Merc Conversion Advice

[Hunter T]

I know il get all the "why would you" posts but here goes.
I really like the looks of the SL65 black wide arch cars and although i dont have the 200k to buy one, the look can be achieved for 15k, which is a realistic proposition.
Now my dilemma is whether to go for a SL 500 or a SL55 as a base car.
The 55s are making 15k ish and a 500 can be had for 8. Both go reasonably well.
Now with the 55 and the kit id have a car that looked great and gave me 90% of the performance, with the 500 it would be more like 70%.
Would i be taking value away from a possible classic by modding the 55?
I would would be trading in my 911 997 C4S to do this.
Cheers in advance guys

[Hunter T]

The build I was looking at are by a company called dynamic customs in Bolton, with the build you get seat retrim wheels and a full respray. I think they look great. I've owned fast cars before including a 640 BNP r33 gtr, most m cars and also cruisers like rr supercharged. My cars have also included cerbs and a tamora, and to be honest tvr are my fave. But I do big miles and like to look different and have a bit of poke in comfort. I love the looks of the black series but can't afford the gen article. Have a look on the site and see what you think

Edited by Hunter T on Thursday 21st September 18:02

[Hunter T]

Hey thanks for that, when you say "your body shop" do you mean that you have fitted one of these kits? If i do decide to go down this route it will definitely be a 55 i use, just because of the umph. Whats the difference between the 63 and 65 kit? are they both wide arch? Have you had any issues with the kit / fitment? To be honest, the posts on here have made me have second thoughts. Have you any regrets about chopping up a 55?

[Hunter T]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLJwtDPOPtA