Duchatelet

[JonGM]

Can anyone give me info on this modification??

I have seen an ad for one full Caret spec??:!:

Over to you guys

 

[andy_k]

Carat Duchalet were (and still are) car body stylists

http://www.carat-duchatelet.be/

their kit ranged from spoilers to full body kits and interior styling including bullet proofing.

Not sure what they mean by "full Carat spec" you'd need to get more details from the vendor

HTH

Andy

 

[JonGM]

Thanks and a bit more info please anyone?



MERCEDES-BENZ 300e carat by duchatelet
4 Doors, Automatic, Saloon, Petrol, 119,000 miles, Metallic pearl grey, 3 Owners. ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Body kit, CD Multichanger, Central locking, Child locks, Climate Control, Colour coding - Body, Colour coding - Interior, Driver airbag, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Electric sunroof, Foglights, Front armrest, Electrically adjustable seats, Full service history, Head restraints, Headlight washers, Leather seats, Leather upholstery, Locking wheel nuts, Lumbar support, Metallic paintwork, Power assisted steering, Rear armrest, Remote locking, Spoiler, Rear headrests. This is a very rare vehicle and has a full duchatelet spec which includes full leather and suede dashboard with colour coded hand painted dials and stainless steel door kick plates,stunning throughout with new engine and gearbox fitted by mercedes benz main dealership.


Are these really collectable?
What kind of value are they worth

 

[andy_k]

not really that collectable because nobody knows much about them and very often the conversions were of "dubious taste".

What are they worth? Nothing like a similar aged AMG car which will always be easier to sell on in the future and probably about the same as a decent condition standard car.

Unless it's very cheap I'd walk away

HTH

Andy

 

[w124_E280]

The carat kits were offered as an alternative to AMG kits by some main dealers back in the late 80s/90s. The kits are very high quality but as mentioned above are not as desirable as an AMG. My w124 has a carat kit on and I think it looks superb very subtle but different. When purchasing a car with any carat parts on be aware that they are all non replaceable and if any thing gets damaged the only fix is a standard bumper or AMG parts in there place. So if you do buy one make sure its all in mint condition