
In 1967, AMG was formed by Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, two former Daimler-Benz engineers with a passion for engine tuning and motorsport. The pair turned their hand to custom race configurations with a penchant for Mercedes-Benz, notably bulking out and entering the now-famous 300SEL-based “Red Pig” in the 1971 24 Hours of Spa.…

The car on offer here was an individual commission spanning over multiple years and costing the Dutch businessman behind the commission, whose name remained a closely guarded secret, a total of 400,000 guilders. The story of this unique 300SEL 6.3 began when a Dutch lithograph company owner, impressed by Mercedes-Benz’s new flagship model, approached the…

One of only 7,380 examples built during its limited run First use of hydropneumatic self-leveling suspension Quickest-accelerating and fastest European saloon in its day Only 51,153 miles Original leather interior and power sunroof Finished in Light Ivory over Bamboo leather interior

Our example is exceptional in more ways than one. Firstly, it is presented in incredibly immaculate condition today, offering an irresistible invitation to get in and drive. Secondly, it has an unusual history, having been delivered new to Caracas in Venezuela, through the distributor Zico. A copy of its Datenkarte tells us that the car…

For the buyers who were in the market for a convertible in the early 1970s, there was no finer choice in the world than the 280SE 3.5 cabriolet. It was the fastest, most lavish, and most expensive convertible offered by Mercedes-Benz, arguably the finest automobile manufacturer in the world at the time, making this a…

This radically restyled interpretation of the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL was built to exacting standards by Long Island coachbuilder and artisan Niko Sokol. Long known to clients seeking greater exclusivity and personalization than the factories could provide, Niko-Michael Coachworks enjoyed a reputation for quality work and drew a strong clientele. Thoroughly reimagined with a sweeping profile…