£186,500 - £261,100
1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 AMG “Rote Sau” Recreation
United States • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 290
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a bespoke recreation of the iconic AMG 'Rote Sau' (Red Pig), built by Arthur Bechtel Classic Motors. It features a 6.8-liter engine with over 420 horsepower, a modern six-speed manual transmission, and retains luxurious amenities.
Condition
8
Very well-maintained, minimal imperfections
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
109.018.12.002140
Chassis No:
Odometer:
1,037 miles
[Reg Number]
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Chassis No.
109.018.12.002140
Engine No.
100.987.12.005452
On 25 July 1971, AMG made its international debut at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.
A bright red Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL, meticulously prepared by the founders of AMG, Aufrecht and Melcher, achieved an unexpected second-place overall finish and secured a class victory.
Driven by Hans Heyer and Clemens Schickentanz, the substantial sedan surpassed lighter, factory-supported competitors and brought immediate international recognition to the emerging independent tuning company.
The origins were improbable: Mercedes built the 300 SEL 6.3 (1967–1972) as a luxury flagship weighing nearly two tons rather than a racing vehicle.
AMG commenced with a damaged shell and extensively reengineered the chassis, body, and interior.
The 6.3-liter M100 V8 engine was enlarged to a massive 6.8 liters and further improved by AMG with high performance camshafts, pistons, larger intake valves, lighter connecting rods, polished heads, ...
Points of note
£2,874
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£29,122
Median Price (Since 2020)
£116,494
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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