LOT 72
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Sedan Chassis no. 109018.12.005239
Sold for US$103,600 inc. premium
Lot 72
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Sedan
1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Sedan
Chassis no. 109018.12.005239
Chassis no. 109018.12.005239
6,332cc SOHC V-8 Engine
Mechanical Fuel Injection
300bhp at 4,100rpm
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Powerful Mercedes-Benz luxury Sedan designed by Paul Bracq
*Exquisitely presented example of the model
*Timeless combination of looks and performance
*6 Piece luggage set and tool roll included
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. Automatic transmission was standard equipment. 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 individuals wealthy enough to afford it as it cost more than Ferrari's fabulous 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' GT car.
THE CAR OFFERED
The quality of a Mercedes-Benz has always stood head and shoulders above most of its peers, particularly in this era, and it is plainly evident when one views a car such as this 300 SEL 6.3 Liter V8. Reaching for the stars in their wish to please the buyer of such a car, it is also unencumbered by a need to save weight and so is beautifully equipped from stem to stern.
Decoding its chassis and data plates confirms the car to have been built in October 1970 and destined for the USA market when new. It was originally finished in the color that it has been refurbished to, that of an understated Anthracite Grey, while its leather is noted originally to have been Bamboo (code 249). Close inspection of the seats suggests that these are likely those originals, which have been Connollised in an off white. Other as-built options include its Becker Europa stereo and electric antenna and Behr Air-Conditioning. These are joined by a rare period Becker Cassette also which may have been dealer supplied in its early days.
Arriving in the present collection approximately 5 years ago, the Mercedes has clearly been the subject of a high quality repaint and other restorative work, and is reported to have undergone a thorough restoration. In its door jamb an original oil change sticker notes that by December 1973, its mileage was 18,268 and today the odometer notes just over 23,000, to judge from its seemingly original interior it seems plausible that this could be an actual reading, albeit unsubstantiated.
To add to the car's overall exceptional presentation is the presence of a 6-piece factory type luggage set, as well as a tool roll. When reviewing a car like this, it is so easy to see why their 2020s tagline of 'The Best or Nothing' is not a new gimmick but a mantra of generations of the Daimler-Benz product.
Mechanical Fuel Injection
300bhp at 4,100rpm
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Powerful Mercedes-Benz luxury Sedan designed by Paul Bracq
*Exquisitely presented example of the model
*Timeless combination of looks and performance
*6 Piece luggage set and tool roll included
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. Automatic transmission was standard equipment. 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 individuals wealthy enough to afford it as it cost more than Ferrari's fabulous 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' GT car.
THE CAR OFFERED
The quality of a Mercedes-Benz has always stood head and shoulders above most of its peers, particularly in this era, and it is plainly evident when one views a car such as this 300 SEL 6.3 Liter V8. Reaching for the stars in their wish to please the buyer of such a car, it is also unencumbered by a need to save weight and so is beautifully equipped from stem to stern.
Decoding its chassis and data plates confirms the car to have been built in October 1970 and destined for the USA market when new. It was originally finished in the color that it has been refurbished to, that of an understated Anthracite Grey, while its leather is noted originally to have been Bamboo (code 249). Close inspection of the seats suggests that these are likely those originals, which have been Connollised in an off white. Other as-built options include its Becker Europa stereo and electric antenna and Behr Air-Conditioning. These are joined by a rare period Becker Cassette also which may have been dealer supplied in its early days.
Arriving in the present collection approximately 5 years ago, the Mercedes has clearly been the subject of a high quality repaint and other restorative work, and is reported to have undergone a thorough restoration. In its door jamb an original oil change sticker notes that by December 1973, its mileage was 18,268 and today the odometer notes just over 23,000, to judge from its seemingly original interior it seems plausible that this could be an actual reading, albeit unsubstantiated.
To add to the car's overall exceptional presentation is the presence of a 6-piece factory type luggage set, as well as a tool roll. When reviewing a car like this, it is so easy to see why their 2020s tagline of 'The Best or Nothing' is not a new gimmick but a mantra of generations of the Daimler-Benz product.
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