1972 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

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What a Car!

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 is a full-sized luxury performance car built by Mercedes- Benz from 1968 to 1972. It featured the company's powerful 6.3-litre M100 V8 from the flagship 600 (W100) limousine installed in the normally six-cylinder powered (but still premium) Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL (W109). The result was a nearly 2-ton sports sedan with muscle car performance. 

At the time of its release, it was one of the world's fastest four-door cars.

A total of 6,526 300 SEL 6.3s were produced, and though quite costly to maintain are very collectible today.

The car started out as a private venture in 1966 by company engineer Erich Waxenberger. His principle was simple: take the powerful 6.3 litre Mercedes-Benz M100 V8 from the massive 600 saloon and limousine, and fit it into the engine bay of the top-end 6-cylinder 300 SEL W109 model. The result was an impressive level of performance for the era and for the style of automobile.

The 6.3 was known for its ability to cruise at over 200 km/h (124 mph) with five occupants in complete comfort. The 300 SEL 6.3 was an extremely luxurious vehicle for its era. Standard features included air suspension, ventilated 4-wheel power disc brakes, power windows, central locking and power steering. Air conditioning, power sunroof, audio tape deck, and rear window curtains, writing tables, and reading lamps were available as options.

Specifications:

• · 6.332-litre V8with Bosch fuel injection,
• · 184 kw at 4000 rpm, 
• · 588 N⋅m (434 lb⋅ft) SAE at 3000 rpm
• · 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds
• · Top speed : 220 km/h (137 mph) (factory figure)

Syndicate Car

The car we are looking to syndicate is a late in production, 1972 car.

The car is Australian delivered and is a one – owner car.

The car has extensive service records the confirms the owner’s attention to detail. The car sat for many years after father passed, but has now been brought back to its best, it has undergone an extensive maintenance overhaul. All the little things have been attended to. 

The engine bay is nothing short of amazing and the air suspension has been overhauled. 

As I am yet to drive the car, but those that have say it drives like it left the factory.

The only modifications that the car has is the original seatbelts have been replaced with retracting type ones for safety reasons. The originals have been retained.

It has its original 300SEL 6.3 toolkit, original warranty card, data card and original service books are available to confirm the provenance of the car. 

This car, in the condition it is in, will only increase in value, it is of National and International significance.

Before the car is purchased the car will be independently inspected by a recognized Mercedes-Benz model expert.