1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 600 FOUR-DOOR LIMOUSINE Chassis No. 10001412001769 Blue with grey interior. Engine: V8, single overhead camshaft per bank, fuel-injected, 6,332cc, 150bhp; Gearbox: Four speed automatic; Brakes: servo-assisted twin circuite disc; Suspension: self levelling air-independent. Left hand drive. Bearing a close family relationship to its smaller sisters, the 600 introduced in early 1964 was a true successor to the pre-war Grosser Mercedes. It had one of the company's largest post-war car engines and a highly sophisticated air suspension system. The model remained in production until 1981 and accounted for sales of only 2,667 cars. It cost substantially more than a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III in Britain and is the most exclusive post-war Mercedes-Benz. The vast majority (2,190 examples) were built with 3.2 meter wheelbase Pullmans. This example was built to the latter dimensions (as verified by its 100014 chassis prefix) with the optional four-door specification allowing for vis-a-vis seating in the rear. The 600 was capable of 125mph with 0-60mph acceleration in 9.2 seconds, a remarkable figure when a curb weight of around 2.5 tons is taken into account. These lavish cars had an ingenious hydraulic system running at 300psi to provide power for windows, sunshine roof, partition, seat adjustment and boot lid. An air pressure system was provided to lock the doors, fuel filler and glove compartment as well as other mechanical functions. There are separate heating systems for front and rear. For all this complexity, the servicing requirements were relatively simple and all joints were sealed for life. Testing the 600 in 1963, The Autocar commented that every item has been "designed from scratch with cost seemingly of secondary interest." Having eulogised about every feature, they then commented on the superb air assisted brakes that could stop even a laden Pullman from 100mph in 6 seconds. This particular car's history makes it an especially interesting automobile. The car was built in 1971 and purchased by the Austrian Government for official use. Included within the limousine is a TV, VCR, telephone and a passenger sunroof. The limousine was then purchased in Hefelman, West Germany in 1986 by the current owner. The vehicle is in very good overall condition with the odometer reading just over 69,000 miles.
1971 MERCEDES-BENZ 600 FOUR-DOOR LIMOUSINE Chassis No. 10001412001769 Blue with grey interior. Engine: V8, single overhead camshaft per bank, fuel-injected, 6,332cc, 150bhp; Gearbox: Four speed automatic; Brakes: servo-assisted twin circuite disc; Suspension: self levelling air-independent. Left hand drive. Bearing a close family relationship to its smaller sisters, the 600 introduced in early 1964 was a true successor to the pre-war Grosser Mercedes. It had one of the company's largest post-war car engines and a highly sophisticated air suspension system. The model remained in production until 1981 and accounted for sales of only 2,667 cars. It cost substantially more than a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III in Britain and is the most exclusive post-war Mercedes-Benz. The vast majority (2,190 examples) were built with 3.2 meter wheelbase Pullmans. This example was built to the latter dimensions (as verified by its 100014 chassis prefix) with the optional four-door specification allowing for vis-a-vis seating in the rear. The 600 was capable of 125mph with 0-60mph acceleration in 9.2 seconds, a remarkable figure when a curb weight of around 2.5 tons is taken into account. These lavish cars had an ingenious hydraulic system running at 300psi to provide power for windows, sunshine roof, partition, seat adjustment and boot lid. An air pressure system was provided to lock the doors, fuel filler and glove compartment as well as other mechanical functions. There are separate heating systems for front and rear. For all this complexity, the servicing requirements were relatively simple and all joints were sealed for life. Testing the 600 in 1963, The Autocar commented that every item has been "designed from scratch with cost seemingly of secondary interest." Having eulogised about every feature, they then commented on the superb air assisted brakes that could stop even a laden Pullman from 100mph in 6 seconds. This particular car's history makes it an especially interesting automobile. The car was built in 1971 and purchased by the Austrian Government for official use. Included within the limousine is a TV, VCR, telephone and a passenger sunroof. The limousine was then purchased in Hefelman, West Germany in 1986 by the current owner. The vehicle is in very good overall condition with the odometer reading just over 69,000 miles.
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