For Sale | 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL 6.0 AMG 'Red Baron

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£111,300 - £148,400

1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL 6.0 AMG 'Red Baron

United States • 18 Feb 2026 • Lot 1

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AI Listing Summary

This is a one-off 1983 AMG S-Class, nicknamed the Red Baron, with a 6.0-liter V-8 engine and extensive upgrades. It has a known ownership history, recent mechanical and cosmetic work, and is being offered at auction.

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7

Recent recommissioning, minor wear possible.

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41,200 miles

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LHD

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Sealed February event, 2 - 18 FEBRUARY 2026.

$150,000 - $200,000 USD Offered from the collection of AMG North America founder Richard BuxbaumFinished in Orient Red over a Gemballa palomino leather interior; featured in the 1984 AMG catalogueKnown ownership chain from factory; just five owners since newOriginally built for William "Wild Bill" Witz, a close friend of Hans Werner AufrechtExtensively upgraded between 1986-1992 for AMG super-client, J.

Paul FingoldPowered by a 6.0-liter V-8 engine; other features include a re-valved four-speed transmission, limited-slip differential, auxiliary fuel tank, complete Gen-II cosmetic conversion, upgraded front brakes, and AMG sport suspensionBenefits from over $50k of recent mechanical and cosmetic recommissioning since August 2024Currently indicates 41,200 miles at cataloguing time Birth of the Red Baron (1983)This one-off AMG S-Class was built for William "Wild Bill" Witz of Skokie, Illinois, a larger...