

Beloved G63 AMG might have 605 horsepower, but it also has some fierce competition. AMG is known for speed, but they aren’t the only player in the game any more. In the super SUV segment, there’s a ton of competition. Especially when it comes to brash, big, in-your-face SUVs. For AMG they have the G63 AMG. It’s been around in many different forms over the years, starting with the G55, and now in the “63” variant. For 2025, it has 605 horsepower. Naturally, the most it has ever had.