1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC 6.0 AMG 'Wide-Body'

Great block of auction at Fort Lauderdale next month through RM Sotheby's with in particular this Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC 6.0 AMG 'Wide-Body' for an estimate price of $100,000.

History of AMG

AMG was an independent tuner company founded in 1967 by Daimler-Benz engineers Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher (the G stands for Grossaspach, Aufrecht’s birthplace). Firstly, AMG modified engines and sold performance accessories in order to upgrade their Mercedes. But with the success, in the 80's, AMG fully modified the cars in its plant in Affalterbach (Germany).

Technical Specification 560 SEC AMG

Introduced in 1985 (in prodution until 1992), the 560 SEC AMG was powered with a 6.0-liter V8 engine with an automatic transmission. This model has an unique wide-body conversion with numerous AMG features (upgraded engine, body panels, suspension pieces...). These coupes were worth $200,000 in 1990 when the classic Mercedes version was just over $80,000.

This beautiful interior features an AMG Nardi steering wheel and Recaro sport seats. Rare and powerful 1980's icon... Who wants it ?

Sources

Auction at RM Sotheby's
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