Project BENZ

ProjectBenz is an independent archive and owner registry for modified Mercedes. Concours restorations, bagged dailies and quiet survivors all welcome.

Project Benz is the independent registry where modified Mercedes are documented properly and kept for good, built for the owners who treat a build as a record, not a phase. We started with the W201 190 and grew to cover the whole range, from R129 to G-Wagens. Add your car to the registry, document the build over time, find owners near you on the map, and dig through reference guides on chassis, engines, paint codes and parts.

08/12/2026

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabrio.

A fully original, matching numbers example. Finished in Metallic Silver over a black leather interior with a black hood. The car retains its complete factory equipment, including the original keys, tool kit, and service book. It has received constant, scrupulous maintenance and holds historical ASI registration.

08/11/2026

1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC.

Factory Astral Silver Metallic 735 over a Royal Blue 272 interior. Powered by a fuel-injected V8. 18-inch chrome wheels.

08/09/2026

1986 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth.

Factory Blue-Black metallic paint over black checkered fabric. Powered by the homologation 2.3L M102 four-cylinder engine with a Formula One-derived DOHC 16V aluminium head. Mated to a 5-speed dogleg manual gearbox. Sitting on period BBS split-rim gold lattice alloys and Dunlop tyres.

08/08/2026

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet.

European market example. One of 347 cabriolets produced for 1971, marking the final year of production. Matching numbers engine per the factory data card. Equipped with a center console gearshift and burled walnut woodwork. Accompanied by the original owner's manual, tools, and coco floor mats.

08/08/2026

R230 SL55 AMG. Early 2000s model, city transit.

Paint code 040 Black. Factory AMG multi-spoke wheels. Adjusted ABC suspension drop. Powered by the M113K 5.4L supercharged V8. Night transit under city lights.

08/07/2026

🇳🇴Jens Møkleby’s W201 190, Målselv, Norway.

A self-built chassis started in 2016. Power is delivered by a 5.0L M119 V8 fitted with twin turbochargers. The drivetrain produces over 900 horsepower. The car currently weighs over 1400Kg. It runs the Norges Raeste Bakkelop hillclimb event, with further structural adjustments pending to complete its dedicated hillclimb specification.

08/05/2026

1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC, C126.

This C126 was fitted with a genuine Koenig Specials Gen 1 widebody kit in period, verified by its 1985 German TüV certification. It retains the 5.0-liter M117 V8 and four-speed automatic transmission. The original Astral Silver paint was replaced with a custom Dark Purple Metallic over a factory Blue Velour 972 interior. The chassis sits on a Koenig sport suspension designed for the widebody track width. The 15-inch 3-piece BBS wheels feature gold faces with polished lips, running 285/40 Yokohama front and 345/35 Pirelli P Zero rear tires. Interior and exterior modifications include a sunroof delete, Euro-spec lighting, an AMG steering wheel, and an Eberspacher static cabin heater. This serves as a clear, concrete breakdown of the technical transformation data.

08/05/2026

1995 W202 C-Class DTM and ITC.

W202 chassis documented in motion during the 2024 Tourenwagen Legenden series driven by Thorsten Stadler.

The drivetrain utilizes a 2.5L V6 engine. Output measures 500 horsepower with a maximum engine speed of 13,000 RPM.

08/05/2026

C126 SEC Koenig Specials.

Koenig widebody conversion. Staggered multi-piece BBS RS wheels. Factory tan leather interior with wood veneer trim and period-correct centre console phone. Automatic transmission.

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