1991 Mercedes-Benz 300TE 3.4 AMG
Overview
A rare and evocative product of AMG’s pre-merger era, this 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300TE is a European-market example modified in period by AMG Japan. Originally finished in Bornite Metallic (481U), it now wears Black paint over Black leather upholstery, complemented by AMG bodywork, exhaust, and Black AMG Monoblock wheels. This enthusiast wagon is further distinguished by factory Sportline specification, adding sport-tuned chassis and suspension components, sport seats, and a leather-wrapped sport steering wheel.
Under the hood, displacement raised to 3.4 liters pairs with a five-speed automatic transmission and ASR traction control. A high point of Mercedes-Benz design, this wagon embodies the versatility and comfort that made the W124 generation an enthusiast icon—equipped with Electrically adjustable front seats, an electric tilt/sliding sunroof, air conditioning, power windows, heat-insulating glass, and a luggage/passenger roller blind. Additional features includes an outside-temperature display, VDO Continental stereo head unit, compact rear subwoofer, and a Becker Europa 2000 radio. The odometer currently shows approximately 166,816 km (~103,654 mi) at the time of cataloguing.
Imported to the United States in 2023, this AMG is currently located with the selling dealer in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Service records from current ownership accompany the vehicle, and recent maintenance is reported to include an annual engine oil service and replacement of the oil-pressure sensors as well as the ignition key lock/tumbler. Included with the sale are two keys, four key blanks, records, a replacement driver-side mirror adjustment switch, Japanese auction sheet and photographs, and U.S. DMV/import documentation.

Features & Options
- European-market example modified in period by AMG Japan
- Black exterior, originally 481U Bornite Metallic
- Black leather upholstery
- 3.4L AMG engine upgrade
- 5-speed automatic transmission
- ASR traction control
- Black AMG Monoblock wheels
- AMG bodywork, exhaust & more
- Factory Sportline specification
- Sportline chassis/suspension
- Sport seats
- Leather sport steering wheel
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Electric tilt/sliding sunroof
- Air conditioning
- Power windows
- Heat-insulating glass,
- Luggage/passenger roller blind,
- Becker Europa 2000 radio & outside-temperature display
Modifications
- VDO Continental AM/FM/Bluetooth stereo head unit
- Boss Audio compact subwoofer, trunk-mounted
Service Records
- Seller's Disclosure
- Service records form current ownership
- Recent annual engine oil change service & replacement of oil pressure sensors
- Ignition key lock/tumbler preemptively replaced — avoids well-known and common W124 issue

Ownership History & Provenance
Imported to the United States in 2023, this rare AMG wagon is currently located with the selling dealer in Deerfield Beach, FL.
Known Shortcomings
Sotheby's Motorsport presents this auction in partnership with the seller. This 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300TE 3.4 AMG shows wear consistent with its age and mileage according to a Seller's Disclosure. Please review the entire document by clicking "Seller's Disclosure" above. Please click the “Contact Seller” button to reach out with any condition-specific questions. This car is sold where-is, as-is, and bidder is responsible for all due diligence regarding vehicle condition.
Items included in the Sale
- 2 keys, 4 blanks
- Maintenance receipts/documentation from current ownership
- Replacement driver-side mirror adjustment switch
- Japanese auction sheet & auction photographs
- U.S. DMV/import documentation
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