1987 Mercedes-Benz AMG Hammer Wagon: Six Liters Of Grocery-Smashing German Power

[@datzed]

"Even if no one else knows, I know. And its awesome." - Statement of a true car guy

[@BlueRidgeMB]

Thanks dude...:)

[@captmcneil]

Being able to drive a car for yourself, not as a status symbol. I fear, we will die out soon.

[@isukarse]

@@BlueRidgeMB this thing is one hell of a car, i hope it still runs good till this day :)

[@TheDonYG]

It's like that statement came from Heaven

[@carguynewb7856]

@datzed azz in you don't have to be good at mathzz to buy it

[@glxblrt]

This guy, rocking no shoes, driving an old AMG-wagon from 80's and using a Motorola phone, clearly knows what matters in life.

[@BlueRidgeMB]

Thank You kind Sir!! I nominate you for top comment of the thread...although I may have a slight bias. Regardless, Thanks for getting It;-)

[@Mr7E38]

So true...

[@apexxxx10]

Teemu Keinänen *Teemu sä vissiin oot suomalainen? Onks AMG-Mersu Farmareita Suomessa? Bangkok-Jomppa CarSanook Media Auto toimittaja suoraan Thaimaasta*

[@brandongascho6437]

@@BlueRidgeMB You have my dream car. It's so wonderful! Please post more!

[@BlueRidgeMB]

@@brandongascho6437 Thank you Sir! Don't have much in the way of video out there but we do have a number of photos on our Instagram page, Blue Ridge MB if you care to wonder by for a look...:)

[@nephimcknight5832]

That body style is god damn timeless. Love it.

[@alecman95]

I do not find the rear to be time less. Same with the w202-w204 generations. The station wagons always got ugly portrait tail lights

[@bigd5899]

Nephi McKnight looks a bit like the g class as a wagon

[@meteormedia7021]

Wow, back in 1987 this six liter, 400hp brute of a wagon must have brought many sports- and muscle car owners to tears...

[@javanbybee4822]

Meteor Media muscle cars hardly made 250 hp in the 80’s and early 90’s so yep

[@LarsMarsCars]

@@kevinellis1232 wow you must be a real car enthusiast

[@rban123]

it's definitely not getting beat by any american car from 1987

[@burperking2788]

it still does ! :))

[@steves4639]

well, considering how much this thing cost, I'd expect it to stomp everything else. A comparison of lbs per horsepower over purchase price would be interesting...

[@iamjesper]

what a beautiful car, looks so much better than modern cars.

[@toaster8907]

iamjesper In my opinion all cars look beautiful in their own way, but you have opinions too.

[@toaster8907]

But the prius and multipla are excluded from this

[@Rimrock300]

The modern Mercedes, and others, are so 'over the top' when it comes to styling, LED lights, and so on nowadays. Naturally it's because of competition, you have to come up with some new 'extreemes' regarding design all the time. I love the 'modest' look of the W124, simple clean lines. Yeah, it's all a mattor of personal taste. Well, I'm a w124 guy naturally) I just not have any interest in the modern computer cars, just love the classics

[@Rimrock300]

People in general don't care about the technical stuff , they just care about that the LED lights looks cool, and that the brand come up with a new model in 4-5 years, that got even more LED lights

[@michadebicki6534]

Not everybody wants to deal with mechanics/finding rare parts/getting rid of rust/the car stays on the parking lot for months because nobody knows how to repair it. Sometimes buying new can be even cheaper option than having to revive some old, a it more exotic car (I;m not talking about special cars like ferrari, these are nightmare to maintain) I'm into old alfas having in my garage 155/164/156gta all restored to mint condition, but to my work i ride with my brand new volkswagen jetta 1.4 tsi. This car will last 6-7 years without any problems, I had many vag cars with this engine in my work and none of them had any problems reaching 220-230 k km. For me this could mean even 10 years driving without any major mechanical problems. This peace of mind, that's why people buy new "plastic" (10 times more safer than old ones) cars.

[@6rimR3ap3r]

Those cars are so tastefully modified and made. Low, but not scraping. Fast, but not overwhelming. Must have been a great time to be wealthy :-D

[@Jodelorakel]

It's always a good time to be wealthy :D

[@FinitusInfinitum]

Back then 400 hp were quiet overwhelming I must say :D Never the less these cars will never go out of style as you said man

[@Flyingdutchy33]

Totally different era. It was the golden time for non american cars I reckon, the 80s and 90s. Even a simple "eco-box" grocery getter hatch was a blast to drive. Nothing today compares in the slightest to those days. I mean, you know you're in trouble when even a Civic starts tipping the scales over 1300kg's. When I come to power we're going to have a little talk about reversing this.

[@kiisu74]

@@Flyingdutchy33 "When I come to power we're going to have a little talk about reversing this." Can I vote for you, or do you have a different strategy in mind?

[@Flyingdutchy33]

@@kiisu74 Whatever gets me there man

[@BREEZEONE1]

Somewhere in Canada back in 1987, a brand new foxbody got spanked by a lady in a blue station wagon. Mullet and all.

[@leoray1234]

Lol

[@michaelhughes3302]

Wait, what? The lady had a mullet? Now that's just crazy!

[@KENNETHCARNIE]

That car is pure art. The engine doesn't scream.. It sings.. very passionately..

[@sobhi05]

Once you drive a Benz, everything else becomes irrelevant. Whatva beauty!

[@ebruceii]

I first learned of the hammer and AMG back in the 80s as a teenager from reading car and driver magazine. What a legendary vehicle.It’s a damn shame what AMG has become since

[@angry.8]

What a beas! 400hp in 1987!

[@artiXIXI]

opel omega

[@SoldererOfFortune]

*Lotus Omega

[@ImDembe]

* Turbolag Omega :D

[@CitarNosis317]

www.auto-data.net/en/?f=showSubModel&modeli_id=245 I don't see any Omega in that era. It had strong models, yeah, but this was still earlier. Not a merc fan but still. Props to Mercedes. And hey, if it was kept in mint condition, it would still work just fine today.

[@Dawwwg]

The 'Lotus Omega / Lotus Carlton' was not until 1990...

[@Tiagotaf]

The roar of that engine is unmistakable! One of the best melodies ever made!

[@vinzclortho7766]

why does an '80's car with an aero kit and proper stance look better than 98.999%(+/-1.001%) of cars made in the last 19 years?

[@Painwoodstudios]

Because they still have the rough edges and clear shapes. For the sake of aerodynamics, cars tend to have more uniform lines this day - which isn't bad in itself, it's just hard to define a distinct character of the car.

[@Singdollar]

It looks great because every car was made to look special. Unlike now, every manufacturer has a corporate face which Audi started.

[@ramsesf.7956]

@@Singdollar man I hate the corporate face. It doesn't make sense to have a car that looks like other 5 cars, like all the Volkswagen. Back in the day every car has their own personality

[@buddhamack1491]

Some of it also has to do with safety regulations such as pedestrian collision and crumple zones. Take a look at some ugly cars' original designs, some of the ugliest cars were gorgeous but once it goes through corporate and they see the cost of building it to be beautiful they start to enforce changes. Nothing they like more than making money so they reuse bits/tooling from old cars they have or other manufacturers that fall under ownership of the parent company. Basically safety and money is why.

[@NorwayChallenge]

It's all about taste. In my opinion it looks boxy and ugly. All I can think of when I see it are trashy necbeards who think they are fancy simply because it has Mercedes logos on it.

[@rosssmith9941]

This car is absolutely stunning. Its shame not many people know what the AMG Hammer is. AMG HAMMER is immortal

[@mistertee5000]

This one really pulls at the heart strings. What a beauty.

[@RealwoodFingerdecks]

Those are the emotions that no other modern car can give you.

[@doownek87]

This makes me so proud to work for Mercedes as an engineer. Big love, dude!

[@505LAN]

Have a 300TE and loving it. But this is something else. An ultimate machine.

[@Banner1986]

I fell in love with this car as a 6 year old. Had a poster of it on my wall along with the saloon. I still want it :-(

[@ANDREWSAMY562]

Banner1986 a wall poster of a station wagon. now that's non-existent lol

[@Banner1986]

Well, it is now :( My sister got ahold of it a couple years later and shredded the damn thing. Used to have all kinds of memorabilia... Now... not so much :-(

[@miurasvlamborghini]

+Banner1986 Dis-own her immediately...... jk

[@yousef.al-assaf]

Haha! Same thing here, except it was 2 generations ahead of this one, since I am 10 years younger than you.

[@c8a0t]

Bought an 1993 280TE Sportline wagon a couple of weeks ago, its not an amg, but the same chassis. Visit germany and take one home.

[@kurniaindrawan5369]

No words can describe how beautiful is this

[@CarlosSantos-ot6rg]

Its almost like a piece of art, what a beautiful car!

[@ebergstedt1]

AvgSubscriber it is a piece of art

[@herkusvitkauskas4443]

Not almost

[@ne2i]

Stop..... Hammer Time

[@erichakanson7010]

ne2i Ha! I was waiting for someone to say that. I haven't read all the comments yet but I'm sure somewhere in here someone said "Can't Touch This." Teenagers today probably won't get the reference.

[@maksym2828]

doom, doom doom doom! doom, doom doom - doom doom!

[@DouEditz]

When AMG logo was embossed in the body...just bad ass

[@antonioperez1624]

As I said before, these are the kind of stories we enjoy. Yes, show us the car, but tell the story as well.

[@matthewshambler2644]

Fantastic car.. wow.. My Father has a W126 500SEC that used to be a show car in the early '80's.. that thing still goes like a rocket! Cars then just had so much more character than most modern stuff.. superb video as usual guys!

[@bumblebee9019]

Make me one too! As long as there are power wagons like these on the streets, all is right.

[@BlueRidgeMB]

Call us up, happy to! Have one in front already, S124 w/ 7.6L M120..;-)

[@matthewdollman9065]

This is the one of the best KZbin channels I have ever seen. The cinematography is incredible, the people and their stories are always interesting and excellent, and th cars are something else entirely. I can't believe you don't have more subscribers.

[@durim8888]

This is indeed the greatest video on the internet.

[@gnarshread]

What a car! I have always loved that body shape and had no idea AMG produced a hammer wagon. It's so damn cool!

[@johnireland6301]

Jon is a great guy and so knowledgeable. He keeps my r129 running so well. The blue Hammer is wonderful.

[@davidf8752]

What a beautiful car. It has aged incredibly well!!!

[@StuartOliver83]

What a bloke 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@jospi2]

That body roll.

[@hotwire96]

The Autobahn and the straight piece of roadway are an AMG's happy places, was the case back then and to a large extent is still the case today

[@lukas4610]

It isn't the case today trust me. I've driven everything from the amg gtr to the new s 400dL and an E all terain. When you push them like really fast into corners, the dampers etc adjust and bodyroll wise, there's absolutely no bodyroll. The S class is still one big lady but it does stay planted.

[@Dawwwg]

I know older cars have way more body roll, but for such a lowered kit I'd expected better; perhaps some tired springs & shocks or chopped too much ?

[@chriserz94]

This isn't haggard garage, I don't believe any of the cars featured on this channel were on chopped springs...

[@alfamonk]

better? Roll is not a bad thing - particularly with older suspension setups. Might be progressive dampers that allow a little soft initial roll then stiffen up. Anyway, on the road it's preferable to have some roll than a rock-hard stiff ride.

[@hanshoogendyk2203]

the absolute best sound to come from a v8. NOTHING compares period!!!

[@bhumiriady]

Awesome video as usual! The ultimate sleeper wagon of the 80s! If you need something that is practical enough to complete your daily errands, yet still powerful enough to have some fun or scare your buddies, this car is for you.

[@A.V.T.12-80]

From a station wagon guy.........have fun with it !!! My dream car !!!

[@shinobi5371]

Hammer time

[@amightyatom]

Shin obi She's a Super Freak

[@Quatschmichnichdicht]

That Garage, dang! W124 is my favorite MB Series, cant go wrong with these

[@ScottishTouge]

Never knew there was a wagon version of the hammer I am now in love

[@osama7611]

More of these old AMG's please !

[@BlueRidgeMB]

Ozee stop by if you're ever in/around Atlanta, GA. Always have a few on hand:)

[@osama7611]

Blue Ridge Mercedes I would love to ,thanks

[@yoyo11177]

These are the best years of Mercedes Benz, up until early 90s

[@massimobernardo-]

just before bringing the Chrysler group to bankruptcy

[@ebergstedt1]

Bro 500e

[@Michael18751]

I love, love, love, the sound of that engine!

[@Republic3D]

This generation of Mercedes-Benz E-Class as well as the contemporary BMW 5-Series from the same era were the best looking, most solid cars you could get. They're legendary.

[@TeddysTheName]

These old boxy Mercedes Wagons are by far some of, if not the best looking cars on the road in my opinion. Would be such a dream come true to own something like this.

[@BikesAreFun]

What a rare beauty

[@krythrex]

this car is just so damn cool.

[@Jasshands1]

This made me smile, its like my experience with amg. I want to go for a ride, but its 40 below here and snowing:/. Its a weird but awesome feeling having all that power without showing it or others knowing. I love it.

[@jery2911]

The one driving and the one being driven in this car would equally love the thrill of being inside one of this kind.

[@Fish_Stick_Party]

The production quality and love shows with every shot of your footage. +Petrolicious you are unrivaled. You stir up the excitement and joy I've had for automobiles my entire life and haven't had the opportunity or ability to express. I can't thank you enough. You're doing God's Work.

[@johnbehneman1546]

Thank you so much. A modern classic high-performance wagon.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

I still want to thank Mercedes for still making the Bonkers E63 AMG Estate

[@BlueRidgeMB]

if you look closely you'll see the New/New 2018 E63S Estate in the background of one of the shots...;-)

[@maxjones5705]

I love the music in this episode! It just matches the car/theme of this video.

[@KLK01]

It has wipers on the headlights that's awesome.

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

Absolutely gorgeous despite a bit of body roll. Whilst I can only dream of a "Hammer" I am determined to find a nice 320; in the early 90's in the UK other people knew you had arrived if you had one

[@TheJagjr4450]

I have seen this car a few times at a European Concours auto show in Greenville SC.

[@BlueRidgeMB]

We haven't been in a Minute, but hopefully we'll be back again Soon. See you there!

[@TheJagjr4450]

@@BlueRidgeMB killer ride for sure....

[@eaunan]

wow! they really got the lines right on this vehicle! it's beautiful!! timeless.

[@Pietalexandre]

Ah the 80's, best era for cars and music !

[@scotie690]

Here in Europe we love station wagons, specially when you have family obligations. Even for today's standards this model is unique. How I would love to get one of these on my garage standing next to his current grandson. Thank you again Petrolicious for making my day with such act of class.

[@Errox358]

There is so much passion in this video, I can almost grab it off the air.

[@BlueRidgeMB]

Thanks Oliver...glad you Feel it..I did my best to convey it.

[@DannysGarage]

Fast German wagons are the best. I have a daily driver 2000 540i touring that's got around 300hp, so while it's not as fast as that Hammer Wagon, it's a lot of fun to drive in its own way. Eventually I'll swap in an 5L engine from an M5 and have a 400hp wagon, that would be nice.

[@Carbon1344]

Danny's Garage My father used to have this car, totally loved the V8 sound!

[@FLEX89]

❤E39❤

[@maximilianlindner]

Supercharge your M62 :)

[@malakisands8180]

I had a 99’ 525i with the 5 speed manual. I am looking for another one

[@Charlie1821]

Every time I see an AMG wagon (almost never, especially in the states), a part of me can't help but give a nod and a grin to the driver

[@aryopuguh8438]

I'm not a Mercedes fan, but this one has opened up my eyes! Lit af

[@Benjamin_Jehne]

The W124 is still the most beautiful E-Class of all time. For me, it’s the definition of Mercedes-Benz.

[@saavaa]

They diluted the brand too much. Now there is amg, amg s, amg black and those "half" amg's...

[@Maxu88]

@Death Star II The stupid A-class with 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine.

[@Maxu88]

@Death Star II I doubt it will fit. Even if it would it doesn't change the fact that it is not a proper AMG. It is just a half, as saavaa said.

[@michaelgriffiths7937]

Pine I’m Guessing the C43, E43, A35, care like that

[@jijo666]

Yeah. Gender studies is needed now

[@tollyt7465]

AMG back in those days was a completely independent company, who were allowed to do virtually anything they wanted with Mercedes vehicles, and came up with some of the most iconic cars on the planet. Now it's a subsidiary of Daimler AG, that does as Mercedes tells it, basically just a marketing exercise looking at some of the garbage that's diluted it's brand.. Apart from the Black edition cars, AMG really is just a badge that costs more to buy..

[@bicylindrico]

Big money car there. Worth every cent

[@saelsota1278]

I want this wagon! I am fine with the non AMG version!

[@maxim5481]

Video, the way it is edited, the picture, music and your comments and shure the car: everything is just brilliant! Greetings from Russia.

[@BlueRidgeMB]

Very kind of you Sir! The crew did an Awesome job, it was a Blast working with them..and it was a Surprising amount of work for what you see here! Y'all keep warm out there...and thanks again:) Make sure you come to Atlanta if you make it over here to America!

[@Kxji]

Classic AMG's are the best!

[@omarbenaissa927]

I love Mercedes

[@kangill2411]

Wow...I drive a 2019 AMG C43 wagon (Canadian edition 385hp) and I'm still jealous of your car.

[@ndubuezebethel837]

Oh men you should be restful

[@camiologytv7149]

Im soooo excited about this car, getting a 1992 model soon. I love the video.

[@ardvark84]

This car back at the time when it was made was beyond supercars. I mean 400HP is a lot today, back then it was supercar power so to have it in Mercedes estate was like a Bugatti Chiron estate or wagon or whatever you want to call this type of body today! I love it. My first car was an avant, second one was turing, curent one is an estate again. I guess you can see the pattern here...

[@BlueRidgeMB]

ardvark gets it...TY Sir!

[@leoave796]

If you understand German there is a very nice podcast about this car it's called "Motorikonen die 100 besten Autos aller Zeiten" and it's with Erhard Melcher (the M in AMG) he is telling a lot of nice stuff about the production of the engine and the car. It might release in English soon when the ai language models get better

[@JerryC25]

Wagons are so badass

[@pdx650]

Sir, you are lucky to have such a beautiful wagon and it’s one of a kind. Congratulations.

[@vwkoolaid]

Awesome car, fitting music and great cinematography as usual!

[@charlesmak534]

My dream car is a 959...This AMG wagon is a very close 2nd. That is a beautiful wagon.

[@BlueRidgeMB]

I wouldn't mind having a 959 either...;-) Thank you, Couldn't agree more...we just had her and 6 other Hammers up in NY at The Bridge for their show, was great to get them out and Drive some.

[@henrymoreira7898]

Dream garage

[@ClappedOutGarage]

Had a W124 wagon and they are the best. Really want another one someday. This AMG is awesome.

[@theneil007]

Killer wagon. Love it. So much body roll!

[@MaxMustermann-ub9ih]

Oh man what a beautiful car. I love the 124 series of Mercedes. Pure understatement.

[@JustAnotherDayToday]

MBZ released this rocket wagon when I was in high school. It was over engineered and built like a tank--top 10 of all time. Great lines too if I also may add.

[@ebergstedt1]

Hiaruga your profile picture made me think it was a hair

[@DriversSide]

What a sound! It's sort of low and growly but sounds like it loves revs at the same time.

[@erichakanson7010]

He said "even if no one else knows, I know." Believe me buddy, we get it. At least some of us get it. And those who don't should get it after this video. I'd be hard pressed to choose between this and an M-wagon. As usual Petrolicious, good stuff!

[@DiabloRMCF7]

Here for the 10th time never gets old to watch this car..

[@JT-dm1cs]

i cried just a little bit after watching this video.

[@bobruck666]

Best car ever

[@stephenoverstreet9898]

How do I find unicorns like this?

[@PatonHaus]

Money.

[@deeplyclosetedindividual]

LMAO yes, when you have the necessary "Kleingeld", the unicorns find YOU.

[@ElloGunva]

Barrett Jackson. Looks like this exact one and another sold there back in 2010

[@BlueRidgeMB]

Patience is Really the key IME...;-)

[@BlueRidgeMB]

the coupe, she lives here now as well since about 2 years ago.

[@dawidvdwalt]

Left work one day in my Golf 16v GTI. Got blown away from the lights by what I thought was a basic e-class. That was my introduction to the Hammer.

[@Diesel8290]

There’s somthing about driving an older 80’s Mercedes. Dosent need to be fast or handle good. Some other cars just can’t compare

[@rcmc1256]

Passionate guy with hes car

[@hughweber5551]

I was waiting for this video !

[@steelresilience]

Never herd of this till now. Truly a special car.

[@alexandrumarinescu1]

This car is so cool and collectable

[@SunsetAlgorithm]

Wagons are where it's at, there's nothing better than an unassuming car with hidden performance. Wonderful video, guy knows his Mercs.

[@BlueRidgeMB]

Thank you Sir...! I try to learn all that I can..something new Every Day...but that's half the fun..!

[@SunsetAlgorithm]

Blue Ridge Mercedes I most certainly agree, the persuit of knowledge is truly a passion I wish more shared.

[@shantanukulkarni6693]

what is the track at 0:50 and at 1:30

[@garybourke468]

I love station wagons

[@craigyirush3492]

@5:01 so nice to hear him refer to Mercedes as a 'marque' and not a 'brand'.

[@JohnnyBean78]

Beautiful. I have a 1997 Merc E420, still running beautifully, well taken care of, since I bought it used summer of 2018. Being a Mercedes fan my entire life, this is the first Benz I have owned. I love every minute of that V8, the smooth ride, quiet interior. That Special one-of-a-kind 87 Mercedes looks and sounds like an absolute dream. Congrats.

[@BlueRidgeMB]

Thank you Sir! The 97's w/ an M119 is a Great combo. I had one for years. Sold her with over 350K on the clock still running Strong. Enjoy, Happy Motoring!

[@JohnnyBean78]

@@BlueRidgeMB No problem. I have 198K on the clock and still going strong. A doctor owned this one for 21 years and took very good care of her. I have all maintenance records and she is a beaut. Needs some restoration on the exterior paint on the bottom of the right doors, but all original parts and such a wonderful car to drive. I am happy motoring. Same to you sir!

[@kyled4132]

Such a cool era for the German automakers