Lot 228: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600

The Mercedes-Benz 600, introduced in September 1964, continued the tradition of the pre-war Grosser 770K which had been so popular with the previous men and women of influence: the 600 was an exclusive motor car built without compromise for royalty, heads of state, popstars and, occasionally, mere tycoons who could afford the ultimate. Like its predecessor, the 600 was the last word in grandeur and opulence and no creature comfort was omitted. With a 6.3 litre fuel injected V8 engine producing 250 bhp at the wheels, the 600 was capable of over 120mph and 0-60mph in just 9.5 seconds, not bad for a car weighing some 7,000lb! There was a limited slip differential, servo steering and calliper brakes with vacuum servos at both ends. Other amenities included hydraulically operated windows, sunroof, glass partition, boot light, horizontal/vertical movement and backrest angles of seats as well as full electrically controlled air conditioning. Not even the Rolls-Royce Phantom boasted such a compliment of goodies so it is hardly surprising that the 600 cost a whopping DM56, 500 at the time of its launch, this figure having risen to DM144,100 by the time production ceased in 1981.Considerable works have been applied to this example, this includes a reconditioning of the hydraulic system by marque specialist with the pneumatic system also working well. With just one owner to boast for the majority of its life, this splendid example will deliver all the presence and presents you will ever need.Staatsprsidenten, Popstars, Ppste, Filmstars - wer etwas auf sich hielt und das ntige Geld hatte, kaufte einen 600er Mercedes.Dieses frhe Exemplar wurde sehr gut gepflegt, die komplexe Hydraulik- und Pneumatikanlage wurde vor kurzem von einem Spezialisten berholt. Eine immer noch sehr eindrucksvolle Luxuslimousine, die keinerlei Wnsche offen lsst.