Currently listed on AutoHunter is this 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 four-door sedan. If there could be a vehicle considered the fastest saloon of the era, it would be this. While 300 horsepower from a 386.3 cubic-inch V8 does not sound impressive, Road & Track pulled a 15.1 quarter-mile ET from the $13,997(!) sedan. Any American sedan that could run quicker certainly wouldn’t be able to achieve the same Autobahn cruising speeds as this Mercedes! Painted white with a blue leather interior and equipped with air conditioning, power windows, and air suspension, this “W109” is offered by the seller with a clear title.
The white exterior is complemented by white wheel covers. Other features include driver-side chrome mirror, single exhaust system with twin pipes, and Stuttgart badge in grille. The stock 14-inch wheels are wrapped in 205/75 Yokohama whitewall radials.
The interior features blue vinyl upholstery and woodgrain trim. A pair of front bucket seats are bisected by a console housing the automatic shifter. Other interior features include air conditioning, power steering, power windows, clock, and Blaupunkt AM/FM stereo.
The instrument panel consists of a 160-mph speedometer, 6,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel. The odometer shows 79,270 miles though the title reads mileage-exempt.
The fuel-injected 6.3-liter SOHC V8 was rated at 300 horsepower and 434 lb-ft of torque. It is harnessed by a four-speed automatic transmission.
The undercarriage features an independent suspension with hydraulic assists. Other features include four-wheel power disc brakes, 2.85 rear gears, and single exhaust system.
There’s few old cars that can handle a litany of modern driving conditions, but this 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 four-door sedan is one. In fact, Mercedes claimed you could carry five at 125 mph in total comfort. It’s also one of 6,526 built between 1968-72, so it’s somewhat rare too. For a taste of V8 rumble and Mercedes solidity, place your bid on AutoHunter before May 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (PDT).
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