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Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8 AMG #35 H. Heyer / C. Schickentanz 24 Hours of Spa 1971 Minichamps 1:43

Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8 AMG #35 H. Heyer / C. Schickentanz 24 Hours of Spa 1971 Minichamps 1:43 MB007 Diecast
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Minichamps' 1:43 diecast reproduces the #35 Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8 AMG, nicknamed the "Rote Sau," driven by Hans Heyer and Clemens Schickentanz to a second-place overall finish at the 1971 Spa 24 Hours. A landmark AMG racing subject rendered in fine touring-car livery detail.
Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8 AMG #35 H. Heyer / C. Schickentanz 24 Hours of Spa 1971 Minichamps 1:43
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Brand
Mercedes
Manufacturer
Minichamps
Scale
1:43
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
MB007
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About the Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8 AMG #35 H. Heyer / C. Schickentanz 24 Hours of Spa 1971 Minichamps 1:43

TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:43 diecast reproduces the #35 Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8 AMG, the "Rote Sau," driven by Hans Heyer and Clemens Schickentanz to second overall at the 1971 Spa 24 Hours. A luxury sedan outrunning purpose-built sports cars, an early legend in AMG's racing history.

Few underdog stories in touring-car racing match this one: a full-size Mercedes luxury sedan, entered by a small tuning outfit, finishing ahead of nearly every dedicated sports car on the grid.

AMG's Breakthrough Racing Legend

AMG was a young, independent tuning shop in 1971, not yet the factory-backed performance division it later became, and entering a car as large and heavy as the 300 SEL 6.8 into an endurance race looked like a stunt more than a serious campaign. Its aggressive, unpainted-looking red livery earned it the nickname "Rote Sau," the Red Pig, a label meant as mockery that turned into affection once the car proved genuinely fast. Finishing second overall at the Spa 24 Hours, beaten only by a Ford Capri and ahead of far more agile machinery, the Rote Sau became one of the defining stories in AMG's early history, the moment the small tuner announced it could build cars that actually won.

Minichamps' 1:43 Rendering of the Rote Sau

Minichamps captures the 300 SEL's imposing four-door bulk accurately, a genuinely large sedan wearing a full competition livery rather than the compact coupes usually associated with period touring-car racing. The #35 markings and driver names for Heyer and Schickentanz are placed with the fine tampo printing the manufacturer applies to its historic racing range, and the red bodywork carries the slightly raw, aggressive tone the original car's paint job was known for. This is a subject that rewards close inspection precisely because the story behind it is so unlikely.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Minichamps Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8 AMG

What race does this livery represent?

It reproduces the #35 Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8 AMG driven by Hans Heyer and Clemens Schickentanz, which finished second overall at the 1971 Spa 24 Hours, one of AMG's earliest and most famous racing results.

Why is this car nicknamed the Rote Sau?

Its bold red livery and unusually large size for a race car earned it the German nickname "Rote Sau," or Red Pig, a name that stuck as the car's competitive performance overturned initial skepticism.

Is this a good starting point for an AMG-themed collection?

Yes, it represents one of AMG's foundational racing moments, making it a natural anchor piece for anyone building a display around the tuner's transition from independent shop to motorsport name.

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