Vehicle Description
1971 MERCEDES BENZ 300SEL 6.3 for sale. Motorcar Classics is proud
to present this rare 1971 Mercedes 300SEL6.3 in superb restored
condition. It is featured in the best original color combination of
Silver exterior and Dark Burgundy leather interior. It features the
rare Sunroof. A complete restoration was completed in May 2014 and
the car has been driven only 2,000 miles since it was restored. The
total mileage is 134,400. This superb example drives like a 6.3
should. It is strong and tight. The M100 Engine is a 6.3 litre V8
with Bosch fuel injection, and it delivers 300 HP through Mercedes
4-speed automatic gearbox, Features include air suspension,
ventilated disc brakes on all four wheels, power windows, central
locking and power steering, air conditioning, power sunroof, and
rear seat reading lamps. The performance is 0-62 mph in 6.3
seconds, 0-100 mph in 14.6 seconds, Standing 1/4 mile in 14.2
seconds. The top speed is in excess of 142 mph. When introduced
contemporary road testers heaped praise in this awesome Mercedes
factory Hot Rod that presaged the sporting Mercedes AMG model that
followed years later. Restoration by BKM Motors, Long Island city,
NY, completed May 2014: Interior and Paint: $17,867.46, Timing
Chain, Fuel Injection, Battery: $6,547.21, Transmission and
Differential Rebuild: $14,383.48, Engine Rebuild: $13,423.13
Sub-Total: $52,228.28. Restoration by Continental Cars completed
July 2011: Suspension, Belts, Shocks, Bushings, Brakes, Hoses,
Alternator, Motor Mounts, Control Arms, Brake Rotors Sub-Total:
$14,209.23. Total Restoration Cost: $66,431.51
