Wide-arched, naturally-aspirated M156 V8 coupe — the most analogue and arguably the purest of the AMG Black Series cars.
Launched in 2007, the CLK 63 AMG Black Series took the C209 CLK and turned it into a stripped, wide-bodied two-seat coupe with the naturally-aspirated 6.2-litre M156 V8 producing around 500 bhp / 507 PS, driving the rear wheels through a 7G-Tronic automatic transmission with manual override. Carbon fibre, aggressive aero and uprated AMG suspension defined the package.
Production totalled approximately 700 cars worldwide. It remains one of the most highly regarded cars in the Black Series catalogue and a benchmark naturally-aspirated AMG coupe.
Low-production naturally-aspirated AMG Black Series — the high-water mark of the M156 era.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLK 63 AMG Black Series | 2007–2008 | 700 | Wide-body two-seat coupe; only Black Series produced from C209. |
Start with identity, paperwork and originality. For the Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series, the strongest cars have continuous ownership history, matching numbers where applicable, original books and tools, factory build documentation and evidence of work by manufacturer-approved specialists. Original European delivery, factory specification (no aero changes), Designo or limited factory colours, and continuous AMG history.
Early M156 head-bolt corrosion is the central inspection point; valve-stem seals are also age-sensitive. Documented work by AMG-approved specialists is essential. A proper pre-purchase inspection includes cold-start behaviour, ECU diagnostics and fault-code history (where applicable), leak-down or compression testing, underbody photography, suspension and chassis inspection, brake condition and a long enough road test to expose heat-related faults. Deferred maintenance on a car of this class is almost always more expensive than buying a better-sorted example.
Use a paint-depth gauge, lift access and a specialist familiar with the model's factory panel gaps and finish standards. Collector value is dramatically affected by structural repairs, refinished panels, poor paintwork and missing factory trim or option content. Documented cosmetic refresh is acceptable; concealed accident or fire damage must be priced severely.
Original paint, documented head-bolt and valve-stem inspection, original wheels and full AMG service history. Specification, colour, options and limited-build variants move values significantly. Buy the best-documented example in the most desirable specification you can justify, rather than a tired example of a rarer derivative that will need years of corrective work.
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-16 | Mecum Indianapolis | 2008 CLK 63 AMG Black Series (Lot S109) | — | $143,000 Sold |
| 2026-05-16 | Mecum Indianapolis | 2008 CLK 63 AMG Black Series (Lot T80) | — | $115,500 Sold |
| 2026-05-16 | Iconic Auctioneers The Iconic Sale at Supercar Fest | 2009 CLK 63 AMG Black Series (Lot 589) | — | £193,500 Sold |
| 2025-02-22 | Iconic Auctioneers The Iconic Sale at Race Retro 2025 | 2007 CLK 63 AMG Black Series (Lot 608) | — | £129,375 Sold |
| 2024-01-20 | Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2024 | 2008 CLK 63 AMG Black Series (Lot 1111.1) | — | $247,500 Sold |
Low production, naturally-aspirated AMG V8 and Black Series provenance underpin a firm long-term position.
Our view, not advice. This section is Car Collector International's editorial judgement on where this model sits in the collector market, based on the production, specification and market data set out in this guide. It is not a recommendation to buy or sell and it is not investment advice. Values can fall as well as rise.
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