SEMA: Another unfortunate victim of Cartier syndrome
Posted Nov 3rd 2006 4:08PM by Damon Lavrinc
Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA, Mercedes-Benz

We're almost certain that months before the aftermarket showcase that is SEMA takes place, one supplier of automotive detritus is assigned the task of creating the obligatory crystal-encrusted whip. This year, that
burden honor fell on RAZO, a company that this writer remembers as selling chrome shift knobs and neon pedal sets back in the day. If there's more to the company now, we don't know, but if they're looking for exposure, this bejeweled SL600 fits the bill.
If you follow the jump, you'll see that even the exhaust tips can't escape the blingification and, oh, can't forget the faux-fur seats. Enjoy, preferably with your good taste in the next room.








Tags: mercedes benz, MercedesBenz, razo, sema, sl600
Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry. Email addresses are never displayed, but they are required to confirm your comments.
When you enter your name and email address, you'll be sent a link to confirm your comment, and a password. To leave another comment, just use that password.
To create a live link, simply type the URL (including http://) or email address and we will make it a live link for you. You can put up to 3 URLs in your comments. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use <p> or <br> tags.
Please note that gratuitous links to your site are viewed as spam and may result in removed comments.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
DriftPunch @ Nov 3rd 2006 4:22PM
I didn't know that the Bedazzler had a spotwelding edition!
ggj @ Nov 3rd 2006 4:22PM
what the hell, did they just kill a mermaid and skin it. But I like the seat it looks like my slippers
Eric @ Nov 3rd 2006 4:42PM
Liberace Live's On!
Big Al @ Nov 3rd 2006 5:11PM
I bet waxing that thing would be a total pain in the a$$.
Jimmy C @ Nov 3rd 2006 5:20PM
I think all the glittering might have messed with the equilibrium of whoever was taking those pictures...
Kamil @ Nov 3rd 2006 5:22PM
what happens to cars like these after the show?
seriously, I cant think of why someone would actually drive a car like this (pimped/bling-bling cars aside), nevermind paying for all these crystals on top SL600... and I'm sure the moron that created this also wants to get paid for his time.
Gr8estUSAHero @ Nov 3rd 2006 5:53PM
It's ridiculous. I was just looking at this MB and many other hideous cars that people actually pour money into here. The site has tons of vids and photo galleries too. SEMA is awesome, but cmon...
http://www.autobytel.com/content/shared/articles/templates/index.cfm/article_id_int/2255
Ty @ Nov 3rd 2006 7:18PM
High fashion shows feature garments that represent an unpragmatic pinnacle. Dresses designed for common wear may pull features of such art, but the art itself cannot, and wasn't designed for, wearing to a restaurant or whatnot.
Look at this car and many other outlandish ones at SEMA in exactly the same light: It's a fashion statement that the creator never intended to see rolling up every Main Street in America. Well, maybe Beverly Hills.
Maxzillian @ Nov 3rd 2006 8:10PM
Looks like Paris Hilton found her next car.
mudzipper @ Nov 3rd 2006 11:17PM
to #5
Hahahahahaha, I think you may be right
Jennifer @ Nov 3rd 2006 11:30PM
OH MY GOSH! This girl LOVES it!!! Where can I get one!!?!?! Throw some of those million dollar rims by Asanti and this is the PERFECT vehicle!!!
Green Lotus Elise @ Nov 4th 2006 12:34AM
I'm REALLY ashamed to say it, but I'd pimp it.
BOB @ Nov 4th 2006 1:36AM
_________VERY GOOD FOR SCRAPING THE SKIN OFF PEDESTRIANS WHO DARE TO GET IN THE WAY__________
g35dan @ Nov 4th 2006 9:57AM
I didn't realize that Razo and Garson were related in anyway, but that MB is probably more Garson D.A.D. than Razo. http://www.dad-co.jp/
gbh @ Nov 4th 2006 10:54AM
This is why I quit going to SEMA years ago - the show is too big, and most of the displays and products are irrelevant to anyone but the "appearance" clientele.
(And the models are nowhere near hot enough to make up for it all...)
But, if you're looking for 32" rims, and 'urban poseur automotive lifestyle' accessories - SEMA is your show...
car specifications @ Nov 4th 2006 2:02PM
This is a bullshit not a car.
Young G @ Nov 6th 2006 12:55AM
The car's actually rumored to belong to the Sultan of Brunei... not that it makes things any better. ;)
Browntown @ Nov 6th 2006 4:25PM
Holy crap!!!! I'd hate to be the guy that has to detail that thing!
diddy @ Nov 6th 2006 9:00PM
thats really pretty...............
pretty fugly.
Bond @ Nov 11th 2006 11:43PM
Cool!! I like the SL600 and it looks nice like this. I would rather have it painted this way, but I still think it looks good the way it is. I'd change the rims though, no chrome for me.