1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL

LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1970 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL 

  Powered by Mercedes-Benz’s venerable M100 6.3-liter engine, the 300 SEL was certainly worthy of the three-pointed star. It was an engine born and bred on the racetrack and is still considered one of the finest Mercedes-Benz engines of all time. The 6.3-liter V-8 was able to get the substantial 300 SEL to a top speed of over 130 mph and sprint to 60 in less than seven seconds, an extraordinary feat for a luxury sedan in 1970 and still respectable today. Adorned with the finest luxury fitments of the time, the 300 SEL was for those who sought the finest in automotive refinement.

  This exceptionally restored example of one of the greatest luxury sedans ever created, has benefitted from the care of one dedicated custodian for over 20 years. In 1998, the long-term owner acquired the car from the second owner and entrusted Precision Coachworks to complete a concours quality restoration. Robert Platz has completed many award-winning restorations of significant Mercedes-Benz automobiles including multiple 300sl’s. 

  During the process the body work was refinished in Midnight Blue while the interior was trimmed in Parchment leather and burled wood.  German Auto Specialists also contributed to the restoration by helping restore the mechanical and chassis components.  The total restoration took over 16 years to complete and with receipts totaling over $160,000 USD. 

  The 6.3 must be one of the coolest sedans ever built. This one being completely restored by a marque expert, is a great example that can be both shown and driven. You can comfortably take four people around in style with the performance to back it up!