Patrick Morgan

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.