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1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 Sedan (short-wheelbase)

100.012.12.000487roadGermany
Engine
6.3L V8 SOHC, Bosch mechanical fuel injection, ~250 bhp
Colour
Medium blue metallic

A short-wheelbase Mercedes-Benz 600 Sedan delivered new to the United States in early 1966, specified by its first owner with a number of factory options including individual rear seats, air conditioning, heat-absorbing glass, and a Becker Grand Prix radio. Finished in its original medium blue metallic exterior over a petrol blue interior, the car retains matching numbers throughout and is accompanied by service records, handbooks, tool roll, and spare wheel.

Ownership

  1. Auction sale
    Sold €100,800 (≈ $111K)

    RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →

  2. 1966 →Factory delivery
    First US owner
    partial documentation

    Took delivery of the car new in the United States early in 1966, specifying numerous factory options including individual seats, air conditioning, tinted glass, and a Becker radio.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

No maintenance or restoration records.

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