1966 MERCEDES-BENZ 600 6.3 GROSSER - DEREK C MOWAT

"CLASSIC OF THE DAY"

 

 

1966  MERCEDES-BENZ 600 6.3Litre  GROSSER

Year/Reg: 1966 (S)

Mileage: 64,000

Engine: size:6.3L

Fuel type:Petrol

Gearbox:Automatic

Body style:Saloon

Colour:Blue

 

Cobalt Blue Metallic with Grey leather, Just opening the door on this car, slowly glancing ones eyes over the facia, switchgear, seat facings, and door furniture, the sensation builds quickly of being surrounded by German precision engineering and build quality at its peak. Only 2677 Grossers were ever built between 1963 and 1981, and was believed to be the most expensive saloon car in production at that time. Seats, windows, heater vents, door and boot locking are all hydraulically operated resulting in total smoothness of operation. The 6.3 V8, coupled to the 4 speed auto gearbox produces effortless torque, with the lazy V8 burble as the perfect backdrop ! A favourite of the stars with the likes of Jay Kay, Jeremy Clarkson, Bernie Eccelstone, Elizabeth Taylor and the Pope all having owned such, some in LWB Pullman or Laundulette form. Much expenditure has been lavished on this car in recent times at marque expert John Haynes, West Sussex, with a superbly comprehensive history file bulging with invoices to accompany. Huge road presence with the stack headlamps, double deck bumpers and tall vertical grille make this car stand out and gain respect. Very rare in RHD, and even rarer in this condition. The absolute pinnacle of automotive engineering and excellence at its best - you only live once ! May P/X, £129,950

 

Text & Image Source: Derek C Mowat Cars

 

 

Model Specs 

(Source : Classic & Performance Car (Octane Magazine)

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1964-1981 MERCEDES-BENZ 600

Overview

Mercedes threw everything but the kitchen sink at this technical tour de force, designed to be bought by governments rather than mere business magnates. They weighed in at 2.5 tonnes (or more for the long wheelbase seven-seater Pullman), and that was before the bullet-proof glass was added. There’s air suspension, vacuum central locking, two heating and ventilation systems, and to haul it around, a new 6.3-litre V8 engine with Bosch fuel injection. The limo stayed in production for 18 years and notched up a remarkable number of sales.

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Production: 2677
Price at launch: £8752
Price (excellent): £45,000
Price (good): £35,000
Price (average): £22,500
Price (project): £12,500

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Performance

0-60mph:9.7secs
Top speed:127mph
Power:247bhp
Torque:369lb/ft

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Engine

Configuration:V8
Aspiration:normal
Fuel:petrol
Fuel delivery:mechanical fuel injection

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Chassis

Suspension Front: Independent, wishbone, radius arm, anti-roll bar
Suspension Rear: Independent, semi-swing axle, radius arms, anti-roll bar
Drivetrain: front-engine RWD
Steering: N/A
Bodyframe: metal monocoque
Transmission: Four-speed automatic

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Dimensions

Length: 5540mm
Wheelbase: 3200mm
Width: 1950mm
Height: 1480mm
Weight: 2475kgs