This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E has been converted to Series 5 (second gen) RX-7 Turbo power, and overall it looks pretty well done. The seller notes full NZ government approval for the swap, which also included the engine-donating Mazda’s 5-speed gearbox and a BNR32 Skyline GT-R rear end. Nissan OEM Midnight Purple paint is another nod to Godzilla, and the seller says “Please note that this car is a real handful and should be considered by EXPERIENCED drivers only.” Find it here on trademe in Christchurch, New Zealand for $12k NZD (~$8,400 USD today). Special thanks to BaT reader Kyle K. for this submission.

The W201 has always been a good looking car, and thankfully this one hasn’t been modified much as far as appearances go. We actually think the sought-after GT-R color suits it well, and the seller says the finish has recently been machine buffed. The car has been lowered pretty aggressively, and blacked-out 17″ TSW wheels don’t allow for much contrast, but otherwise, excluding a modified “190B” model designation and AMG badge stuck above, things look mostly standard here.

OK, there’s the big-bore exhaust too, hinting at the Japanese engine swap. The interior looks pretty nice too, with a Nardi wheel and decent looking upholstery front and rear. There’s no word on whether the tach plays nice with the swapped motor, however.

Here’s the turbo 13B, running a GReddy TD06 kit (wastegate, manifold and turbo), front-mount intercooler, Blitz blow-off valve, and standalone aftermarket ECU setup. The car retains factory MB power steering with a custom mount and pulley setup, and the rotary’s output is given as 300 HP.

This is put down in the back via an R32 GT-R rear diff and axles, with MB hubs that have been resplined to match. There’s no word on suspension or brake upgrades, but this is definitely an interesting and unusual build.