RM Sotheby's Amelia Island (2020)

1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 Sec AMG 6.0 'Wide-Body'

RM Sotheby's Essen (2019)

Mercedes-Benz 560SEC 6.0 AMG - C126

Mercedes-Benz

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company&#39;s lineage begins with <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/benz-cie/">Benz &amp; Cie</a> and the Daimler Motor Corporation (DMG). Daimler introduced the Mercedes 35hp, an automobile named after the daughter of DMG dealer and associate Emil Jellinek, setting the precedent for the use of the name. In 1926, DMG and Benz merged to create Mercedes-Benz, with their first car released in the same year. In the years since its creation, Mercedes-Benz has become one of the world&#39;s premier automotive manufacturers, known for their high level of engineering as well as their luxury. The company also has a prestigious racing history, have participated in all sorts of motorsport competitions, and achieved notable victories in Formula 1 and Le Mans. Just a few of the company&#39;s&nbsp;storied historical models include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-gullwing/">300 SL Gullwing</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/540k/">540K</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/600/">600</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">300 SE</a>. Among the more notable modern cars are the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sls/">SLS</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/slr-mclaren/">SLR McLaren</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/clk-gtr/">CLK GTR</a>. Mercedes also continues to push forward with modern engineering, pursuing hybrid technologies with many of their new models, including the upcoming Formula 1 engined Mercedes-AMG Project One supercar.

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company's lineage begins with Benz & Cie and the Daimler Motor…

560SEC 6.0 AMG - C126

Mercedes-Benz S

The Mercedes-Benz S is one of the most influential cars ever made.&nbsp;The S is mainly a 4 door luxury sedan, yet has also been offered as a coupe or convertible in certain generations. As one of Mercedes&#39; flagship models, the S has introduced groundbreaking safety innovations, as well as established a standard of engineering and refinement that many other marques measure up to. While only officially christened as the S-Class in 1973, S models trace their origin to 1954. The Mercedes-Benz S lineage is as follows: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w180/">W180 (1954-1959)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w128/">W128 (1958-1960)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w111/">W111 (1959-1971)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">W112 (1961-1967)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w108w109/">W108/W109 (1965-1973)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w116/">W116 (1973-1980)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/">W126 (1980-1991)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w140/">W140 (1992-1999)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w220/">W220 (2000-2006)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w221/">W221 (2007-2013)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w222/">W222 (2014-2020)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w223/">W223 (2021-)</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz S is one of the most influential cars ever made. The S is mainly a 4 door luxury sedan, yet has also been offered as a…

Mercedes-Benz S-Class - W126

The second generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/">Mercedes-Benz S-Class</a>, the W126, was introduced for the 1980 model year. The updated S-Class featured numerous safety advancements as well as technological and mechanical improvements. As well as improving the model, the W126 introduced the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/">S-Class Coupe (C126)</a> alongside the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/sedan/">W126 Sedan</a>. Built over two series, the W126 featured a variety of inline 6 as well as V8 engines. The W126 was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w140/">W140 S-Class</a> for the 1992 model year.

The second generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the W126, was introduced for the 1980 model year. The updated S-Class featured numerous safety…

S-Class - W126

W126

Mercedes-Benz C126 S-Class Coupe

The coupe version of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/">W126 S-Class</a>, the C126 was introduced in 1981. The first models available were the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/380-sec/">380SEC</a> and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/500-sec/">500SEC</a>. For the 1986 model year, a range topping <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/560-sec/">560SEC</a> was introduced alongside a the new <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/420-sec/">420SEC</a>. Some of the most sought after S-Class Coupes are the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/amg/">AMG</a> versions, including the famous <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/amg/60/">6.0 AMG</a>. In 1991, the C126 gave way to the second generation of S-Class Coupe, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w140/c140-coupe/">C140</a>.

The coupe version of the W126 S-Class, the C126 was introduced in 1981. The first models available were the 380SEC and the 500SEC. For the…

C126 S-Class Coupe

C126 Coupe

Mercedes-Benz SEC AMG - C126

With the introduction of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/">Mercedes-Benz C126 S-Class Coupe</a>, famed Mercedes tuner AMG began releasing their own versions of the new coupe. AMG versions featured the name of the donor model, plus the displacement of the tuned engine. The most common variants were the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/amg/54/">500SEC 5.4</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/amg/56/">560SEC 5.6</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/amg/60/">560SEC 6.0</a>. These cars were built before AMG merged with Mercedes-Benz, and featured a range of tweaks to the body panels and bumpers leading to these ars being known as &#39;Wide Body.&#39; These AMG-tuned coupes are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.

With the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz C126 S-Class Coupe, famed Mercedes tuner AMG began releasing their own versions of the new…

SEC AMG - C126

The Mercedes-Benz 560SEC 6.0 AMG is one of the German brand&#39;s most sought after models. Introduced in 1986, the 6.0 AMG was based on the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/560-sec/">Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC</a>, but featured a range of tuning and improvements. The 6.0 AMG&#39;s party piece was its engine, originally a 5.6L V8 unit, AMG bored the engine to 6.0L and gave it four valves per cylinder and dual-overhead camshafts. This mighty engine generated 380hp and 410 lb-ft of torque. When creating the 6.0, AMG not only reworked the engine, but the suspension and interior, creating a truly special machine. One of the most notable changes on the 6.0 AMG was the &#39;Wide Body&#39; body and aero kit that gave the car a menacing, sporty look. Production of the 6.0 AMG lasted until 1991, with only around 50 examples believed to have been built.

The Mercedes-Benz 560SEC 6.0 AMG is one of the German brand's most sought after models. Introduced in 1986, the 6.0 AMG was based on the…

Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 5.4 AMG - C126

The Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 5.4 AMG was a series of <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/">C126 S-Class Coupes</a> introduced in 1984. This series of cars was based on the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/500-sec/">500 SEC</a>, and featured tuning and refinement from famed Mercedes tuner AMG. The 5.4 AMG was created before AMG was acquired by Mercedes-Benz, and featured an enlarged 5.4L V8 engine, as well as a trademark &#39;Wide Body&#39; bodykit. Production of the 5.4 AMG was very limited, with examples built until 1986.

The Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 5.4 AMG was a series of C126 S-Class Coupes introduced in 1984. This series of cars was based on the 500 SEC, and…

500SEC 5.4 AMG - C126

Mercedes-Benz 560SEC 5.6 AMG - C126

One of the rarest variants of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/">C126 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe</a> is the 560SEC 5.6 AMG. The 5.6 AMG was introduced in 1986 and was based on the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/560-sec/">560 SEC</a>, but featured a raft of tuning by AMG. The most notable changes were the tuned 5.6L V8 engine, and the AMG &#39;Wide Body&#39; bodykit. As these cars were created before AMG was acquired by Mercedes-Benz, they were built in very limited numbers, with production ending in 1989.

One of the rarest variants of the C126 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe is the 560SEC 5.6 AMG. The 5.6 AMG was introduced in 1986 and was based…

560SEC 5.6 AMG - C126

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The Mercedes-Benz 560SEC 6.0 AMG is one of the German brand&#39;s most sought after models. Introduced in 1986, the 6.0 AMG was based on the <a href="MKT:4367" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w126/c126-coupe/560-sec/">Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC</a>, but featured a range of tuning and improvements. The 6.0 AMG&#39;s party piece was its engine, originally a 5.6L V8 unit, AMG bored the engine to 6.0L and gave it four valves per cylinder and dual-overhead camshafts. This mighty engine generated 380hp and 410 lb-ft of torque. When creating the 6.0, AMG not only reworked the engine, but the suspension and interior, creating a truly special machine. One of the most notable changes on the 6.0 AMG was the &#39;Wide Body&#39; body and aero kit that gave the car a menacing, sporty look. Production of the 6.0 AMG lasted until 1991, with only around 50 examples believed to have been built.

	Vehicle	Price	Date
	1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 Sec AMG 6.0 'Wide-Body'RM Sotheby's Amelia Island (2020) Lot #160	$390,000 SOLD	Mar 06, 2020 a year ago
	1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 Sec AMG 6.0 'Wide-Body'RM Sotheby's Essen (2019) Lot #137	€149,500 SOLD	Apr 12, 2019 2 years ago

1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC 6.0 AMG - C126

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