Powered by Mercedes-Benz’s venerable 6.3-litre engine, the 300 SEL was certainly worthy of the three-pointed star. The 6.3-litre V-8 was one of the best Mercedes-Benz engines of all time. It was an engine born and bred on the race track, and it could catapult a car that weighed nearly two tons to a top speed of over 130 mph and to 60 mph from a stop in under seven seconds, respectable numbers for modern automobiles and an extraordinary feat for a luxury saloon in 1970. Adored with the finest luxury fitments of the time, this was a car for those who were looking for the best in terms of automotive refinement.

The 1970 300 SEL for sale today presents in wonderful, largely original condition. It is finished in a brilliant two-tone paint scheme, with a sand-beige body and a forest green roof, which includes a sunroof, and both the paint and chrome on the car are believed to be original and show slight signs of wear. A mechanical inspection shows that this car has not seen extensive use or abuse, and the engine runs as it should. The wear on the sand-beige seats and interior reflects how much this car has been enjoyed, and the car will surely bring as much enjoyment to its future owners as it has for owners past.

This 300 SEL presents an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to purchase a Mercedes-Benz that can be both shown and used on a daily basis. A thorough inspection of the car concluded that this is an automobile that has been serviced at regular intervals and retains few mechanical signs of its age and usage. In period, the 6.3 was the preferred car of most of the Formula One drivers as an everyday car. The 300 SEL 6.3 typifies the Mercedes-Benz cars of the era and has clear links to the full-sized AMG models of today, as both cars were supremely engineered and designed with luxury and performance in mind.