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AMG founder Hans Werner Aufrecht (right) and CEO Philipp Schiemer discuss the legacy of the legend of Spa and the iconic AMG 300 SEL 6.8’s lasting influence on the brand and motorsport today.

Aufrecht and Schiemer with the Mercedes-AMG 300 SEL 6.8

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50 Years Legend of Spa! Join us on our nostalgic journey to the successful beginnings of Mercedes-AMG in motorsport at the Spa-Francorchamps 24-hour race in 1971. Together with Hans Werner Aufrecht and Philipp Schiemer, we provide you with exclusive insights into the success story of the 300 SEL 6.8 AMG and how it still impacts Mercedes-AMG today.

The Mercedes-AMG 300 SEL 6.8
The Mercedes-AMG 300 SEL 6.8

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