Sold for $88,000 at 2011 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions.
The hand-built Mercedes-Benz 600 series made its debut in 1963. It was an ultra-luxury automobile riding on a self-leveling air-cushioned suspension, and offered a generous amount of performance and amenities. They had hydraulically controlled windows and seats, 4-speed automatic transmission, and 4-wheel servo-assisted disc brakes. Power was from a single overhead cam V-8 engine that displaced 6332cc and fitted with a Bosch sequential fuel-injection system.

This white colored 600 was originally delivered to its first owner in Palm Springs, California. In 1974, it had 42,000 miles and was traded for a newer model at the Mercedes-Benz dealership in Hollywood. The next owner used the car sparingly before being placed in long-term storage. The current owner acquired it from the estate and promptly completed a comprehensive mechanical update.

Currently, the car shows less than 71,000 miles. It is painted in DB 050 white paint, has its original chrome and green leather interior.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2011