Project BENZ

09/14/2026

W201 190E.

A documented W201 chassis located in the Philippines. Finished in dark purple metallic paint over period-correct 5-spoke wheels with polished lips. Lowered static ride height. Exterior details include yellow fog lights and a rear window decal. The interior is fitted with checkered floor mats, AMG dashboard badging, and a custom key tag.

09/13/2026

Mercedes-Benz W201 EVO II conversion.

This chassis runs a 2.0-liter automatic drivetrain with 225,000 kilometers on the clock. The exterior wears an EVO II kit complete with a carbon splitter and a matte black spoiler flap. The body is 80 percent repainted and completely smoothed, running magnetic license plate mounts and red Fifft taillights. It sits on air suspension over 19-inch original Mercedes wheels. The cabin is swapped to a 16v exclusive interior with an AMG dashboard, AMG shift k**b, and original black perforated leather headliner. Mechanical updates include a new timing chain, tensioner, brakes, and full fluid service.

09/13/2026

A W201 needs engine oil every 8,000 to 12,000 km, coolant every three years, gearbox fluid every 60,000 km, and brake fluid every two years. Cosworth 16v engines add a valve clearance check every 30,000 km. Diesels add glow plugs around 80,000 km. Follow the schedule and the car outlasts you...

A W201 needs engine oil every 8,000 to 12,000 km, coolant every three years, gearbox fluid every 60,000 km, and brake fluid every two years. Cosworth 16v engines add a…

09/12/2026

W201 190E. Powertrain swap in progress.

The factory powertrain has been removed from this chassis. It is replaced by a Mercedes M111 four-cylinder engine, identified by the red valve cover. Fabrication on a custom high-rise exhaust manifold is currently underway to accommodate the new block.

09/12/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟵𝟬𝗘 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀
The Complete W201 Corrosion Map

The Mercedes 190E rusts predictably at six locations: the rear subframe mounting points, the rear wheel arch lips, the front and rear screen surrounds, the boot floor under the spare…

09/11/2026

W201 190, Chameleon Car Co Tornado conversion.
Built in London.

The Tornado package replaces the factory lines with a comprehensive widebody kit. Upgrades include a deep front air dam, vented side skirts, widened arches, and a custom rear spoiler integrated over a twin-exit exhaust system. It stands as a heavy, period-correct structural transformation.

09/09/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀-𝗕𝗲𝗻𝘇 𝟭𝟵𝟬𝗘 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲
12 Things to Inspect Before You Pay (2026)

Before buying a 190E, inspect rust at the rear subframe mounts, the rear wheel arches, the floorpans, and the windscreen surround. Verify the engine code on the bulkhead plate matches…

09/06/2026

W124 Lang 6-Door.
040 Black paint over the factory extended wheelbase. Documented in Monaco sitting lower than standard on 8-hole alloys and fitted with a custom dual exhaust.