1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 TE 6.0 AMG “The Mallet” – SOLD FOR $467,000 USD
The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 TE 6.0 AMG “The Mallet” is a significant piece of AMG’s history, showcasing what happens when you mix German engineering with American muscle. It’s one of only two 6.0-liter AMG wagons ever made, making it a rare beast. This car was built in Chicago by AMG North America and is known for blending power with practicality, a novel idea at the time. Richard Buxbaum, the guy behind AMG in the US, played a key role in its creation, and the car even served as his personal ride before gaining fame in a Car and Driver test in 1990.
“The Mallet” isn’t just fast; it’s historically important. Before sport wagons were a thing, this car was proving that a wagon could perform as well as a sports car. With its 310-hp V-8 engine and modified S-Class sedan parts, it showed that you could have speed and space in one package. This car marked a turning point for AMG, helping it grow from a small tuning company into a global performance brand. Now part of a major AMG collection, “The Mallet” is a testament to AMG’s innovative spirit and its role in creating the sport wagon genre.
Here is the link to this auction (you guessed it, sold instantly): https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mi24/miami/lots/r0081-1988-mercedes-benz-300-te-60-amg-the-mallet/1445056/photos
