In case your first response to this Konig physique package was “whoa!” then it matched ours. Take within the Field flares, wild wheels and loud coloration.
Now we have a mushy spot for R129’s right here at MBWorld. For the aspirational, these automobiles are an inexpensive method to enter the world of SL possession. Again of their prime, they had been coveted by royalty; actually, Princess Diana had one. However for essentially the most half, these automobiles don’t get a lot aftermarket consideration in comparison with newer AMG fashions. However you may guess that when somebody will get ahold of 1, they go wild.
That’s what Konig did with this 1992 500 SL. Discovered on ClassicDriver, Konig clearly went all out with the field flared goodness. Entrance fenders vent outward the door, and the rear flares have an open vent simply aft of the door. Though it’s clear from the photographs that it’s simply beauty. On the within you’ll discover the maroon theme proceed, with upholstery all in a well-known hue. Even the gauge faces are actually crimson.
However as loopy because the Konig package is, this inside was a manufacturing unit possibility. They simply constructed a number of issues round it to proceed the concept. Which can also be true concerning the manufacturing unit hardtop, now completed in the identical metallic flake paint as the outside.
Mechanically, this automobile has what seems to be completely different wheels, however that’s about it. Beneath the hood you’ll discover the acquainted M119 V8 making a stout 322 horsepower. There’s an aftermarket exhaust of unknown make that terminates on the rear, too. It’s sufficient to have loads of enjoyable, and look good within the course of. Granted, a CLA45 AMG may blow the doorways off this factor, however that’s not the explanation you purchase it.
Regardless of which approach you have a look at it, from a design by Konig, it’s moderately subdued. We expect that’s as a result of this was a later conversion. Eager eyed people will observe the headlights and taillights have been swapped out to the later facelift SL. Our estimates say that is no less than half a foot wider than the unique. However that is nowhere close to as wild as a few of the gullwing creations that got here out of the Nineteen Eighties.
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