Considered one of the finest engineered automobiles ever built, the Mercedes-Benz 600-series defined luxury for its time and continues to carry luxury with it today. Only 2,190 sedans were built between 1963 and 1981, making it a very rare automobile. The total rises to 2,677 units when considering the 304 Pullmans, 124 six-door Pullmans and 59 Landaulets.

Most models were sold to royalty, government officials and celebrities. Some noteworthy names include Hugh Hefner, Elizabeth Taylor, John Lennon, George Harrison, Aristotle Onassis and Elvis Presley. This model of car was also popularly used in film, featured most famously in James Bond’s “On Her Majesty's Service” and “Diamonds Are Forever." These are very special cars with heavy demand in both Europe and the Middle East. How many are left is unknown.

This Mercedes runs with a powerful 6.3-liter, 250-hp V-8 engine with automatic transmission and an advertised top speed of 127-mph when new. Four-wheel disc brakes are a natural for this top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz.

This particular example of the 600 short wheelbase sedan is very nicely shown in blue with a complementary blue interior and elegant wood trim elements. This is the non-divider window model and is fitted with a Becker Grand Prix radio and air conditioning. Another luxury feature of this vehicle is the center console, which was built to store the amenities of a mini bar. Many power-assisted functions that are encompassed in the 600’s specially designed, engine-driven hydraulic system which controls the windows, the front and rear power seats, the fresh-air ventilation system, door closure, trunk closure, the sunroof (if applicable) and suspension damping. It runs on mineral oil and operates at a nominal 3,200-psi. It was dreamed up as a way to provide the car with unquestionably silent accessory operation, and it is, in a word, amazing.

The automotive definition of “flagship” is exemplified by every detail on this most respected Mercedes-Benz legend.