From the boxy sedans of the ’80s and early ’90s, right through to the modern luxury machines of today, over the years the VIP scene has really evolved. But when I hear the term ‘VIP’ mentioned, the first image that pops into my head is still something like the car you see here. And it’s not a big-body Lexus or Infiniti, it’s a Mercedes-Benz – a W140 chassis S320 to be precise.
This Wekfest find comes from the Endless Projects crew, whose name can be found on VIP builds of all types. But there’s something extra sinister about this Benz…
While VIP style has found its way onto modern luxury cars with bumpers that do Lamborghini impressions and vinyl wraps in a plethora of colors, this one takes it back to the basics.
The body modifications are subtle, the color is black, and the ride height is low thanks to the requisite air bag setup.
You don’t often see a wheel like AME’s Shallen on newer VIP builds, but on a car from the ’90s it’s hard to think of anything more fitting. And as you can see, when aired down the S320’s front fenders lie perfectly atop the wheel lips.
There’s been some custom work inside the cabin, but all of the classic ’90s luxury style has been preserved.
Among the aftermarket additions are tables for both front and rear passengers, black curtains on the windows and of course that green tint which makes the interior feel like some sort of nightclub.
While I love watching the VIP scene evolve, there’s something great about the roots – which are perfectly symbolized by this German-built, Japan-inspired and American-perfected Benz. I’ve always thought it was kind of weird using the word ‘gangster’ as an adjective, but I’ll make an exception for this car.
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I want mid 90's Mercedes-Benz so badly...
That is gangster. So are two tone painted lexus's on chrome. Master P style.
Fakewood steeringwheelcover? Brrrr
Fakewood steeringwheelcover? Brrrr
That's better... Teutonic VIP.
That's better... Teutonic VIP.
Check yoself before you wek yo self
@Tom Lol! Now that's balla!
Feature the Genesis next to it peez!!!!
Feature the Genesis next to it peez!!!!
You don't build a car over night. One step at a time.
LavarBowers Check the Blox Evolution Coverage from last year. I did just that
johnbezt More rappers need to be rollin' the Lexus these days man,
960 I feel that.
Sonikku Hella Wek.
Sonikku Hella Wek.
@Tom Period correct wheel cover!
@Tom Period correct wheel cover!
@Tom "Brrr" Walnut?
@Tom "Brrr" Walnut?
My pops had an S450 in the same colour but with a white leather interior and 19 inch AMGs.
My pops had an S450 in the same colour but with a white leather interior and 19 inch AMGs.
that's 'ghetto', not gangster. don't insult the Italians.
cutterjones13 Nothing ghetto about it. The Italians weren't the first to have gangs either. Don't insult one of the best vip style cars I've seen in a long time.
crispykrem3 cutterjones13 of course the Italians weren't. Gangster is more a Mob term. Ghetto is like inner city hood near any MLK street in america.
and this car is totally ghetto.
crispykrem3 cutterjones13 of course the Italians weren't. Gangster is more a Mob term. Ghetto is like inner city hood near any MLK street in america.
and this car is totally ghetto.
crispykrem3 cutterjones13 of course the Italians weren't. Gangster is more a Mob term. Ghetto is like inner city hood near any MLK street in america.
and this car is totally ghetto.
cutterjones13 crispykrem3
it´s a badass car,but....
maybe in car-terms pure VIP, it would hve been called a pimps car while still in production when tuned kind a like this, afterwards except of some old schoolers, a wanna be ghetto star car... watch some ´gangster-rap´-vids from the late 90´s/ early 00´s....
it never had get rid of this connection over here in germany at least ,so.......
cutterjones13 crispykrem3
it´s a badass car,but....
maybe in car-terms pure VIP, it would hve been called a pimps car while still in production when tuned kind a like this, afterwards except of some old schoolers, a wanna be ghetto star car... watch some ´gangster-rap´-vids from the late 90´s/ early 00´s....
it never had get rid of this connection over here in germany at least ,so.......
cutterjones13 crispykrem3
it´s a badass car,but....
maybe in car-terms pure VIP, it would hve been called a pimps car while still in production when tuned kind a like this, afterwards except of some old schoolers, a wanna be ghetto star car... watch some ´gangster-rap´-vids from the late 90´s/ early 00´s....
it never had get rid of this connection over here in germany at least ,so.......
Going to take a shot in the dark and say that most of these negative commenters either have less built cars, or cookie cutter dime-a-dozen cars. Having anything worse than constructive criticism for a 90's Wald big body Benz on AME wheels, with his personal touches, is ridiculous.... Seem salty. Anyways, keep up the good work, car looks amazing, and is one of the cleanest vipstyle euro cars around, ignore the sheeple. Great write up, by the way!
Going to take a shot in the dark and say that most of these negative commenters either have less built cars, or cookie cutter dime-a-dozen cars. Having anything worse than constructive criticism for a 90's Wald big body Benz on AME wheels, with his personal touches, is ridiculous.... Seem salty. Anyways, keep up the good work, car looks amazing, and is one of the cleanest vipstyle euro cars around, ignore the sheeple. Great write up, by the way!
A true VIP would roll 2015.
John Key NZ that style are a misnomer..more about the car..then the passenger 8)
Give me slightly smaller wheels, and I'd happily drive this all day!
She looks big, I like that in a vip car. Big cars have more presence. Just needs a tech 9 in the passenger seat lol
I'm very proud of my husband, he put alot of hard work and sweat into building this car. He does not send the car to a shop to get things done. He does the work in our garage with help from friends at times. With having other priorities like bills and 5 kids the work on this baby is not complete. Great work happens over time not over night so keep watching and see what will happen next to the Benz.
Nah man this is euro vip so a AK47 is probably more fitting.
gangster? this is lookin pretty 90's yakuza to me! great build. nice to see out of the box builds.
cutterjones13 yeah man, those upstanding mafioso types are definitely an all right bunch! wouldn't want to lump them in with commonplace, less classy ruthless murderers.
I've owned 2 W140 S-classes..... such an iconic masterpiece
LynaThompson Congrats on getting this thing out here, i know the balance act Mr had to do to get to that, and that's achievement. Keep up your support
LynaThompson Congrats on getting this thing out here, i know the balance act Mr had to do to get to that, and that's achievement. Keep up your support
d_rav AKA gangster
cutterjones13 crispykrem3 You have obviously never been to any American "ghettos" never-mind the "hood". A car like this would be as out of place there as a 1971 Donk with bowling ball paint and 26" wheels in Monaco Italy.
cutterjones13 crispykrem3 You have obviously never been to any American "ghettos" never-mind the "hood". A car like this would be as out of place there as a 1971 Donk with bowling ball paint and 26" wheels in Monaco Italy.
d_rav Yakuza, Russian mafia, Cocaine Cowboys…in other word, gangster.
d_rav Yakuza, Russian mafia, Cocaine Cowboys…in other word, gangster.
Mike Garrett johnbezt Or Acura...like Ludacris.
It looks amazing. This style never goes too old on Mercs IMO (MEC Design is a good proof of that)
As a national of one of the most mafia-influenced countries in Europe (up to date) I have to say that except for the wheels and the stickers this is accurate. They used to drive a lot of these in Bulgaria back in the days (along with BMW E38's). Now they stick to more contemporary S-classes and 7 series, though
the car was very good
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