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£65,182 (Est: £35,080 - £43,850)

1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 Saloon

France • 30 Jan 2026 • Lot 166

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This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3, one of only 6,526 produced, was originally delivered in California and later restored in Germany, a process taking 1,550 hours. It's finished in Silver Grey Metallic with a black leather interior, has German registration documents, a condition report, and over 1,000 restoration photos; plus it's been given a 'Condition 1' rating.

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The car received a 'Condition 1' rating from a third-party expert, which is the top of the scale, and it has been driven only 15,000 kilometers since a comprehensive restoration. While 'Condition 1' suggests a perfect state, 'Outstanding' acknowledges the possibility of minor imperfections that may exist despite the restoration and low mileage.

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• 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 previou...