1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
Exterior: Grey Blue Poly (906 G)
Interior: Black leather
68,321 Miles
Originally from California, this Mercedes 6.3 is in exquisite condition inside and out. Fully detailed engine bay with correct coatings and decals, correct original color and completely sorted, ready to drive across the country.
Like any responsible 6.3 owner, the owner of this car has many more tens of thousands of dollars ‘in it’ than he can ever expect to get out!
Extensive restoration work performed by Star Motors in Endicott, NY. Disassembly and repaint in correct factory color, new interior, mechanical systems. Binder full of receipts on all the work done over the last 16 years, some highlights below:
Spring / Summer 2015 – Engine rebuild, cylinders machined, rebuilt, new head gaskets
Rebuilt fuel injection & electronic ignition installed,
Rebuilt automatic transmission
New radiator
Upgraded A/C to Sanden custom 600 unit
All wood trim removed, refinished and reinstalled by Heritage Woodworks
Complete interior restoration – new leather, foam, horsehair pads, steering wheel, knobs, interior chrome strips, rebuilt instrument cluster, installed correct Becker OEM radio
Dozens of receipts over the past decade detailing the usual maintenance of a vintage car: tune-ups, replacing seals, recharging a/c, etc.
Since September 2015 ($23,000+ in receipts)
Work performed at Rheinland Motors – Sunnyside, NY since current owner’s purchase in September 2015:
Air suspension restoration / replacement – ‘we basically took the underside of the car apart’ says the owner. Cleaned and inspected & replaced, as needed, including all bellows, new engine mounts, sub-frame mounts, bushings, shocks, starter motor, brakes, front and rear, calipers, pads, lines, etc.
New interior seals around all door windows, new window regulator
Drained fuel tank, re-sealed, replaced fuel pump
New tires
Car is also fitted with front fender flag stands w/ Mercedes flags
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Price: $79,000 – best reasonable offer
Car is located in mid-town Manhattan, New York City
Contact Dave Tobin for more information or to discuss the car in greater detail. Ph: 612-567-02 three four
Body tag shows color code 906 G – Grey Blue Poly.
Well organized service records documenting service and restoration work.
This particular receipt shows much of the suspension and other work performed in the Fall 2015, work was completed in January 2016, more than $20,000.
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