1990 Mercedes 560 SEL Hummer DOHC AMG 50,000 Miles 6.0 Automatic

1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL Hummer DOHC AMG Description

This 1991 Mercedes-Benz SEC 6.0 AMG is all original with only 80.000 kilometers from new. Condition looks to be excellent inside, out and underneath, and these full-AMG cars are rare, special and fast–this one packs a hand-built 6.0 liter V8 with DOHC, four-valve heads–the same M117/9 fitted to top-tier Hammers. The car sounds to be on offering by the original owner, who claims that it comes with full documentation. Condition looks to be outstanding, with excellent paint finish, bodywork, and ...trim. Even with standard SOHC M117 power under hood, these AMG kitted W126 sedans are some of our favorite tour-doors of the 80’s. This one is likely to have been custom ordered at great expense, with a long delivery lead time. The interior features electrically adjustable seats with burl walnut tables, an AMG wheel, AMG white-faced gauges, and extended wood veneers. Note also the AMG decal on the glovebox. Again, condition looks excellent, in both front and back. The heart of the car is an M117/9 V8, AMG’s version of the standard MB 117 but with four-valve, DOHC heads. This one’s the ultimate 6.0 liter version, which should be good for about 380 HP and 426 lb. ft. Underneath, lots of fresh looking, cadmium-plated hardware speaks to the level of care this car has received over the years, and if truly all original, it seems very safe to assume it’s never been driven in anything but the nicest of weather. Even the inner wheel barrels are impressive–nearly as clean as their faces. Tires look to have lots of tread, and sale includes what look like all factory books and manuals as well. AMG History: AMG today is known as the performance division of Mercedes-Benz, who creates some of the best driver’s vehicles in the world. What many people don’t know is the story behind AMG and how a two-man operation turned into a global brand. The letters “AMG” stand for Aufrecht, Melcher and Großaspach (Aufrecht’s birth town). Hans-Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher were two engineers working on the 300 SE racing engine for Mercedes in the 1960’s until the company discontinued all motorsport activities. Aufrecht and Melcher were undeterred and continued to perfect the performance of the engine in their spare time. In 1965, Manfred Schiek, a co-worker at Mercedes, won the German Touring Car Championship 10 times with the 300 SE engine that Aufrecht and Melcher developed. For Aufrecht, the motorsport reputation was not enough and he aspired to offer the same racing performance to road vehicles. In 1967, Aufrecht left Mercedes and persuaded Melcher to join him and start AMG. They began tuning engines out of an old former mill in Burgstall and their reputation quickly grew amongst private racing teams. AMG’s first success in racing as a company was in 1971 at the 24 Hours of Spa. The AMG Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8 was the champion in its class and won second place overall. AMG’s heavy luxury sedan, nicknamed the “Red Pig”, was faster and outpaced the competing lighter race cars. This historical racing event spread the AMG name throughout the world. With increased requests from customers for customized higher performance vehicles, AMG outgrew its old mill in Burgstall and moved to Affalterbach in 1976. In 1984, AMG became an engine manufacturer due to an innovation by Melcher; he developed a completely independent cylinder head with four valves per cylinder. In 1986, AMG transplanted a V8 from the W126 S-class into a W124 E-class. This legendary bored and modified engine would be nicknamed “The Hammer.” The V8 powered E-class by AMG were among the first 4-door sedans to hit the 300 KM/H barrier, which was unheard of the in the 1980s. In the late 1980s, Mercedes and AMG started to work together – first as an official racing partner. The highlight of this period is the success story of the 190 (C-class). The racecar, which was put into the race by AMG with the support of the manufacturer, won a total of 50 DTM victories between 1988 and 1993. With its continued success in motorsport and growing consumer demand in the 1990’s, Mercedes took a controlling interest in AMG in 1999 and then eventually became sole owner in 2005 Financing is available to qualified buyers!!! This vehicles vin number is: WDB1260391A529936 This vehicle was legally imported from Japan and currently has a valid PA title. We also offer nationwide shipping for this vehicle. Please contact us for a quote. Please keep in mind you are bidding on a pre-owned vehicle. Everyday driving can cause minor chips, dings or scratches on a vehicle. Unless otherwise noted in our photos or description these items are minimal, but may exist in some cases.If you have any questions about this or any of my other auctions please feel free to contact me at Thank you for your interest and I look forward to hearing from you.