Founded in 1967 by former Daimler-Benz engineers Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, AMG began as a specialist workshop dedicated to building racing engines. From these roots, AMG expanded its expertise throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, establishing itself as the premier tuner of Mercedes- Benz vehicles. After relocating to Affalterbach in 1976, the company offered discerning customers bespoke performance upgrades – ranging from engine enhancements and suspension tuning to signature styling modifications – that transformed luxury automobiles into autobahn-dominating supercars.

One of AMG’s most significant engineering achievements came in the mid-1980s, with the development of its own dual overhead cam, four-valve-per-cylinder cylinder heads for the venerable M117 V-8 engine. Delivering an impressive 370 hp, this 6.0-liter powerplant elevated Mercedes-Benz coupes, sedans, and wagons to a new tier of performance. When paired with the elegant yet aggressive C126 S-Class Coupe and fitted with AMG’s widebody kit, the result was one of the fastest, most exclusive, and most visually striking cars of the 1980s.

According to the original Mercedes-Benz data card, this example began life as a highly optioned 560 SEC Coupe, finished in Blue-Black Metallic (199U) over gray leather and specified for the German market. Completed in September 1989, it was delivered directly to AMG’s Affalterbach workshop, where it underwent a full 6.0-liter conversion. Upgrades included AMG’s signature DOHC cylinder heads (numbered AMG 447 6.0 25), AMG suspension and exhaust systems, widebody kit, and lightweight 17" three-piece OZ Aero III wheels. Inside, the cabin was enhanced with a 300 km/h speedometer, deeply bolstered Recaro bucket seats, luxurious burl wood trim, and a MOMO M38 AMG-branded steering wheel. Completed on October 4, 1989, the car was then exported to Japan – one of AMG’s most important early markets – where it remained for over 25 years. It was registered in Kobe as “302 47-76” before being exported to the UK in 2016, then to Austria, and finally to the US in 2020, where it joined a notable youngtimer collection.

Now showing 89,835 km (approximately 55,820 miles), the car presents in excellent condition following a recent expert detailing. It has been thoroughly inspected and authenticated by AMG Classic and MKB Manufaktur, and is offered with an AMG Classic Conversion Certificate confirming its original build details and component numbers. Key features remain intact, including matching stampings on the body panels, DOHC valve covers, throttle body, exhaust manifolds, and date-coded Aero III wheels covering uprated twin-piston front brakes and a full “AMG by Bilstein” suspension system. An icon of AMG’s golden pre-merger era, this 560 SEC 6.0 “Wide-Body” perfectly embodies the rare blend of performance, luxury, and exclusivity that defined one of Germany’s most celebrated tuning houses.

*Please note that this vehicle will not be sold for use or resale in California or to a non-dealer California resident.