Arabian Update: Mercedes W140 S-Class gets W221 transplant
Say you have a Mercedes-Benz W140 S-Class from two generations ago, but you really want is a Mercedes W221, the current generation car. Well, what else is an individualistic plutocrat to do other than give a willing tuner an unknown (and seemingly substantial) quantity of cash to make a few changes?
We can only guess at what amount of time and money was needed to fabricate and swap this new front and rear (which we'd like to think cost a lot less than a used W221 in decent shape), and we can't say we're not startled by the result. But our opinion matters not: the car lives, it's here to stay, and the owner must be happy... and maybe a little odd. Check out pics of the FrankenMerc in the gallery below. Hat tip to reader AMG!
Gallery: Mercedes W140 to W200 Conversion
[Source: Mercedes4Arab]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
nastinupe 9:50AM (3/26/2009)
That's great... but 95% of what makes this car such a great automobile is underneath the skin. Fail
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richbum 9:05PM (3/26/2009)
its an armored vehicle. A conversion like that will cost more than buying a new S-Class, but probably not more than buying a new armored S-Class.
Frank 9:58AM (3/26/2009)
No sure about the reliability of these cars but maybe the older ones were more reliable? It'd more than pay for itself then.
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Jason 10:12AM (3/26/2009)
I always thought the W140 was one of the best-looking generations of S-class. It looked so mafia...
Shame to ruin it like that...
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Franz 10:25AM (3/26/2009)
I think it's awful.
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Lee 10:39AM (3/26/2009)
Gotta admire the time and effort put into it... looks like a job well done, even if it is as ugly as sin.
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Lee 10:39AM (3/26/2009)
Oh, and further evidence we still pay too much for gas.
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Reality Check 8:28PM (3/27/2009)
Further evidence of your ignorance in International affairs, Lebanon gets international aid as a source of its economy and it has one the highest number of immigrants in the world escaping the tough conditions. Not to mention the high price of importing cars which involves customs,VAT, registration and other fees which can reach 100% added to the cars original value and 350% in some countries. This is one of the reasons they do these modifications in countries like Lebanon, Syria, and Egypt. My question is
"What does Lebanon have to do with the price of YOUR gas ?"
Hamhock 10:46AM (3/26/2009)
Looks like something I'd expect to see on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn with 3 rims and a donut with cracked tail light lenses, and "Hard Azz Hell" written in the top of the windshield. Lambo front doors, too, if we're lucky...
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Craig 10:55AM (3/26/2009)
Why? It's probably cheaper to just buy a new one, and it wouldn't look like this bastardized contraption.
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rsfourever 10:58AM (3/26/2009)
why not just buy a new one? less work, it'll be under warranty, and probably cheaper to boot...
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Mattias 11:08AM (3/26/2009)
Judging from the windshield, it is massively armored. So "just go and buy a new one will not work".
Ya know, we Germans are a poor people, so here it is common that the armored cars run by the federal state (Laender) governments usually are used up to mileages of 500.000 or 600.00 miles. And this means lots of engines and lots of suspension parts (autobahn speeds, and weights in excess of 7000lbs). It is just cheaper than new armored cars.
I3ziko 11:18AM (3/26/2009)
Judging by the wheels is also owned by a pimp LOL
k.w.a 11:06AM (3/26/2009)
my two favorite S-Classes balled into one and depressingly uglified. ugh!
I thought the general rule was if you're gonna drive an older model of any car, you should at least bring some class with it. being gaudy with an older model is NEVER a good idea. he should at least complete the job and change the doors so that it's not blatantly obvious. If he changes the doors there'll just be something that just doesn't look quite right about the car that you just can't put your finger on... until you finally realize it 30 seconds later.
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Brian 2:51PM (3/26/2009)
That car appears to be armoured. Hard to tell for sure, but it looks like there are some substantial A-pillars extending behind the front windscreen. That explains why it was converted as opposed to replaced.
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KrispyKarim 2:48PM (3/26/2009)
It is not a government car however, as Lebanese government plates use a different numbering system. It's probably a hashish growers car...
Patrick 12:07PM (3/26/2009)
Ohhhhh....so THAT's what happened to the old front end of that S-Class posted a while back. Remember....? The one with the CL front end transplant...?
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TODAY-G 12:47PM (3/26/2009)
Oh,man...What a awful look...I would prefer a W140 more than any other S...
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LloydChiro 4:38PM (3/26/2009)
The W140 is badass. I've always wanted one.
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P.V. 6:31PM (3/26/2009)
It certainly looks better than I expected. It actually looks kinda nice IMO.
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