Odd "AMG" Branding on a B-Class & a Cosworth

[mercboiuk]

I was in Stamford on Sunday for a car show.
While wondering around the town I spotted this B180 CDi.

Now I'm not a fan of AMG badging when a car has absolutely no AMG paraphernalia whatsoever, but why on earth would you badge it with an imitation AMG badge?! Still, it gave me a giggle

Shortly afterwards, I spotted this pleasent gem by the High Street!
Unfortunately I couldn't get a front shot, but it appeared to have an AMG front bumper.

Darren

 

[horsesuitedfool]

Your list of Current Family Cars gave me more of a giggle.......!!

 

[renault12ts]

They look like the owners initials...

 

[Dodge]

Why Oh Why do they do it?

Reminds me of seeing Turbo badges stuck on standard fiestas and clios, makes me smile.

 

[JumboBeef]

I had my first car in 1983: it was an Austin 1300 from 1972.

XR2 and XR3s were all the rage at the time but I couldn't afford one of those so I made up a badge to stick on the back of my Austin.

It said XR1

 

[d w124]

Why Oh Why do they do it?

Your exact words reminds me an old thread

 

[d w124]

Why Oh Why do they do it?

Reminds me of seeing Turbo badges stuck on standard fiestas and clios, makes me smile.

Or irmsh whatever is called on standart BMWs

 

[corned]

Yes, I think renault12ts has it - that badging is more AKM than AMG!

 

[Smatt]

I was in Stamford on Sunday for a car show.
While wondering around the town I spotted this B180 CDi.

Now I'm not a fan of AMG badging when a car has absolutely no AMG paraphernalia whatsoever, but why on earth would you badge it with an imitation AMG badge?! Still, it gave me a giggle

Maybe the non standard stick on rear spoiler qualifies it for AMG status?