1970 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series

W109 6.3 !!! Sedan

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

109.018-12-004304

Gasoline

*** 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Sedan *** VIN # 109.018-12-004304Famous M100 engine! Original and RARE* two-tone color-combination: DB180 Silver-Grey Metallic* body, DB040 Black roof.Power locks and windows.Original Blaupunkt radio with power antenna. 49580 miles (odometer), actual ones probably 149580.Engine runs being supplied through the intake (running strong without unusual noises) . The car had been sitting for a couple of years. In order to prevent anything possibly bad from gas tank or fuel lines coming to the injection pump, I did not attempt to start it on its own. Floors are original and seem to be solid, however, there is rust underneath. Both wheel-wells in the trunk will also have to be exchanged.There are no signs of any prior accidents.All lights, gauges and horn work the way they should. The clock does not. * Spare tire, jack and trunk mat are included in the auction. * Prestige with punch!... * Any questions: 904-294-4738 * Close Window 12/8/2011 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4 Door Sedan 6.3 NADAguides.com Price Report Original MSRP Low Retail Average Retail High Retail Base Price $0 $8,600 $17,500 $28,800 TOTAL PRICE $0 $8,600 $17,500 $28,800 This car is 41 years old. It is in need of total restoration and is being sold on a as-is basis. There are no warranties expressed or implied. Any inspection is welcome only BEFORE the end of the auction. The Title is clear and ready to be transferred. $500 deposit via PayPal is due immediately after the end of the auction, the balance (cash, bank check, wire transfer) is due 3 days later. The shipping of this car is available to ANYWHERE in the world, I can help organize it. * From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Manufacturer Daimler-Benz Production 1968–1972 Successor Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 Platform Mercedes-Benz W109 The Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 started out as a private venture in 1966 by company engineer Erich Waxenberger. Waxenberger's principle was simple: take the powerful 6.3 litre V8 Mercedes-Benz M100 engine from the luxurious Mercedes-Benz 600 limousine, and fit it into the regular Mercedes-Benz W109 S-Class model which only had 6-cylinder engines at that time. The result was a nearly 2-tonne saloon with performance similar to most dedicated sports cars of the era. It is said that Rudolf Uhlenhaut, when invited to test drive the prototype, opened the hood at the first red light to find out how the big engine and its supporting equipment had been squeezed in there. Surprisingly, the rather conservative company went ahead and launched the car into the marketplace at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1968,[1] in order to make better use of the M100 engine production facilities. The 6,500 build of the 6.3 outnumbered the 2,700 build of the 600 by far. What set this car apart from its contemporaries in the late 1960s though, was that it could cruise at over 200 km/h (124 mph) with 5 occupants in complete comfort within the body styled by Paul Bracq. Later, the company also fitted new, smaller V8 engines into the W109 series. The 300SEL 4.5 was only available in the USA, while the 280 SE 3.5 Coupé could also be ordered in Europe. In 1975, the Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 was introduced as a 300SEL 6.3 successor with larger displacement, modifications to the equipment, and more power. M100 engine 6.3 litre V8 with Bosch fuel injection, 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp), 300 HP SAE 0-62 mph (100 km/h): 6.3 seconds0-100 mph (160 km/h) : 14.6 secondsStanding 1/4 mile (~400 m) : 14.2 secondsTop Speed : 229 km/h (142.3 mph)† 4-speed automatic gearbox Air suspension, ventilated disc brakes on all four wheels, power windows, central locking and power steering all came standard. Air conditioning, power sunroof, writing tables (for rear seats), window curtains, audio tape deck and rear seat reading lamps were available as optional equipment. 6,526 of these vehicles were produced, and though quite costly to maintain, they are very collectible today. *