Engine swaps: 6.3 and V8 restomods

A recurring subculture swaps larger Mercedes V8s (6.3, 4.5 M117) into 300SE coupes and cabriolets, one described as scary fast and tail happy and another as the ultimate Q-ship convertible. Purists push back hard, arguing a stock 300SE coupe is already perfect and the modest power gain does not justify altering it; the M189 pedigree ties directly to the 300SEL 6.3 from which AMG grew.