Avantgarde grill on my W124!

[W124ali]

Finally got round to changing the grill on my 124. Had to remove the old one out of the frame and install the new one which took a little work to fit correctly by looks lovely even if I do say so myself!

 

[guydewdney]

Nice - now you need some period alloys to go with that spec!

 

[Andy_C]

Hi,

Did you get just an insert or did you buy a complete grill assembly?

Regards,
Andy

 

[W124ali]

Just the insert. I used a metal strip (off a W210 door) to ensure it was pushed out, otherwise it has huge gaps all round. The original metal clips don't do enough.

 

[W124ali]

On my 'to do' list! Got a set of 16 inch 8-holes. just need to refurb them and source the tyres.

 

[dubsR33]

looks nice mate, i think a headlight refurb next and then maybe a personalised number plate would modernise the look immensely

 

[w124nut]

Although I am a stickler for originality, I must admit that I like the look of your W124's grille.

 

[SilverSaloon]

i've always fancied doing this. Was this from a W210 grille or a W140 grille?

 

[3 phase]

I had one of these but in the end found it just too glitzy so I removed every other chrome strip, trying the look first by masking off with black insulation tape, then it looked, to me, much nicer. Unfortunately can't locate a picture, I've sold her now to a very keen Spanish enthusiast.

 

[3 phase]

Here it is

 

[W124ali]

I bought the grill insert off ebay, takes a little work to make it fit flush but the end result is excellent.
Mercedes E Class W124 AVANTGUARD GRILLE FACELIFT 94-95 | eBay

I prefer to keep the car as original as possible but this is a subtle change that gives it a much younger look.
I think it was getting darker when I took the picture but the lights are very clean as its a very low mileage car.