1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 SWB Limousine

Make:
Mileage:
Unknown
Location:
Warwickshire, UK
Seller:
Silverstone Auctions
Sold Price:
£39,800
Sold Date:
24th July, 2015

Description:

By the start of the 1960s, Mercedes-Benz offered drivers a range of saloon cars, sports cars and utility vehicles and in order to complete a "full house, Mercedes-Benz decided that a super prestige saloon, akin to the earlier Grosser models of the 1930s, ought to be included. In 1963, the all-new 600 model was launched at the Frankfurt International Motor Show and represented the very best of Mercedes-Benz automotive engineering and technology, featuring a 6.3 litre V8 engine, air suspension with variable ride control, all-round disc brakes, power steering and central locking. The cabin was luxuriously finished with expensive wood, leather, and carpets and rear seat passengers enjoyed privacy curtains and wind deflectors on the rear windows.The most popular version was the 3,200mm (10 6") wheelbase saloon that could seat up to six passengers, whilst the long-wheelbase Pullman limousine, exceeding 20 in length and beloved of Heads of State, could accommodate up to eight. Despite its, not inconsiderable, weight, the 600 was endowed with highly respectable performance, reaching 60mph in a little under 10 seconds and exceeding 125mph flat out. Only 2,677 examples were made, of which 2,190 were four-door saloons, 428 were Pullman limousines and 59 were Landaulettes.We are pleased to offer this original UK right-hand drive 600 Short Wheel Base Limousine, first registered to Barclay H...

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