Relying on who you are chatting with, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL might not come up when speaking in regards to the hottest and sexiest Mercs of all time. However the W109 had its deserves, particularly these bought with the V8 engines. Most notable of which was the Purple Pig, which catapulted the then-young AMG model onto motorsport in a single day.
If you would like one, nicely, you would be hard-pressed to discover a Purple Pig on sale, although Mercedes launched Purple Pig-inspired one-off AMG fashions final 12 months to have a good time the legendary race automobile. Nevertheless, Icon 4×4 (or simply Icon) has launched a 300 SEL construct which may tickle your fancy – the Derelict 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL.
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The Los Angeles-based tuner builds upon the fashionable styling of the 300 SEL, restoring and modifying it for contemporary instances. The inside acquired upgraded supplies impressed by the unique ones utilized by Mercedes-Benz, whereas the wooden trims are restored. The middle console is redone however OEM-inspired, whereas the gauges are nonetheless unique however with up to date internals and customized shows by Redline Gauges. Even the stereo is unique, albeit, modified to cover an audio unit with Bluetooth controls, 4 Focal 2-way audio system, twin subwoofer, and an amplifier.
Exterior, Icon saved the whole lot unique and unaltered, that includes time-aged patina exterior paint, stainless, and chrome finishes. The one-piece billet aluminum wheels are machined by EVOD whereas additionally sporting a time-aged patina look.
Icon labored on restoring the mechanicals of this basic full-size sedan. It comes with a full Artwork Morrison body, four-wheel adjustable coil-over with impartial rear suspension, tubular management arms, Artwork Morrison Dana 60 IRS differential, and a customized 304 stainless tig welded twin exhaust with hand-built headers by Deeds Efficiency.
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Essentially the most shocking a part of the construct is the usage of GM’s LS9 engine for Icon Derelict’s energy plant. Energy rankings weren’t disclosed within the press launch however the supercharged 6.2L LS9 V8 within the C6 Corvette ZR1 made 638 horsepower (476 kilowatts) and 604 pound-feet (819 Newton-meters) of torque. That is coupled to a hand-built 4L85-E automated transmission, initially used for vans and SUVs.
Icon debuts the Derelict 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL construct on the 2022 SEMA Present occurring this week. It is accessible on a particular fee foundation, with a beginning value of $450,000.
