Mercedes 300 SEL 'Red Pig' Replica Gives You The Chance To Own The Coolest AMG Of Them All
If you like old AMGs, then this 1969 Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3 'Red Pig' replica will tickle your fancy quite intensely; this is after all one of the most iconic AMG models of all time.
The original 'Red Pig' helped AMG in becoming a powerhouse after it won its class at the 1971 24 Hours of Spa, finishing in second place overall, despite competing against lighter and nimbler opponents.
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The engine was bored out from 6.3 to 6.8 liters in capacity producing around 420 HP, while the bodywork was modified with aluminum doors as well as flared wheel arches to fit the wider tracks and larger tires, in addition to the racing suspension.
Unfortunately that original car was destroyed, but since then a handful of faithful replicas have been created, celebrating the early days of AMG. This particular example started life as a clean 1969 Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3 before receiving a full 'Red Pig' treatment by Mercedes-Benz specialists at Arthur Bechtel Classic Motors in Germany.
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Since its restoration, this 'Red Pig' has travelled less than 800 km (500 miles) and is now heading to RM Sotheby's Paris auction on February 5. As you can see from the images listed, this awesome race tank is in pristine condition, inside and out.
The cabin features leather bucket seats, a nicely integrated roll cage and four-point harnesses while the exterior features the same livery as the original. The car is sitting on a set of lovely 15-inch alloy wheels with a delicious dish, shod in 235-section tires.
This 1969 Mercedes AMG 300 SEL 6.3 'Red Pig' poses as a great opportunity for someone's collection, and its replica status means that whoever gets the keys will also be able to enjoy it without worrying too much. After all, who wouldn't want a fast drive in this tank?
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Link: https://www.carscoops.com/2020/01/mercedes-300-sel-red-pig-replica-gives-you-the-chance-to-own-the-coolest-amg-of-them-all/
Rather a dainty looking shift lever.
Quote from: FoMoJo on January 06, 2020, 07:13:06 AM
Rather a dainty looking shift lever.
I'm surprised it even has a manual. 300SEL 6.3s were automatic only, and according to this article the car is based on a 300SEL 6.3. But since it was created by Arthur Bechtel, they probably sourced a period-correct MB manual transmission for this replica.
Want.