Icon's Derelict series of restomods has been expanded with a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL.
Los Angeles-based Icon meticulously modernizes classic cars, but sometimes it leaves a layer of patina intact. Those cars are called Derelicts, and the latest one is a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL.in Las Vegas, the silver sedan may look slightly weathered on the outside, but underneath the faded paint it's full of modern upgrades.
Icon made a point of not touching the body shell, but mounted it on a new Art Morrison chassis that includes four-wheel adjustable coilovers and independent rear suspension. Brakes were upgraded with modern Brembo hardware and power assist, and Icon installed its own power-assisted, rack-and-pinion steering setup.
The original engine was replaced with a GM-sourced LS9 V-8 crate engine. That's the supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 used in the C6 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Icon didn't list output figures, but we know the standard engine makes 638 hp and 604 lb-ft of torque. That power is sent to the rear wheels through a 4L85E 4-speed automatic transmission in the Mercedes.Icon tried to hide the modified nature of the car, although the enlarged aluminum wheels are a bit of a giveaway.
The interior follows the same theme, looking mostly stock but concealing a modern audio system with Bluetooth connectivity, four Focal two-way speakers, and a dual subwoofer with amp. Icon didn't disclose a price for this specific car, but noted that its Derelict builds start at $450,000 and are available on a commission basis. So unlike Icon's series-produced
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