1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 'Red Pig' Replica
- Engine
- 6.8L, bored-out, 420 bhp
- Colour
- Red
A faithful replica of AMG's celebrated 'Red Pig' racing saloon, built on an accident-free 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3. The original car — a heavily modified 300 SEL with a 6.8-litre, 420 bhp engine, aluminium doors, widened track, and flared arches — famously finished second overall at the 1971 Spa 24 Hours. While the original was destroyed during aircraft testing, this replica was constructed by Mercedes-Benz specialist Arthur Bechtel Classic Motors in Böblingen, Germany, and has covered fewer than 800 km since its conversion.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €432,500 (≈ $476K)
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownArthur Bechtel Classic Motorspartial documentation
Mercedes-Benz specialist workshop in Böblingen, Germany, responsible for converting a clean 1969 300 SEL 6.3 into the Red Pig replica configuration.
- Date unknownPrivate saleJames Goo Kimpartial documentation
CEO of D.Parts, South Korea; acquired the car directly from the restorer. Fewer than 800 km driven since the conversion was completed.
Competition
- 19711971 Spa 24 Hours2nd overall, 1st in class
The original Red Pig started 5th on the grid and beat far more exotic machinery; this catalogue entry refers to the history of that car, not the replica being offered.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationArthur Bechtel Classic Motors
An undamaged 1969 300 SEL 6.3 was comprehensively converted into a 'Red Pig' replica, replicating the original AMG competition car's specification including engine enlargement, aluminium doors, widened track, larger tyres, and flared wheel arches.
Work carried out in Böblingen, Germany, by a recognised Mercedes-Benz specialist.
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