2005 | Mercedes-Benz C 55 AMG

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In the UK, a “Q-car” is widely defined as “a car that boasts high performance while having an unassuming exterior,” something our trans-Atlantic cousins like to refer to as a “sleeper.” The term Q-car was derived from the “Q-ships” of World War I. The Q-ships were generally humble looking mercantile steamers that had been equipped to the gunwales with concealed weaponry. Under the ancient principle of ruse de guerre, or "sailing under false colours," the Q-ships would lure in enemy vessels before un-concealing their weaponry at the last moment and opening fire. It is not clear if Mercedes and AMG were aware that they were creating the ultimate, noughties Q-car with the W203 C55 AMG, but they were.

This car is a superb example of this rare breed, too. Its Japanese life, free from steel dissolving salted winter roads combined with very light use has paid clear and desirable benefits. The condition is excellent throughout, hard to fault in fact, surely making it an absolute connoisseur and collector magnet. Indeed, it possibly represents the ultimate expression of 2000’s Q-car speed, stealth and sophistication.

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