250 hp 6,332 cc SOHC V-8 engine, Bosch mechanical fuel injection, four-speed automatic transmission, independent front suspension with compressor-fed air units, auxiliary rubber springs and telescopic dampers, low-pivot swing-axle rear suspension with compressor fed air units, auxiliary rubber springs and telescopic dampers, driver adjustable hydraulic self-levelling, ride softness and ground clearance, and four-wheel servo-assisted hydraulic disc brakes. Wheelbase: 153.5 in.

• Restoration project of an iconic motor car

• One of just 57 Pullman limousines produced in 1969

• Two owners from new

Known internally as the W100, the Mercedes-Benz 600 was designed from the outset to be the last word in luxury and sophistication. Competitors, Rolls-Royce and Cadillac, were to be challenged like never before. With that, M-B succeeded measurably. Christened the 600, reflecting the size of its engine, the big Mercedes was first introduced in October 1963 at the Paris Auto Show. The press immediately dubbed it the Großer, after the massive 770 model of the 1930s.

The Pullman limousine was 2.5 centimetres longer than the Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Imperial Limousine. Its competitors used separate body/chassis structures, while the M-B eschewed tradition with a modern unitized body. The 600 even offered “crumple zones”, which had been essentially unheard of in 1963. Endowed with Mercedes’ vigorous 6.3-litre V-8, the car offered surprisingly good performance despite its weight and size. The luxurious vehicle featured air suspension and electro-hydraulic controls for everything from the windows to the trunk release. A total of 2,190 of these were built during the 19-year production, with 336 in 1969, including only 57 Pullman limousines.

This left-hand drive 600 has had just two owners from new and is being offered as a restoration project. A majority of the original car remains intact, including the four doors, boot, and bonnet. Though some of the exterior trim appears to be missing, the front and rear bumpers remain, as well as the grille and taillights. The engine bay requires significant work; however, the block and drivetrain are still present. Likewise, the interior is partially intact and warrants attention. Please consult an RM specialist for a full condition report and additional history. As offered today in remarkable “barn-find” original condition and requiring complete restoration, its offering at auction represents a truly rare opportunity to join the exclusive ownership roster of the magnificent 600 Pullman.