Auction house Broad Arrow is offering the Patina Collective collection of 40 Mercedes-Benz models, including numerous iconic tuner cars from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, in an online auction taking place from August 10 to 21, 2026. Among the 40 vehicles are several Widebody models, a number of Brabus creations, a 190 E Cabriolet, and an AMG G-Class Long Wheelbase.
It is quite rare to see so many legendary tuned Mercedes models from the 1970s to the 1990s gathered in one place.
The collection includes several Widebody models such as a 1973 Mercedes 450 SLC Koenig-Specials Widebody, a 1986 Mercedes 560 SEC ABC-Exclusive Widebody, two Mercedes 500 SEC ABC-Exclusive Widebody models from 1983 and 1986, a 190 E Schulz-Getzke Widebody, and a 1990 Mercedes 300 CE-24 VITT Performance Widebody.
The collection also features several Brabus models, including a 2010 Mercedes GL 450 4Matic Brabus Widestar, a 1990 Mercedes 500 SL Brabus 6.0, a 2000 Mercedes S 500 Brabus 5.8, a 1999 Mercedes ML 430 Brabus 5.8, a 1988 Mercedes 300 TE 4Matic Brabus 3.6, and a 2003 Mercedes CL 55 AMG Brabus K8.
Perhaps the rarest and most fascinating car in the collection is a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 E Limited Prototype, built before AMG became part of Mercedes-Benz. Estimated to sell for between $150,000 and $180,000, this unique example is powered by an AMG-built 6.0-liter M119 V8, clearly identified with AMG markings.
Showing 68,578 km (42,500 miles), the car was originally a Mercedes show vehicle (option code 994). It is finished in Blue-Black Metallic (199U) with a two-tone Black and Green leather interior and fitted with 17-inch Evo II wheels. The car has been part of the Patina Collective since 2021, when it was imported to the United States, and carries chassis number 011620.
Widebody models: 500 SEC, 560 SEC, 450 SLC and 190 E
Among the highlights are the Widebody models, including a 560 SEC finished in Barolo Red (540U) with a Palomino leather interior (274). Built in October 1985, the 560 SEC Widebody is powered by the 5.5-liter V8, derived from the 5.0-liter V8 through a longer stroke, producing up to 300 PS.
The car was modified by ABC Exclusive of Bonn, a tuning company that disappeared in the early 1990s. The tuner extensively redesigned the exterior and created a bespoke interior. It is estimated to sell for between $50,000 and $60,000.
The collection also includes two Mercedes 500 SEC models modified by ABC Exclusive, both powered by the 5.0-liter M117 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. One is finished in Bordeaux Metallic with a Palomino leather interior, while the other wears Blue-Black Metallic (199) paint combined with a Black Amaretta interior.
Even more impressive is the Schulz-Getzke 190 E Widebody, of which reportedly only four examples were ever built. It features 15-inch BBS wheels, silver paintwork, and a black leather interior. It is expected to fetch between $45,000 and $55,000.
Another exceptionally rare car is a Mercedes 190 E Cabriolet converted by German tuner Erich Schulz. It is powered by a 2.0-liter engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, finished in Dark Blue Metallic with a black interior, and rides on 15-inch Lorinser LO wheels. It carries an estimated sale price of between $45,000 and $55,000.
You can find more information about the entire collection here.
