
1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 'Six-Door' Pullman Landaulet
€537,600 EUR | Sold
- The “holy grail” of Mercedes-Benz 600s
- One of only 26 six-door Landaulets built
- Offered publically for the first time ever, from only its second owner
- Hidden away for over three decades
- In completely original and unrestored “barn-find” condition
- An exceedingly rare and special opportunity
245 bhp, 6,332 cc overhead-valve V-8 engine, four-speed automatic transmission, double-wishbone air-spring independent front suspension, swing-axle rear suspension with air springs, and four-wheel power-assisted hydraulic disc brakes. Wheelbase: 3,900 mm
The world’s most important people were driven in Mercedes-Benz 600s, and for those who were not only important but who also ruled the world, the top choice of the 600s was the Pullman Landaulet. This custom-built car of state, constructed on an imposing 3,900-millimetre chassis, featured a folding convertible top over the rear seat, allowing its passengers to stand before their public during parades and other ceremonial occasions. It was such an exclusive motor car that it was never actually included in the 600 catalogue or price listing. Each was individually handcrafted to order, matching the rather unique specifications of its original owner with a cost and level of labour intensity that was usually more often associated with private aircraft.
Offered here is one of very few Pullman Landaulets that have an interesting and unique early history and currently remains in private hands. It was one of a mere 26 produced with six doors, and it was specially ordered with the most state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment available in 1971, including a 23-centimetre Sony television with all the ancillary equipment required, including an antenna on the rear deck; a Becker Grand Prix radio system with no fewer than eight interior speakers; and even a telephone. All of this is surrounded by the comfort of optional armrests, the security of seatbelts, and the privacy of curtained windows.
This Pullman Landaulet is a remarkably complete, ideal restoration project that is being offered from its second owner, and it is the only six-door variant presently available for sale. It marks a rare chance for a dedicated Mercedes-Benz enthusiast to acquire what is truly the ultimate 600, and it is perhaps the most important “car of state” of the modern era.


