{"id":29758,"date":"2026-03-01T15:36:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T15:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/?post_type=product&p=29758"},"modified":"2026-03-01T15:36:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T15:36:28","slug":"original-gen-2-pre-merger-amg-body-kit-mercedes-benz-w126-se-sel-s-class","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/product\/original-gen-2-pre-merger-amg-body-kit-mercedes-benz-w126-se-sel-s-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Original Gen 2 Pre-Merger AMG Body Kit \u2013 Mercedes-Benz W126 SE\/SEL\/S-Class"},"content":{"rendered":"

Offered here is an extremely rare and highly collectible Gen 2 Pre-Merger AMG Body Kit<\/strong> for the legendary Mercedes-Benz W126<\/span><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This body kit originates from the independent era of AMG<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, before its official merger with Mercedes-Benz<\/span><\/span><\/strong>. Components from this period represent the purest form of AMG design \u2014 bold, aggressive, and hand-crafted in limited numbers.<\/p>\n

The Generation 2 AMG styling package defined high-performance executive presence in the late 1980s and early 1990s.<\/p>\n

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The Gen 2 AMG Design Evolution<\/h2>\n

Compared to first-generation AMG kits, the Gen 2 package features:<\/p>\n

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    More pronounced front air dam with integrated brake cooling ducts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Sculpted side skirts for a lower visual profile<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Aggressive rear apron design<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Wider, more muscular stance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Period-correct aerodynamic balance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The Gen 2 kit refined the AMG aesthetic while maintaining the unmistakable pre-merger character collectors seek today.<\/p>\n

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    Key Features & Benefits<\/h2>\n
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      Authentic pre-merger AMG body kit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Correct fitment for W126 SE \/ SEL models<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      1980s\u2013early 1990s independent AMG design<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Highly desirable Gen 2 configuration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Dramatically enhances road presence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Increasing rarity and collector value<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      This is not a reproduction. Genuine pre-merger AMG components are becoming exceptionally difficult to source, especially complete sets.<\/p>\n

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      Perfect For<\/h2>\n
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        W126 300SE \/ 420SEL \/ 560SEL builds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Period-correct AMG restorations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        High-end OEM+ projects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Collector-grade S-Class builds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Investment-focused classic Mercedes collectors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        When paired with AMG wheels and suspension, this kit transforms the W126 into a true executive performance icon.<\/p>\n

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        Collector & Investment Appeal<\/h2>\n

        Pre-merger AMG body kits represent one of the most desirable upgrades in the classic Mercedes world. As W126 values continue to rise globally, authentic AMG aero packages are appreciating rapidly.<\/p>\n

        Owning a genuine Gen 2 AMG kit means:<\/p>\n

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          Preserving independent AMG heritage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Increasing vehicle desirability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Enhancing long-term investment value<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Standing apart from replica builds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          These rarely surface on the open market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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          • Chassis: Parts<\/li>\n
          • Transmission: Automatic<\/li>\n
          • Seller: Private<\/li>\n
          • Authentic AMG Kit<\/li>\n
          • Euro W126 1986-1991 Fitment<\/li>\n
          • AMG Part Numbers<\/li>\n
          • Front bumper: 7880541<\/li>\n
          • Typ 001 126 881<\/li>\n
          • Rear bumper: 7880379<\/li>\n
          • 1810025306<\/li>\n
          • Left skirt: 7880101-1<\/li>\n
          • Right skirt: 7880101-2<\/li>\n
          • Made in West Germany<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":29765,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[79],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-29758","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-body-kits","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"shipping-taxable","11":"purchasable","12":"product-type-simple"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/29758","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29758"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/29758\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29766,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/29758\/revisions\/29766"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29765"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29758"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=29758"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=29758"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=29758"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}