LOT 166

1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Saloon Chassis no. 109.018.12.004449

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Lot 166

1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Saloon

The Paris Sale|30 January 2026, 12:00 CET|Paris, Polo de Paris

1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Saloon
Chassis no. 109.018.12.004449

• Delivered new in the USA
• Imported into Germany from California in 2005
• Comprehensively restored in 2005 (full details on file)
• Test-report rated as 'Condition 1'

Announced at the 1968 Geneva Salon, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 was the ultimate wolf in sheep's clothing. Visually, the car was practically identical to other W109 models, but - thanks to the 600 limousine's fuel-injected 6,332cc V8 - offered stupendous performance. Air suspension, a limited-slip differential, and four-wheel disc brakes came as standard. Capable of sprinting to 100km/h in 6.5 seconds and reaching 220km/h (136mph), the '6.3' could outrun almost anything else on the road, sports cars included. Enthusiastic owners included Hollywood icon Steve McQueen, who famously ordered one after his Porsche 911 was blown away by a '6.3' on the German Autobahn.

One of only 6,526 produced, the example offered here was first delivered in California in June 1970. In 2005 it was brought to Germany and the previous owner started a comprehensive restoration process that took 1,550 hours. Finished in Silver Grey Metallic with black leather interior, this magnificent Mercedes-Benz is in beautifully preserved condition, having travelled only 15,000 kilometres since restoration. A recent third-party report from Franc Gourge at KFZ-Sachverständige declares that the car is in overall good condition both mechanically and cosmetically, and grades it as 'Condition 1', the top of the scale.

The car comes with German registration documents; the aforementioned condition report; and a file of 1,000-plus restoration photographs.

Footnotes

Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Berline de 1970
Numéro de châssis : 109.018.12.004449

• Livrée neuve aux États-Unis.
• Importée en Allemagne depuis la Californie en 2005.
• Entièrement restaurée en 2005 (détails complets dans le dossier).
• Évalué en «Condition 1» dans le rapport d'évaluation

Présentée au Salon de Genève en 1968, la Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 était le loup déguisé en agneau par excellence. Visuellement, la voiture était pratiquement identique aux autres modèles W109, mais grâce au moteur V8 de 6 332 cm3 à injection de la limousine 600, elle offrait des performances exceptionnelles. La suspension pneumatique, le différentiel à glissement limité et les freins à disque aux quatre roues étaient de série. Capable d'atteindre 100 km/h en 6,5 secondes et d'atteindre 220 km/h (136 mph), la « 6.3 » surpassait presque toutes les autres voitures sur la route, y compris les voitures de sport. Parmi ses propriétaires enthousiastes figurait l'icône hollywoodienne Steve McQueen, qui en commanda une après que sa Porsche 911 eut été dépassée par une « 6.3 » sur l'autoroute allemande.

L'un des 6 526 exemplaires produits, l'exemplaire présenté ici a été livré pour la première fois en Californie en juin 1970. En 2005, il a été importé en Allemagne et son ancien propriétaire a entrepris une restauration complète qui a nécessité 1 550 heures de travail. De couleur gris argent métallisé avec un intérieur en cuir noir, cette magnifique Mercedes-Benz est dans un état de conservation exceptionnel, n'ayant parcouru que 15 000 kilomètres depuis sa restauration. Un rapport récent établi par un tiers, Franc Gourge, de KFZ-Sachverständige, déclare que la voiture est dans un bon état général, tant sur le plan mécanique qu'esthétique, et lui attribue la note « Condition 1 », la meilleure de l'échelle.

La voiture est livrée avec les documents d'immatriculation allemands, le rapport d'état susmentionné et un dossier contenant plus de 1 000 photos de la restauration.

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