Any attempts on Avantgarde style grills?

[Nütz]

Was looking at some available for W123's on eBay, but then it struck me, I've never seen one on a W116. For good reason? Pics if you have them please.

 

[s class]

Yes there is good reason. I have a pic somewhere at home, I'll see if I can locate it this evening.

 

[Styria]

Was looking at some available for W123's on eBay, but then it struck me, I've never seen one on a W116. For good reason? Pics if you have them please.

Hi Nutz, I am sorry you got me stumped - I have absolutely no idea what Avantgarde grilles are. Yes , some pictures would be handy to have a look at. Regards Styria

 

[s class]

I think he is referring to big bus-style star emblems stuck on the front of the grille. you know, its a cheap conversion for the down-at-heel W116/W126 owner who really wanted an SEC or SL.

 

[BAR]

There were a few organisations that once manufactured replacement grilles in the style of the 107's. Ging the car a 'sportier' look.

This gave prominence to a large 'star' filling the centre of the grille and 7 horizontal slats with the centre slat being chrome trimmed. The top mounted 'star' was then removed.

http://image.www.rakuten.co.jp/garagecurrent/img10273114913.jpeg

 

[Nütz]

It's a grill that is all chromed out, rather than strips with a grey background.

An example of an Avantgarde grill for W123's

 

[GreaseMonkey]

Either way, who really wants to look like a pimp?
I have seen similar jobs on some cars, and really, it doesn't look good.
Chris M.

 

[oscar]

Don't know if these come close to what you mean nutz but I tried this on my 350 way back when I was putting on the amg spoiler. Nothing permanent just jammed spare strips in there. Not sure how I was going to attach them but I ended up being 50/50 about the look. But I first got the idea after seeing a pic from nomada on benzworld a few years ago (see bottom pic) and saw how some newer mercs had that type of grille that you posted nutz. I love that w123 grill. That would look great IMO. Looks more stylish than just extra strips.

 

[Styria]

Yes I'll go along with you Ossie. It is, after all, a little different from the norm and it's a bit like having the Bundt Alloys chromed.
I have said it before, and I'll say it again, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I would not want to be critical of anyone trying to be a little different. Regards Styria

 

[GreaseMonkey]

I have said it before, and I'll say it again, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I would not want to be critical of anyone trying to be a little different. Regards Styria

Sitting on the fence will get you splinters up the b*m!
C.M.

 

[Styria]

Sitting on the fence will get you splinters up the b*m!
C.M.

No Grease Monkey, it's a matter of respect for what someone values, and consideration for their feelings - as simple as that. Regards Styria - -plus, I do like the idea of having something different.

 

[GreaseMonkey]

No Grease Monkey, it's a matter of respect for what someone values, and consideration for their feelings - as simple as that. Regards Styria - -plus, I do like the idea of having something different.

Only kidding mate, my little joke, not to worry.
Although yes of course in a free country anyone can make what they want of their own Mercedes and not worry about what anyone may think.
Big alloy wheels, chrome wheel arch trims, loud 'doof-doof' stereo, lurid paint scheme, or any combination thereof.
But, in that same free country, we all have the choice whether to admire, laugh at, or criticise that person.
Chris M.

 

[Michel]

In my (not so humble) opinion, the more Chrome and Bling, the better

 

[GreaseMonkey]

In my (not so humble) opinion, the more Chrome and Bling, the better

Now who is having a laugh? I am not rising to the bait, mate!
C.M.

 

[Michel]

Now who is having a laugh? I am not rising to the bait, mate!
C.M.

Bait?
What Bait?

These are my real thoughts...
If I didn't think it would be over capitalisation, I would chrome most of the 'visible' and chromable items on my 690SEL

 

[Nütz]

Found one finally. I don't think it looks bad at all, but that's just my opinion.

 

[Michel]

Found one finally. I don't think it looks bad at all, but that's just my opinion.

Quite nice, but where can you get it from ?

 

[deton8r]

I believe we're talking about grills like this, correct? I have never found one for a w116 but they show up on eBay from time to time for the w126.

 

[Michel]

One of the Tow Truck Drivers who frequenst my work shop has offered to get me a 'large' star and adapt it to the W116 grille for me.
He says they do it in the Middle East ...


Maybe I should take him up on his offer with a spare grille I have (as he needs to cut through the grille)

 

[abl567]

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