Mercedes 600

[AnimMerc]

Rusty Mercedes that had been left to rot for 30 years sells for £445,000 after experts describe it as the 'holy grail' of luxury cars | Mail Online

 

[John Jones Jr]

I guess it made the money it did because it's a Landaulet? Regardless, it seems a massive amount considering it's condition.

 

[jamesfuller]

Hard to value as no two are the same! Some of it comes down to equipment fitted and of course its provenance. A nice swb will cost £100k and upwards
Once restored to the correct handmade standards there is a market for them. Automobiles of this class and style simply cannot be bought new and the people that have them rarely part with them.

 

[clk208]

Makes this one look like a bargain. SWB but fully working! £40k

Mercedes-Benz 600 Series RHD MDL WITH AIRCON | eBay

 

[Alex]

That to me is the best Mercedes ever made.

 

[John Jones Jr]

Makes this one look like a bargain. SWB but fully working! £40k

Mercedes-Benz 600 Series RHD MDL WITH AIRCON | eBay

40k seems cheap. I know a guy who imported one from the States and flogged it at Essen at well more than double the asking price of the above. And I know of another guy who's been looking for the 'right' one for several years. I think spec, history etc play really major role on pricing.

I'll have mine as a short SWB,with two doors please...

 

[jamesfuller]

Makes this one look like a bargain. SWB but fully working! £40k

Mercedes-Benz 600 Series RHD MDL WITH AIRCON | eBay

Looks good, from a distance. Just something about it screams hidden problems. Although in reality all W100's probably should. Steamed up instruments is not a good start.

 

[jamesfuller]

I'll have mine as a short SWB,with two doors please...

It would be rather pleasant to stumble across one of the (afaik) three built.

 

[John Jones Jr]

Here's one, just a pity it's not in colour as the photo doesn't do it justice at all.