Ultra Rare Mercedes-Benz 500 TE AMG From 1979 to Hit Auction

Yesterday we saw Top Gear presenter Chris Harris geek out over a plethora of retro 70s, 80s and 90s cars in the RM Sotheby's 'Youngtimer' collection, and now we learn a little more about one in particular: the 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 TE AMG. The 500 TE, or "Touring Edition," is a relic from the late 70s for Mercedes-Benz's AMG partnership (the two have not merged during this period). Back then, the AMG modifications were approved and applied to Mercedes vehicles under strict specifications betwee...