This 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 has been modified to make use of the engine from a C36 AMG of the same era. The seller summarizes the car as being turnkey, with essentially no needs other than a new owner–even A/C was properly converted. In addition to the swap, various 500E-sourced parts are mentioned, while some standard maintenance has also been addressed as well. Find it here on Craigslist in Norwalk, Connecticut for $10k.

The description refers to paint as factory original Midnight Blue, and though normal wear and tear is to be expected, overall finish still shows nicely. Sheet metal looks straight, and the stripe down the belt line is a nice touch. Wheels are super-lightweight, forged 16″ items from a newer CLK, and their modest design and diameter work very well here. Notably, self-leveling suspension is reported to be 100% functional.

The interior features burl wood trim along with heated seats and a steering wheel pulled from a 500E. Blowing cold, A/C benefits from a new condenser, drier and compressor. The head unit has been replaced with a modern piece that doesn’t jive with the rest of the cabin’s fittings too well, but finding a more suited replacement shouldn’t be hard–there are several sources out there offering aux-in conversions for older Becker Mercedes OEM decks now, too.

Photos of the cargo area also show a third row rear-facing bench.

Gone is the original 3.2 liter M104 DOHC straight-six in favor of a larger, hand-built 3.6 liter AMG engine from the same family. Though the engine bay looks pretty stock, output now stands at 280 HP and 284 lb. ft. of torque, a nice increase over the 217 and 229 of the stock powerplant. In addition to the motor, the transmission was also replaced by a unit that received various new seals and gaskets, while suspension benefited from a rebuild that included 500E springs and sway bars, Mercedes Sportline bushings and Bilstein dampers up front.

Says the seller: “The car’s exhaust is not running any cats, but will come with an extra set of factory catted pipes. It has a current CT emissions and has never had any issue passing. I have replaced the heavy Mercedes factory resonator for a more performance oriented piece. The exhaust has slightly more sound than stock, but it is still pretty quiet. The top end is noticeably improved with this set up. The non-cat 3.2 M104 was good for around 20 hp more than the catted USA version, so the engine should be putting out close to 300 horsepower as-is. I have a line on a 3.06 ASR differential which would really transform the car off the line.”