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Mercedes-Benz W109 300 SEL 6.3 Dragster | Photoshop Chop by Sebastian Motsch (2019)

Mercedes-Benz W109 300 SEL 6.3 | Dragster

Flag GermanyMercedes-Benz W109 300 SEL 6.3 | Dragster

2019.09   |   Photoshop Chop   |   Dragster Conversion


“Länge läuft”

This is a German expression about cars with a long wheelbase being superior at high speed driving on the Autobahn. This concept also applies to dragsters, even though the acceleration run ends at a the 1/4 mile marker, where the fun on the German high speed road network begins. In the spirit of Hot Rod Magazine Drag Week, I created a capable Citroën DS Dragster last year. This year, a Mercedes-Benz W109 300 SEL 6.3 painted in Hellelfenbein received the same treatment. The long wheelbase was extended an additional inch in order to fit the drag slicks while retaining the rear doors. The fender flares have been altered to accomodate the wheels and the chrome trim was modified to keep the stock look. This vehicle should be comfortable on the highways with a trailer in tow and rather quick down the quarter mile on the dragstrips visited during Drag Week. 

Mercedes-Benz W109 300 SEL 6.3 Dragster | Photoshop Chop by Sebastian Motsch (2019)

Mercedes-Benz C107 450 SLC Top Chop Nice Matin | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2019)

Mercedes-Benz C107 450 SLC with custom top chop

Flag GermanyMercedes-Benz C107 450 SLC with custom top chop

When I found the original picture of this Mercedes-Benz C107 450 SLC parked in front of the Nice Matin building, I fell in love with it immediately. The color hues and saturation just scream late 70’s / early 80’s!

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Mercedes-Benz C126 560 SEC AMG | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2019)

Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC AMG Widebody with Overfenders (C126)

Flag GermanyMercedes-Benz 560 SEC AMG Widebody with Overfenders (C126)

A good friend of mine recently complained that most of my photoshop chops are side-view only. That is true, because I have more ideas than time and 3/4 view pictures need a lot more time to finish properly than the simpler side-view pictures.

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Mercedes-Benz W116 S-Class Camper AMG | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2018)

Mercedes-Benz W116 S-Class 6.9 | Luxury Camper Conversion

Some of you might remember the Bischoffberger camper conversion or the SAAB Toppola campers from the 1980’s . Brilliant ideas, but all of them somehow lacking style, because they are cursed with odd proportions. I thought it must be possible to create such an integrated camper based on a passenger car chassis, but with more pleasing and elegant proportions. Many tries and many fails later I came up with this rather luxurious camper conversion. It is based on the Mercedes-Benz W116, has a pop-up roof and may be built in various configurations. The standard version features a semi-integrated camper body which ties nicely into the overall design with matching chrome trim. Access to storage compartments left and right is possible via the converted rear doors, which now open like suicide doors and feature central locking.

Mercedes-Benz W116 S-Class Camper AMG | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2018)

The roof raises by the push of a button and once fully extended provides ample headroom in the living quarters. A second set of windows appears and floods the interior with daylight. All windows are equipped with chrome plated sliding blinds. Not visible in the pictures are the glass windows in the roof. They open by operating regular Mercedes-Benz sunroof switches.

Mercedes-Benz W116 S-Class Camper AMG open | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2018)

For customers who wish to drive on roads less traveled or off-road, the vehicle could be converted to four wheel drive. In this case, a Mercedes-Benz G Geländewagen donates the frame, running gear and axles. Full 4×4 capability with three differential locks and a snorkel for fording rivers should take you to the most remote campsites. Or all around the world, should you fancy an extended getaway.

Mercedes-Benz W116 S-Class Camper G 4x4 | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2018)

People with children, or a general need for more space to carry their gear, might want to consider a long wheelbase (LWB) version or an extended version with three axles.

Mercedes-Benz W116 S-Class Camper AMG 6x4 | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2018)

Click here to see the original picture.

Mercedes-Benz C107 450 SLC Panel Van Mampe racecar | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2017)

Mercedes-Benz C107 450 SLC panel van | MAMPE racecar

Out of pure curiousity I wanted to know what a Mercedes-Benz C107 450 SLC would look like as a shooting break. However, midway throught the project I decided to create a panel van of the MAMPE Lufthansa Cocktail liveried racecar instead of the civilian shooting break. 😉

Mercedes-Benz C107 450 SLC Panel Van Mampe racecar | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2017)

Mercedes-Benz W126 500 SE Drift Missile | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2016)

Mercedes-Benz W126 500 SE Drift Missile

This might not suit the 100% factory stock aficionados. No apologies here, however – as this could and probably should be done with a real vehicle. There are still plenty of these wonderful Bruno Sacco designed vehicles around, many of them in a rather sorry shape with plenty of rust. Saving one from the scrapyard and modifying it shouldn’t be considered a huge sin? The recipe is neither complicated nor excessively expensive: A custom suspension set-up suitable for drift duty with massive steering angles, a set of Corvette C3 wheels with modified hubcaps, a home-made bodykit and a couple of stickers. And for good measure, add a fender mounted rear-view mirror, because the first owner couldn’t afford to order the passenger side mirror. Now weld up a nice bumper bar to protect the bodywork when hanging out the tail and you’re good to go… either with the factory V8 or an engine swap of your choice. Have fun! 🙂

Mercedes-Benz W126 500 SE Drift Missile | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2016)

 

 

Mercedes-Benz W123 240D Pick-up by Baumgartner | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2015)

Mercedes-Benz W123 Pick-up by Baumgartner

Once again, a colleague challenged me to do a lunch break “quickie chop”. This time it was inspired by finding a stunning bagged and stanced Mercedes-Benz W123. A quick search provided an interesting base to start with: the W123 Pick-up by Baumgartner. Due to the limited time available, there was only so much I could do with it. Obviously, the vehicle is lowered substantially and sports period-correct aftermarket wheels. But there are also some modifications less obvious, like the shaved rear door and the relocated rear fender well. Hey… it could have been done that way back then. 😉

Mercedes-Benz W123 240D Pick-up by Baumgartner | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2015)

 

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé AMG C126 | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2013)

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé AMG (C126)

Bruno Sacco created his masterpiece for Mercedes-Benz: the C126 S-Class Coupé. One shouldn’t really mess with such an iconic design. Hence, I only changed very subtle things. The vehicle has been lowered over a set of multi-piece wheels with central locks*. The window trim has been color coded to match the body. The fenders have been widened ever so slightly and the door handles have been shaved. It still has an OE feel to it – but the appearance and attitude changed dramatically.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé AMG C126 | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2013)

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Bonneville Special | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2012)

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Bonneville Special

A picture of the John Fitch owned classic Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupé in Bonneville inspired me to turn the new SLS AMG Gullwing into a record seeking machine. I kept the looks rather close to the original 300SL Bonneville, but gave it an updated and more modern feel by using a different font for the lettering. This vehicle could be real – and provided having the money, I’d actually go for it and have some fun with it at the salt lake flats

If the marking F/GT is not correct for a new car like the SLS, please let me know what would be suitable. Thank you in advance.

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Bonneville Special photoshop chop

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Bonneville Special | photoshop chop © Sebastian Motsch (2012)

 

Mercedes-Benz 300SL Bonneville

Mercedes-Benz 300SL Bonneville | reference picture

A Mercedes 300SL Gullwing at Bonneville from Roamic on Vimeo.

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

FOR SALE | Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

FOR SALE | Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

A car many people dream about – me included. A local businessman is thinking about selling his Black Series and approached me if I could take some pictures for him. I agreed, of course…

The CLK 63 AMG Black Series has been produced from 2007 to 2009. It is slightly heavier than the car on which it is based, but is significantly faster thanks to an updated differential, power-tuned engine, and various other tweaks. The CLK 63 AMG reaches 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.3 and 100 mph (161 km/h) in 9.3 seconds, while the CLK63 AMG Black Series takes just 4.0 to 60 mph (97 km/h), and 100 mph (161 km/h) takes just 8.8. In this Black Series model the rear seats have been removed, so this is a two-seater only. The Black Series Cost £100.000 (£34,000 more than the standard CLK63 AMG). However, thanks to power tweaks it can now reach, but is limited to, 186 mph. The engine is a 6.2L AMG V8 which produces 500 bhp and 465 lb.ft of torque. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_C209 04.11.2011)

Vehicle Details: will be added later.

To prevent any misunderstandings:

This is not my vehicle. I do not sell it myself. I just took the pictures and put them online for the gentleman wanting to sell it.

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

VirtualModels Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series | © Sebastian Motsch 2011

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Delivery Van | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2010)

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Delivery Van

You could use a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for those express deliveries like everybody else does – but you could get there in half the time utilizing the Mercedes-Benz R-Class Delivery Van. It’s not just a sprinter – it’s a long distance runner! Oh… and a mighty fine vehicle for towing trailers as well.

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Delivery Van | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2010)

Mercedes-Benz MLC-Class | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2010)

Mercedes-Benz MLC-Class Concept

The Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a very nice vehicle, no doubt about it. Defining the character lines, taking away two doors and a substantial part of the roof  yields a surprising result, putting the Sport in SUV. It could be called the MLC-Class, if Mercedes-Benz would actually want to build it.

Mercedes-Benz MLC-Class | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2010)

Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2010)

Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W169) with bodykit

Modifying an A-Class Mercedes-Benz, am I insane? Well… kind of, yes. Few people would actually attempt do this in reality – but by just moving a couple of pixels around, the only thing wasted was time while having fun, not hard cash. I designed a bodykit for the W169, added larger wheels and think it does look better now.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2010)

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116 | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2010)

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116 450SEL 6.9 with top chop

The Mercedes-Benz W116 S-Class 450SEL 6.9 is a classic car with genuine 70’s styling, lots of chrome and an engine with 6.9 liters of displacement! A top chop, lowering, even more chrome on the grille and chromed deep dish steel wheels have been added.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116 | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2010)

Mercedes-Benz 300S ProTouring| photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2010)

Mercedes-Benz 300S (W186) Custom

Yeah… nobody would dare to perform these modifications on a real Mercedes-Benz W186. But just moving some pixels in a picture doesn’t hurt 😉

This car has been treated to a top-chop with a completely reshaped B-pillar. It has also be sectioned and lowered substantially. I wanted to create a less upright and more sleek and aerodynamic look. Once finished, I thought “what the heck” and created a second version just for fun, this time using components from the more modern Mercedes-Benz SLR.

Mercedes-Benz 300S ProTouring| photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2010)

Mercedes-Benz 300S ProTouring| photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2010)

Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL AMG | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2009)

Mercedes-Benz W126 560 SEL AMG

Timeless designs like the iconic W126 S-Class don’t need much to look good. Lowered, 17″ AMG wheels added, side indicators shaved. Done.

Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL AMG | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2009)

Mercedes-Benz SL 500 R129 Shooting Break | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2008)

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Shooting Break R129

I really like the Mercedes-Benz SL R129 series. One day I wondered how a shooting break of this particular model would look like. Apart from the roof, nothing has been changed on the body. The car has been lowered and I added wheels from a V12 S-Class.

Mercedes-Benz SL 500 R129 Shooting Break | photoshop chop by Sebastian Motsch (2008)