Blue Pig: Widebody W108 Restomod

1969 · Finland, Poland

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Martin Szombierski built this 1969 Mercedes-Benz W108 over roughly four years alongside his father, drawing direct visual inspiration from the 1971 AMG 300 SEL race car known as the Red Pig. The wide bodywork, removed bumpers, and Hella rally spotlights reference that competition car, while the choice of Mercedes-Benz China Blue paint gave the build its own identity and the nickname Blue Pig.

The platform received a 5.0-litre V8 engine producing approximately 306 horsepower, sourced from a modern E500 AMG, along with a fully custom air suspension system designed and fabricated by Martin and his father. The body was comprehensively reworked with widened arches accommodating three-piece BBS wheels in Mercedes-Benz Desingo finish, and the shortened frame was refinished throughout.

The interior retains the original cabin proportions but reinterprets them in a modern, minimal direction with custom-made components and precise finishing throughout. The car competes and exhibits across Europe, having appeared at Ultrace, Essen Motor Show, Fitted Fest, Custom Motor Show in Sweden, and the Hot Wheels Legends Tour Poland, which it won in 2024.

A second W108 build, documented from early 2026 onward, was completed in time to appear alongside the Blue Pig at Fitted Fest 2026 in Lahti, Finland, where the pair received the press jury award. Both cars remain registered to Martin Szombierski and are driven regularly on public roads.

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29.08.2026 | @_szombi_ x @substance.off w108 stance mercedes classic substance

A lot of hours but the effect is pleasing 😁👌 #mercedes #w108 #restomod #restoration

it just stands there. #mercedes #w108 #bluepig #restomod #classiccars

@_szombi_ 🔥🔥 // one of two 💀 . . @air_lift_performance @loweredlifestyle @stancedshots . . #lifeonair #loweredlifestyle #stancedshots #mercedes #restoration

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