MERCEDES-BENZ 300SEL 6.3

Sold/number built 1968-’72/6526

Construction steel monocoque

Engine iron-block, alloy-head, sohc-perbank 6332cc V8, Bosch mechanical fuel injection Max power 250bhp @ 4000rpm

Max torque 369Ib ft @ 2800rpm

Transmission four-speed automatic, RWD Suspension independent, at front by double wishbones rear low-pivot swingaxles; telescopic dampers, air springs, anti-roll bar f/r

Steering power-assisted recirculating ball

Brakes discs, with servo

Length 16ft 8in (5080mm) Width 5ft 111/4in (1808mm) Height 4ft 7 1/2 in (1408mm) Wheelbase 9ft 4in (2845mm)

Weight 3800Ib (1724kg)

0-60mph 7.1 secs

Top speed 134mph Mpg 15

Price new £7743 Price now £80-100,000