1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL 6.0 AMG w126

Prior to its merger with Daimler AG, AMG was an independent tuner, established in 1967 by Daimler-Benz engineers Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher. AMG modified engines and sold performance accessories so customers could upgrade and personalize their cars. At the time of its introduction, the 560 SEL 6.0 AMG, powered by a 6.0-liter V8—which was designed and built-in Affalterbach using an AMG custom quad-cam head with four valves per cylinder, producing twice the torque at half the engine speed of the original 5.6-liter engine—was among the most powerful saloon cars on the road. Specified in Perlmuttgrau-metallic (DB122) with a black leather interior (261), this stunning 560 SEL 6.0 boasts its original engine and stands out among the rarefied 560 SEL 6.0 crowd. This car benefits from a repaint in its original color, restored wood veneer, and attention to both suspension and brakes. Both the engine and gearbox have benefitted from a complete service, and the distinctive AMG three-piece wheels wear new tires. When introduced, these autobahn stormers were the first four-door saloons to break the 300 km/h barrier, propelled by their awesome engines. They are equally impressive today as they were more than thirty years ago.

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