1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL Gets New V8 Engine from GM
More than a decade since the Derelict Series of Icon 4×4 broke out in the automotive scene, it continues its tradition of restomodding cars, and the latest to come out of the program is the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL with a modern V8 engine from General Motors. The new Derelict Mercedes is a meeting of the best minds in German and American car engineering. It features a 300 SEL restored to its almost pristine condition complete with its original wabi-sabi finish. It should be noted though that it’s now fitted with stainless steel and chrome inserts in place of the sheet metal originally used in the car which tends to… Continue Reading »
