Bernadette "B" Ruehr - 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS55 AMG
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Some people build cars for attention.
Some build for trophies.
B?
She builds for herself.
For her family.
For the feeling.
For that split second when you park, walk away… and have to turn back and stare.
And if you’ve ever owned a car like that, you already know exactly what she’s talking about.
From Alaska Roots to Vegas Nights
B’s story doesn’t start in a shop.
It starts in Anchorage, Alaska, as a daddy’s girl in the garage, watching reruns of The Dukes of Hazzard and helping her dad wrench on muscle cars.
Holding the oil pan.
Carrying wheels.
Getting her hands dirty.
Sliding through the windows like the General Lee.
That’s where it took hold.
The smell of oil.
Rubber.
Gasoline.
Garage air.
She didn’t just like cars.
She belonged there.
Then came the next addiction:
Hot Wheels.
And she never stopped collecting.
Fast Forward — Meet the Queen of Rebellion
Today, B lives in Las Vegas, where she’s known just as much for her personality as her build.
Wife.
Rockstar mom.
Hostess at Rebellion Pizza.
And lowkey one of the hardest-working car girls in the scene.
When she’s not slinging slices or craft beer?
She’s:
- detailing wheels
- planning the next mod
- baking with her kids
- or filling her phone storage with car photos
Perfectionist energy. Always.
And if you know her taste?
Black everything.
AMGs only.
Power over everything.
Why AMG? Why This One?
Some cars you choose.
Some cars choose you.
The Mercedes‑Benz CLS55 AMG hit both.
Only built for one year.
Only 2,765 were produced.
Even fewer with the rare P030 performance package.
Which means from the factory it already had:
- bigger two-piece brakes
- limited-slip differential
- 187 mph top speed
- 19” wheels
- Alcantara everywhere
It was supposed to be her daily.
Yeah… that didn’t last long.
Jet Fighter Energy
Ask B how it feels to drive, and she doesn’t hesitate:
“It’s like sitting in the cockpit of a jet.”
Panoramic view.
Digital displays glowing.
Supercharged V8 humming.
Then you roll into the throttle…
And suddenly you realize:
You’re not controlling it.
It’s controlling you.
That’s real AMG behavior.
The Look That Breaks Necks
Here’s the funny part.
Everyone compliments the “paint.”
It’s not paint.
It’s TeckWrap’s Crazy Grape.
A color-shifting wrap that flips shades with every angle — purple, magenta, black, metallic chaos under sunlight.
Then you add:
- carbon aero everywhere
- perfect air ride tuck
- deep concave Ferradas
- VIP interior
- thunderous cold start
It’s aggressive.
Elegant.
And disrespectful in the best way.
A true four-door coupe villain spec.
Build Specs — CLS55 AMG
Engine / Drivetrain
- 5.5L Supercharged V8 Kompressor
- Race IQ Stage 2 Tune
- ~570 HP / 616 TQ
- VRP Speed longtubes
- Cat delete / X-pipe
- Full muffler delete
Suspension
- Airtekk Stage 2 Plus air system
Wheels / Brakes
- Ferrada CM2 (Brushed Cobre w/ chrome lip)
- 20x10.5 / 20x11.5
- Lexani tires
- Red calipers
Interior (VIP Spec)
- Custom forged carbon steering wheel
- Forged carbon VIP trays
- Red diamond stitch seats
- Forged carbon trim pieces
Exterior
- Carbon lip/skirts / spoiler
- Custom carbon splitters
- Street Aero splitter & rods
- TeckWrap Crazy Grape (installed by 5150 Wraps)
Family-Built Hits Different
Here’s the part that matters most.
This isn’t a shop-built flex project.
This is:
husband + wife + kids + garage
She designs the vision.
Her husband fabricates.
The kids help.
It’s not just a build.
It’s a family operation.
Every bolt has memories attached.
That’s something money can’t buy.
More Than Cars — It’s Community
The scene gave her more than horsepower.
It gave her:
- friendships
- business opportunities
- sisterhood
- confidence
And maybe most importantly?
She’s become an inspiration for other women stepping out of the shadows and building cars for themselves.
Not for approval.
Not for validation.
For joy.
Final Thoughts
B’s CLS isn’t just a show car.
It’s personality on wheels.
Loud. Stylish. Confident. Different.
Just like her.
And honestly?
That’s exactly how it should be.
Dream Car
Mercedes‑AMG GT 63 S 4‑Door Coupé
IG: @2clssymama