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2316 Fairfield Ave
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06605
203 256 9800

1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 one family owned car, beautiful car from every angle”

s/n 100.012-12-001499

The Mercedes 600 sedans were the flagship Mercedes in the late 1960’s-70’s. The cars were hand made and Engineered and constructed using the finest materials and designers of the day. The 600 was ultra exclusive and astronomically expensive (At well over $32,000 when new in 1972, the 600 was the most expensive car in the world), and found a distinguished clientele that included diplomats, captains of industry, and stars. Many famous individuals have owned 600s including Coco Chanel, Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Taylor, John Lennon, Aristotle Onassis, Jack Nicholson, and Bob Jane. The cars’ diplomatic bent has also meant that many political figures, many of them communist ironically enough, have owned 600s over the years. Included among these are Emperor Hirohito, Idi Amin, Jomo Kenyatta, Nicolae Ceauşescu, Leonid Brezhnev, Enver Hoxha, Pol Pot, Fidel Castro, Josip Broz Tito, Saddam Hussein, and Kim Il Sung.

This particular example is an amazingly original, ONE FAMILY OWNED CAR. It comes with a nice stack of records indicating the attentive care and upgrades it received through the year. A well optioned car with mostly original black paint (code 0400. The interior is Saddle tan leather with French Walnut wood accents. The car has a black steering wheel, refrigerated center compartment with thermos and shot glasses, original American headlamps, and fog lamps. Originally sold to the patriarch of a local Connecticut family, the car has remained with its original family until now! The mileage is 50,000 from new. The car has been well maintained over the years, with an eye towards Cosmetic and mechanical originality where possible. All equipment is currently working and the car comes with a variety of extras including original books set, original hydraulic system service kit, tool set, suspension emergency block set, shot glasses and thermos. We have some receipts from a Mercedes marque specialist. The suspension and air conditioning systems are particularly mythical in this regard, and both systems work on this car. The work includes complete brake system rebuild (including calipers), rebuilt transmission, comprehensive AC service and repair including rotary compressor, hoses, and receiver-dryer, new water pump, new alternator, new fluid coupler, and suspension components including wheel bearings, tie rods, control arm bushes, ball joints. The all important hydraulic system was also rebuilt, including, rebuilt hydraulic pump and accumulator, rebuilt trunk actuator, and switches in all four doors. The engine was also removed , the top end rebuilt and resealed as required including rear main seal and front and rear crank seals.

The owner has continued to maintain the car to the same high standard, with new tires. Anything the car needs, the car gets.

The paint on this car is partially original, and indeed metering suggests that the trunk, roof, hood, and rear fenders still have their original paint. Overall, the impression is extremely strong, with a high level of gloss, excellent matching and great presentation overall. Close inspection reveals some crazing, and a few light scratches. The body is extremely straight and solid and the chrome is excellent. The glass and lights are excellent and the car has American headlamps.

The interior was left as original as as possible and remains in wonderful condition with a lovely Patina. The wood around the windows and parts of the dash was replaced and the car looks gorgeous. Cars are only original once, and great effort was put forth in keeping as much originality as possible. The carpets are also in very nice shape and look near new. The steering wheel is excellent overall, with light crazing. The headliner is excellent, as are the instruments and switches. There are a great many switches that operate the various accessories such as the power operated front and rear seats, windows, and suspension. All of these items are hydraulic and operate rapidly and silently in a way that is impressive even today this must have been downright magical fifty years ago. Even the cowl vent is hydraulically operated by a switch on the dashboard. Her original stereo unit is in place both front and rear and works as it should.

The trunk is in very good condition. The hydraulic opening and closing systems work perfectly (think guillotine!!!) The hydraulic service kit is still present in its original case and spare lives in its own compartment. The spare tire is original and the general condition is excellent. The engine compartment is fully restored and looks new. Correct Mercedes hoses and OEM clamps and fixings were used throughout. Likewise, the underside of the car is in near new condition, with all suspension and exhaust hardware replaced or restored. Great attention to detail was lavished upon the car even the wheel weights are the proper Mercedes factory items??!!

The car’s road performance also reflects the considerable expense lavished on its mechanical systems. It is extremely solid throughout. The major mechanical systems work as they should, from the brakes and suspension to the engine and gearbox. The quality of the ride is fantastic and the entire experience oozes of quality and luxury.

The 600’s reputation is well deserved, in its time , the car was technically awe-inspiring, high-performing, and stately like very few other cars. Produced in limited numbers, even fewer examples survive as this one has, complete with original books, tools, and partially original paint. If you are looking for the finest 600, look no further. Please feel free to call 203 256 9800

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