Man finds rare AMG in local junkyard and calls it a ‘once in a lifetime’ discovery
- A ‘huge’ Mercedes fan found this rare AMG body kit
- The kit was on an abandoned Mercedes at a junkyard
- And it’s worth a lot more than he paid for it
Published on Mar 16, 2025 at 7:03 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Mar 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
A Mercedes-Benz lover in Canada had a ‘once in a lifetime’ discovery when he found a rare R129 SL AMG body kit in a junkyard.
Content creator and car enthusiast TJ Lamb is a ‘huge fan’ of the German marque.
So much so, that’s he’s already the proud owner of a Mercedes-Benz 190e, that he’s turned into a replica 260E W124 and a G-Wagen.
But he still thought there was something missing from the ‘trinity’ of Mercedes – a Mercedes R129 SL.
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The Mercedes enthusiast made a cool discovery at a junkyard
Many of us dream of stumbling upon a rare or unusual vehicle in a junkyard – like this one-of-two Dodge Coronet, or this haul of 1920s motors discovered in Dakota.
And one guy who made that dream a reality recently was TJ Lamb from Magnacars.
Lamb is a self-confessed ‘Benz guy’ and has managed to build a pretty sweet collection over the years.
Lamb, who you may remember as the guy who bought a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow as his first ever car, got wind that there was a Mercedes W124 at his local ‘pick and pull’ junkyard.
But it wasn’t in great shape, unfortunately.
Taking a closer look at the Mercedes, Lamb noted that it was missing its tires, had a seriously damaged bumper, and… well, the list goes on. Let’s just say the car had certainly seen better days.
Nonetheless, Lamb thought the vehicle ‘might be worth saving’ because of its genuine HWA stamped R129 SL AMG body kit.
Removing the AMG body kit from the old car wasn’t easy
Getting the body kit off the car was easier said than done.
In a stroke of luck, Lamb’s friend Daniel spotted a rusty old jack in the trunk of one of the cars and was able to get the Mercedes lifted.
After that, they could begin the careful process of removing the body kit.
Unfortunately, that badly damaged front bumper had to be left behind – but other than that, Lamb was able to nab the whole lot – and for just $200.
He then went to an expert to see how much it would cost to restore the kit and was told it would be around $1,875.
Not a bad find, considering they can sell for around $3,000 online.
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
