Chassis Number: WDBEA50D4JA657168
At the time this car was built, AMG was still an independent tuning company separate from Mercedes-Benz. This particular car was built by AMG North America in Westmont, IL, during an era when, infamously, “The only limitation on what could be done to your Mercedes-Benz was the size of your bank account.” It’s estimated that approximately 30 AMG Hammers were produced worldwide, with only 13 of those built for the North American market.
The AMG Hammer is truly a legendary car on its own, and the history and story behind this example only elevates the prominence. Andy Cohen of Beverly Hills Motoring reportedly sold the car to a gentleman who drove the car from Beverly Hills to Las Vegas on his first day of ownership. Upon arriving in Las Vegas, he was pulled over for speeding and the car was subsequently seized by the DEA after some illegal substances were found in the car.
The car was then purchased from a federal auction by former professional baseball player Rob Deer. He owned the car for two years before trading it to Symbolic International, where it was then sourced by the current seller on behalf of the next owner. The car was then reacquired by the seller in 2006 and stored until last year.
Finished in Black Pearl Metallic (199) over gray leather (278) interior, power is provided by an AMG-modified 6.0-liter DOHC 32-valve M117 V8 engine paired to a re-valved 4-speed automatic transmission from a W126. Other AMG modifications include a full AMG aero body kit, 17-inch AMG wheels, AMG springs, shocks, exhaust and much more.
The AMG gauge cluster shows only 19,417 original miles, and this AMG Hammer is being offered by the seller with original photographs documenting the car when new, partial service records, sheepskin seat covers, a clean Carfax report and a clean New Mexico title.
