S-Class (W126) Modern classics: the Coupes of the Mercedes-Benz 126 series (1981 to 1991)

[Rolf]

This car is a stunning restomod of a wide bodied 560SEC with a supercharged 5.5 AMG V8.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

This car is a stunning restomod of a wide bodied 560SEC with a supercharged 5.5 AMG V8.

That looks like the 6.2L NA. It also needs that era's steering wheel otherwise I love the interior.

 

[Design FIRST]

Amazing AMG SEC

Fun fact:

A "MUST HAVE" car for brothel proprietors here in Germany throughout the 1980s.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

Fun fact:

A "MUST HAVE" car for brothel proprietors here in Germany throughout the 1980s.

Gangsters of all varieties, no doubt. Especially the black on black. I vaguely remember the blacked out C126s and C140s were particularly popular amongst the Yakuza.

 

[Rolf]

Finally Thomas has his review on the brilliant W126 560SEL.

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[Rolf]

A terrific 1983 brochure of the C126 380SEC and 500 SEC.

 

[Merc1]

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[Design FIRST]

I'm waiting for that elusive "Mythos" 2+2 "personal luxury" coupe. BEV would be fine with me. Perhaps based on the new AMG.EA electric architecture.

 

[Rolf]

Lovely brochure from 1987 of the later FL coupe

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a65830315/1982-mercedes-benz-300cd-archive-test/

Interesting archived review of the W123 300CD

 

[Rolf]

Old 1982 Autozeitung comparison test with BMW 635 CSI VS 500SEC

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/retro/renntechs-sledgehammer-a-nat-asp-75-litre-widebody-v12-mercedes-sec

Surprised nobody's posted this.
If it's done tastefully this could be rather special indeed.

 

[GCF]

Surprised nobody's posted this.
If it's done tastefully this could be rather special indeed.

RENNtech Thread 'RENNtech SEC V12 Widebody SLEDGEHAMMER'

Feb 6, 2026

The RENNtech SEC V12 Widebody SLEDGEHAMMER

One of Twelve—Limited Production I Arriving in 2027

Presenting the ultimate evolution of the C126 SEC platform. This special limited series will be a homage to the legendary Mercedes-Benz M120 V12 engine found in the highly collectible CLK GTR and Pagani Zonda. The engine will be upgraded with the highest grade of components including hand-built equal length headers delivering a signature V12 sound.

M120 V12
The First 7.5 liter SEC in the World
660 HP 7.5 liter V12

M120 V12 is one of the most legendary...

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• classic mercedes renntech v12
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• Forum: Coachbuilders, Custom cars, and Restomods

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[Rolf]

Old 1984 AMuS test of the 500SEC AMG with 4 valves per cylinders head and 250kw.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Old 1984 AMuS test of the 500SEC AMG with 4 valves per cylinders head and 250kw.

I actually bought this one and dreamt about driving that car....

 

[Swissbob]

I actually bought this one and dreamt about driving that car....

Eventually you ended up in S-Clases, so I guess that car made a big impression on you.