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Market appreciation and the V8-scarcity thesis

Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series (C209) · market

Values climbed steeply from roughly $75k in 2020 toward $175-200k for low-mileage cars, a run owners tie to Mercedes stepping away from the big naturally aspirated V8 and to the model's rarity. Sellers routinely report doubling their money in a couple of years, and the prevailing sentiment through the boom was that these were 'destined for glory.'