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Rare 1984 Mercedes-Benz 'Blueberry' Set for Auction

3/23/2025

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The rare 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL 5.0 AMG, affectionately known as "Blueberry," was custom-crafted for AMG North America founder Richard Buxbaum under the watchful eye of AMG's visionary Hans Werner Aufrecht. With its exclusive performance enhancements, this stunning vehicle will hit the auction block at RM Sotheby’s on March 24, expected to fetch between $150,000 and $200,000.

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The rare 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL 5.0 AMG, affectionately known as "Blueberry," was custom-crafted for AMG North America founder Richard Buxbaum under the watchful eye of AMG's visionary Hans Werner Aufrecht. With its exclusive performance enhancements, this stunning vehicle will hit the auction block at RM Sotheby’s on March 24, expected to fetch between $150,000 and $200,000.