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RETRO ROADSTER - SLS AMG

Apparently, being a supercar isn't enough to save the SLS AMG from modification, and once again, it becomes the guinea pig in this mod job by Gullwing America. Inspired by the handmade 1955 300S Coupe W188 (which was the pinnacle of luxury during its time), Gullwing America created the GWA 300 SLC by outfitting this SLS AMG with a hand-crafted custom aluminum body, which lends it a retro-futuristic look that would feel right at home in a steampunk alternate universe. The GWA also has custom wheels, but this job was a lot more difficult than just swapping one wheel for another. In place of the original wheels, the GWA now has structural alterations that allow it to fit 21x9.5 and 22x12 Continentals. Party like it's 1955!

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BLACK SERIES BEAST - CLK63 AMG

The 2008 CLK63 AMG Black Series is already an impressive animal. Its 6.3-liter V-8 engine produces 500 hp, propelling the Merc to a 4.2-second 0-60. It has a top speed of 186 mph, and that's electronically limited. But this modified CLK63 is a whole other beast. A new Weistec twin-screw Stage II supercharger boosts it up to 670 hp, and with its full high-flow stainless steel exhaust, you can hear every one of them (especially once you flip the interior switch from "Silence" over to "Violence," which opens up a bypass valve in the exhaust). It also has a reinforced seven-speed automatic gearbox, Brembo brakes, Pirelli PZero Trofeo tires, and, in case things get a little too wild, a roll cage.

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MEET ERIKA - A45 AMG

Hot hatchbacks are the car of choice if you're looking for a compromise between fun-to-drive performance and the cramped realities of urban living. They offer the same compact size as regular hatchbacks, but their performance upgrades make them quick, sporty, decidedly non-boring drives. Ready for a blind date with the hatchback of your dreams?

Meet Erika. She's one of a kind. No, really. Erika is a one-off 2014 A45 AMG custom from AMG Performance Studio. Her 2-liter four-cylinder engine boasts 360 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque, allowing her to go 0-60 in about four and half seconds. Erika also has all-wheel drive and a seven-speed AMG Speedshift dual-clutch transmission. Plus, with her matte black exterior and purple highlights, she gives a whole new meaning to the term "hot hatch."

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A RIVAGE RUNS THROUGH IT - 2015 AMG C63 S

Even though its naturally aspirated 6.2-liter M156 V-8 engine has been phased out in favor of a twin-turbocharged, 4-liter V-8, this Merc still retains the C63 name. The 2015 AMG C63 S has 469 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque and can do 0-6 in 3.9 seconds. Despite being electronically limited, it still reaches 180 mph. But that's nothing compared to what happens after Carlsson gets their hands on one. This mod job, the CC63S Rivage, has been pumped up to 605 hp. A carbon-fiber front splitter, boot-lip spoiler, rear diffuser, and bumper have been added, as well as four (4!) black-chromed tailpipes. Top it off with Carlsson's Mirror Blue wrap, and the Rivage is ready to turn heads wherever it goes.

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AT THE HEAD OF THE G-CLASS

If you're a businessman, you probably need an appropriately professional-looking car to drive, and if you've gone to the expense of buying a £130,000 G-class, you likely want to keep it looking nice. But what if you could have a custom paint job that was both unique and classy, both subtle and exciting? For that, you need to find Manchester-based artist Ben Daye. You can check out Daye's work on his Instagram account where he has 47k followers.

Daye worked on the G-Class for three days. The colorful, abstract design is really more of an accent; it decorates only the hood and the rear spare tire cap, leaving the Merc's black, business-like exterior to speak for itself. Because even the most serious SUVs need a little splash of flair.