Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Coupé Pininfarina was designed by order of a Dutch businessman. The model is equipped with a 250-horsepower engine and has a luxurious interior.
A unique Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Coupé Pininfarina coupe has been spotted in the USA. This car was created in a single copy and has an interesting history. This was reported on the Motor1 website.
The sports car is based on the Mercedes-Benz W109 sedan produced from 1965 to 1972. This model is the predecessor of the famous Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
This car was ordered by a Dutch businessman who wanted a two-door Mercedes-Benz based on the flagship model. But the German automaker abandoned the idea, saying development would cost too much money and resources.
In 1968, the entrepreneur bought himself a new sedan with a long wheelbase. After this, he commissioned Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina to make all the changes to the car. The cost of the changes was approximately 5,000 euros.
In addition to the original body, the businessman asked Pininfarina to make a few more changes. These include a high driver’s seat “like in a Rolls-Royce” and improved sound insulation.
A unique coupe was presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in 1969. This design formed the basis for the Rolls-Royce Camargue, which debuted six years later.
The Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 Coupé Pininfarina is equipped with a 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine that produces 250 horsepower. and 500 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
The owner took delivery of his car only on February 10, 1971. After several decades, the businessman finally said goodbye to the unique coupe. The car was last sold at auction in the United States in August 2023 for $350,000.
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Source: Focus
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