1996 Mercedes-Benz AMG C36

$29,990

Key Detail

Kilometres: 103,268km
Engine: 3.6 litre V6
Transmission: 4 speed auto
Body: Sedan
Seats 5
Import History: Japan
Fuel Type: Petrol
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Description

1996 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG – Black

Before AMG went corporate. Before turbochargers did all the talking. This is the real deal — the original AMG supersedan that quietly embarrassed Ferraris at traffic lights while the driver wore a suit.

Under the bonnet sits a hand-built 3.6-litre naturally aspirated inline-six, producing a muscular 206 kW and delivered with that unmistakable old-school AMG growl. It’s smooth, torquey, and utterly addictive — the kind of engine they simply don’t make anymore.

Finished in timeless black, the C36 carries itself with understated menace. No wings, no nonsense — just subtle AMG badging, factory body kit, and the confidence of a car that knows exactly what it is.

Inside, it’s peak 90s Mercedes: rock-solid build quality, supportive sports seats, carbon fibre trim, and that bank-vault feel that modern cars can only dream of. Comfortable enough for daily use, but when you lean into it, the C36 reminds you very quickly why it became a legend.

This was AMG’s first official collaboration with Mercedes-Benz — and it shows. A future classic that’s already earned its stripes.