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Bagged 1986 Mercedes 190E on AMG Hammer Rims From Thailand – Part 2

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BAGGED 1986 MERCEDES 190E ON AMG HAMMER RIMS FROM THAILAND

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Matt Grabli
March 8, 2025

Continuing our previous article dedicated to a small privately owned European car collection from Bangkok, Thailand, we’re taking an in-depth look at the 1986 Mercedes 190E owned and modified by Chet Sriprawatkun.

Lowered Mercedes 190E

“Being a long-term fan of European sports cars of the 80s and 90s, he’s always had a soft spot for the Mercedes W201 body style, and formed his own vision of a perfect 190 build. As soon as he managed to find a proper example for his project, the modification process began.”

Table of Contents

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  • 1986 Mercedes 190E Custom Build
  • List of Modifications
    • Performance
    • Suspension
    • Wheels
    • Exterior modifications
    • Interior modifications
  • Conclusion

1986 Mercedes 190E Custom Build

Being a long-term fan of European sports cars of the 80s and 90s, he’s always had a soft spot for the Mercedes W201 body style, and formed his own vision of a perfect 190 build.

Stanced Mercedes 190e W201
Lowered Mercedes 190e Brown with AMG rims
Mercedes 190 racing spoiler Evolution
Mercedes 190e Evolution rear trunk spoiler

Like a sophisticated car guy and a creative mind, Chet has been always looking for something different without backing down from truly challenging projects. No compromises on parts selection were made while modifying this old Benz. Like many of us, the main things that he was focused on were the clean period-correct looks and a low stance.

Mercedes 190e W201 AMG front bumper
Bagged Mercedes 190e W201 on air suspension
Mercedes AMG rims 17×8.5 up front and 17×9

To restore the reliability of his 190E and make it more agile on the road it was decided to swap a Mercedes M111 engine in place of an old beater motor. Factory paint that started to show signs of age was coated with the fresh layer of dark tan color which looks to be the Factory option on W124 E-class models.

Continuing the exterior theme you can notice a sporty BBS front bumper, along with the side skirts and the rear bumper. The EVO1 spoiler sits on top of the trunk as a homage to the famous Mercedes 190E Evolution.

Lowered mercedes 190e in brown color

As you may have guessed from the extremely low clearance, this Mercedes 190E sits on air suspension. The owner’s choice fell on the FeelAir air bag kit which allowed to tailor the fitment and install a set of staggered custom spec AMG Hammer wheels sized 17×8.5 up front and 17×9 on the back.

Mercedes 190e black taillights

Inside you’ll notice the stylish Nardi Gara4 steering wheel, classy AMG shift knob and a pair of sporty Recaro DS bucket seats.

Mercedes 190e on FeelAir air suspension and a set of staggered custom spec AMG Hammer wheels
Classic mercedes on the streets of Thailand
Classic mercedes on the streets of Bangkok

List of Modifications

Performance

  • M111 Engine Swap

Suspension

  • Air suspension FeelAir
  • Silver project front camber plate

Wheels

  • AMG Hammer 17″ custom spec wheels
    • Front 17×8.5 et+22
    • Rear 17×9 et+11

Exterior modifications

  • BBS front bumper
  • BBS side skirt
  • BBS rear bumper
  • Evo1 rear spoiler

Interior modifications

  • Nardi Gara4 steering wheel
  • AMG shift knob
  • Recaro DS
AMG Hammer 17" custom spec rims
Brown Mercedes 190e With AMG body kit fully restored

Conclusion

This custom 1986 Mercedes 190E seamlessly blends period-correct modifications with modern performance upgrades, creating a unique interpretation of the classic W201 platform. From its M111 engine swap to the expertly fitted AMG Hammer wheels and air suspension setup, every detail of Chet’s build shows thoughtful execution and attention to detail.

Parts CategoryDifficulty Rating*
Suspension Mods:8/10
Performance Mods:4/10
Exterior Mods:5/10
Interior Mods:3/10

* Based on our build difficulty evaluation system ⓘ

The W201’s transformation leans heavily into aesthetics, with its full BBS body kit arsenal earning 5 points and setting the car’s street presence. Scoring a commanding 8 points, the FeelAir suspension setup steals the spotlight as the build’s technical centerpiece. The M111 heart transplant and period-correct Recaro interior upgrades round out this European classic with respectable scores of 4 and 3 points respectively.

RHD mercedes 190e

Watch the progress and find out more about this Mercedes 190E project by visiting the Instagram profile of the owner: @coronamafia!

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Matt Grabli
With more than 10 years of experience as a mechanic and aftermarket performance parts specialist, Matt is specialized in vehicle modifications of any sort. He appreciates the motorsports heritage and keeps his hand on the pulse of modern trends. His life goals are documenting the diversity of the modern automotive culture and inspiring others to build the cars of their dreams! Connect with Matt on: FB, Pinterest, LinkedIn

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