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In a Hyundai. We seem to have come a long way from the Excel, folks.

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As is often the case with older VW’s, my headlights had become fogged and scratched – no amount of polishing or cleaning with rectify the issue, so I decided to replace the entire assemblies this weekend. It’s a pretty simple process, really, with immediate, satisfying results. Using a minimum of tools (Torx wrenches and a couple of screwdrivers) and replacement headlight assemblies purchased from AutoLightsBulbs.com for under $180 with pre-installed bulbs, the whole process took me about an hour and a half when I wasn’t snapping photos. The end result was an end to that milky, crappy-looking haze and restored nighttime lighting performance.

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Took a ride yesterday looking to traverse Trail Ridge Road while the rest of the Front Range baked in 90+ temps, only to be turned away by 12 miles of oiled gravel laid down in preparation of the Park Service resurfacing the classic 1920′s 12,000-foot-high scenic wonder. I even brought my winter gear.

So I turned back around to head back through Granby and down the slightly less scenic Berthoud Pass when I passed this curious camouflaged AMG Somethingorother. I can tell you a few things about it: it was definitely a Benz, the seats had AMG on ‘em, the two dudes that were walking out while I was taking these photos were not very happy with me, and that’s about the longest V10- or V12-hiding hood I’ve seen in… well… ever. Any ideas? Click pics for larger images of the MysteryBenz.