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eBay Watch: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3
by Gunnar Heinrich ::: img via eBay ::: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3
AH, the mighty 300SEL 6.3 featuring the Herculean M100 V8; a force so palpable in 1970 that it was capable of smoking the tires off the line and running to 60 mph in six seconds and 100 in a little more than 14. Top speed: 142 mph. Road & Track called it the greatest sedan in the world.
Brute strength, ja?
The W109 generation S-Class super saloon was designed by then French chef du design Paul Bracq and features the clever slivers of chromium, rounded front fenders, and box roofline that are hallmarks of M. Bracq’s time with Mercedes.
This particular Indiana Benz – in tobacco on cognac (yum) – appears to be in 
weathered, if original shape. The seller has replaced the self-leveling unit bellows.
No buy-it-now price is listed and as this piece posts, the bid price is @ $9,850 with 26 bids an 6 hours on the clock. Speaking of which, the seller claims only 65K miles (it should be noted that the odometer only has five numerals).
What price for a mighty Benz from the 70s?
*Update* The 30th bid won the Benz @ $13,600.
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eBay Watch: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5
By Gunnar Heinrich | IMG eBay
PARTIALLY, but professionally restored with fresh Mercedes-Benz 728H beige grey paint and refinished walnut paneling: a 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5.
Carefully considered listing with all original literature and some service records. Exhaust was replaced with stainless steel system for longevity.
Original pneumatic shocks said to be in full working order with the seller acknowledging:
Most 300SEL’s have worn out air valves and air bellows. Trouble with the air suspension will cost quite a bit of money. It is uncommon to find a car such as this that has been well maintained and all air suspension components replaced.
More than 140K miles traveled, though the seller states that the odometer reads only 42K. A buyer might check VIN with MBUSA as an additional source.
Eight bids have the price at posting @ $5,000 with three days to go and the reserve yet to be met. Based near Portland, Oregon, this W109 Benz sedan cuts a handsome figure, indeed. Aficionados will note that it lacks the mighty 6.3 designation with big-bloc m100 V8.
The trade off? An apparently cared for vintage Benz of seeming quality that will sell for less. Tremendously enticing, though as always, caveat emptor.
