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| Mercedes-Benz 600 Sedan 1966 |
As a worthy successor to the ‘Grosser’ Mercedes-Benz 770 of the past, the all-new 600 sedan debuted at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1963. Representing state-of-the-art automotive engineering in just about every department, the newcomer featured an overhead camshaft, fuel-injected 6.3-litre V-8 engine, air suspension with variable ride control, a four-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel disc brakes, power-assisted steering, central locking, and separate heating and ventilation systems for the front and rear compartments.
Built in short-wheelbase saloon and nine-passenger long-wheelbase limousine forms, which made it beloved by heads of state, the imposing 600 was endowed with respectable performance nonetheless, reaching 60 mph in a little under 10 seconds and exceeding 125 mph flat out.
This 600 Sedan is one such short-wheelbase model. A US-delivery car, it was sold new in early 1966 and was ordered by its first owner with many desirable options, including single seats, air conditioning, heat absorbing windscreen and side glass, and a Becker Grand Prix radio.
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