Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 127
1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Chassis no. 109018.12.002404
Sold for US$56,000 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 127
1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
The Audrain Concours Auction|30 September 2022, 16:00 EDT|Newport, Rhode Island, International Tennis Hall of Fame
1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
Chassis no. 109018.12.002404
Chassis no. 109018.12.002404
6,332cc SOHC V8 Engine
Mechanical Fuel Injection
300bhp at 4,100rpm
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Well documented ownership, maintenance and restoration history since new
*Highly optioned example featuring luxurious appointments and excellent build-quality
*Lovely, period-correct Tobacco Brown over Cognac leather interior
*Powerful Mercedes-Benz luxury Sedan designed by Paul Bracq
THE MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SEL 6.3
'The greatest sedan in the world,' according to Road & Track, and few would disagree with the authoritative American motoring magazine's assessment of what in its day was the last word in high-speed opulence: the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3.
First shown at Frankfurt in 1965, the 'S' Class Mercedes range, designed by Paul Bracq, was outwardly distinguished from preceding models by a new sleeker bodyshell with lower roof and waistline as well as increased glass area. Joining the range for 1968 was the 300 SEL 6.3, created by installing the powerful 6,332cc overhead-camshaft V8 of the leviathan 600 limousine in the long-wheelbase 300 saloon, while other refinements included the 600's air suspension and power-operated brakes.
According to The Motor: 'The rich smell of expensive cow hide and firm, but shapely seats welcome you aboard. The door shuts with a muffled donk, like that of a railway carriage in an acoustic chamber, and suddenly the outer world is remote and strangely silent.' A superbly appointed luxury conveyance endowed with sports car performance, the 300 SEL 6.3 could attain 60mph in around seven seconds and had a top speed approaching 140mph. It is not at all surprising that the 300 SEL 6.3 was such a favorite with racing drivers of its era. They would have been among the relatively few individual's wealthy enough to afford it as it cost more than Ferrari's fabulous 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' GT car, and just over 6,500 of the 300 SEL 6.3's were built.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
This luxurious, no-nonsense 300 SEL 6.3 was sold new by Mercedes-Benz of Athens, Georgia to a local physician. The 6.3 remained in same ownership until approximately ten years ago when purchased by a fellow Georgia collector. It is evident that the car has benefited from dedicated care over the years, and has in recent years received a complete repaint, new interior and had the wood trim refinished - carried out in the original livery. More recently, the 6.3 had a service and its fuel injection pump rebuilt.
Today this imposing 300 SEL 6.3 presents as a well sorted and documented example, featuring the correct alloy wheels, floor shift and the original Becker Europa stereo radio. Just over 55,000 miles are recorded on the odometer, matching the cars cherished ownership by few devoted custodians.
Mechanical Fuel Injection
300bhp at 4,100rpm
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Well documented ownership, maintenance and restoration history since new
*Highly optioned example featuring luxurious appointments and excellent build-quality
*Lovely, period-correct Tobacco Brown over Cognac leather interior
*Powerful Mercedes-Benz luxury Sedan designed by Paul Bracq
THE MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SEL 6.3
'The greatest sedan in the world,' according to Road & Track, and few would disagree with the authoritative American motoring magazine's assessment of what in its day was the last word in high-speed opulence: the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3.
First shown at Frankfurt in 1965, the 'S' Class Mercedes range, designed by Paul Bracq, was outwardly distinguished from preceding models by a new sleeker bodyshell with lower roof and waistline as well as increased glass area. Joining the range for 1968 was the 300 SEL 6.3, created by installing the powerful 6,332cc overhead-camshaft V8 of the leviathan 600 limousine in the long-wheelbase 300 saloon, while other refinements included the 600's air suspension and power-operated brakes.
According to The Motor: 'The rich smell of expensive cow hide and firm, but shapely seats welcome you aboard. The door shuts with a muffled donk, like that of a railway carriage in an acoustic chamber, and suddenly the outer world is remote and strangely silent.' A superbly appointed luxury conveyance endowed with sports car performance, the 300 SEL 6.3 could attain 60mph in around seven seconds and had a top speed approaching 140mph. It is not at all surprising that the 300 SEL 6.3 was such a favorite with racing drivers of its era. They would have been among the relatively few individual's wealthy enough to afford it as it cost more than Ferrari's fabulous 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' GT car, and just over 6,500 of the 300 SEL 6.3's were built.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
This luxurious, no-nonsense 300 SEL 6.3 was sold new by Mercedes-Benz of Athens, Georgia to a local physician. The 6.3 remained in same ownership until approximately ten years ago when purchased by a fellow Georgia collector. It is evident that the car has benefited from dedicated care over the years, and has in recent years received a complete repaint, new interior and had the wood trim refinished - carried out in the original livery. More recently, the 6.3 had a service and its fuel injection pump rebuilt.
Today this imposing 300 SEL 6.3 presents as a well sorted and documented example, featuring the correct alloy wheels, floor shift and the original Becker Europa stereo radio. Just over 55,000 miles are recorded on the odometer, matching the cars cherished ownership by few devoted custodians.
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