[{"id": 4741396, "authorName": "Cycliccollective", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cycliccollective/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love these", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1593951434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741435, "authorName": "SwiftFF5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swiftff5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are such elegant vehicles. I am not sure that I am sophisticated enough to drive one.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1593953458, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741448, "authorName": "Vander (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We are very excited to offer this udderly original and low mileage Mercedes 600. It left the factory on May 18th, 1971 and the original owner took delivery of it on June 1st, 1971 registering it in Youngstown, OH and kept it at their Ft. Lauderdale area home until they shipped it to Ohio and sold it to the second owner on October 8th, 1996 with 36,716 miles, also located in northeast, Ohio. The second owner only took the car out once or twice a year for a local town parade, and to make sure to keep everything lubricated and operating properly. \r\n\r\nThis was a well cared for and running car when we acquired it, but we called @StarMotors shortly after. Neil at Star Motors in Endicott, New York supplied many parts and technical support on the phone for the various systems with all work performed at our in-house facility. I went through all of the previous 600 listings here on BaT, and after reading them I made it my goal to address many of the common items that concern people with these cars. We installed a New hydraulic pump which powers the whole system, and replaced or had rebuilt any other hydraulic components that we found to be leaking and not working to our liking. Then we went through the air suspension system to make it would not drop down.\r\n\r\nThis is an un-restored car, all of the chrome both interior and exterior is original. All original parchment roser leather, original Zebrano wood, original numbers matching drivetrain. Only the paint has been re-done, in the original 387 Blue Metallic. \r\nThere are 2 videos and a link to a 3rd in the description showing the car including the underneath which appears to be an unwelded and rust-free car. I hope everyone enjoys this car as much I have the last several months. Good luck and enjoy!", "likes": 30, "timestamp": 1593953948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741451, "authorName": "Dandan401", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dandan401/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spectacular!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1593954167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741456, "authorName": "Tom47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom47/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Tom47", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593954422, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4741458, "authorName": "nczek5ie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nczek5ie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. The Pornhub of car videos.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1593954554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741466, "authorName": "baumfaeller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baumfaeller/", "bidAmount": 1111, "content": "$1,111 bid placed by baumfaeller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593954784, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4741487, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Maybach-before-Maybachs.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1593955556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741489, "authorName": "SeattleCurmudgeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seattlecurmudgeon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If ever a car deserved Euro headlights it's this one.\r\n@Vander: udderly?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1593955613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741492, "authorName": "1948", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1948/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by 1948", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593955653, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4741494, "authorName": "Frost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cYour mission, should you decide to accept it, is to replace the third-world strongman with a member of your team. However the IMF white van should be replaced with a more appropriate vehicle, maybe the blue 600 currently on the Bring a Trailer website. Get some of those little flags for the front fenders to really be convincing. And remember, if any member of your team is caught or killed, or the 600 has to go in for maintenance, the Secretary will disavow any knowledge and won\u2019t pay for the repairs. Good luck, Jim.\u201d", "likes": 23, "timestamp": 1593955863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741499, "authorName": "Joedansker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joedansker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vander - you may want to check the spelling of utterly. Right now you are in the milk business. Beautiful car.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1593955985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741501, "authorName": "nkadasa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nkadasa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vander \r\na few questions if I may:\r\n1. How are the hydraulics? All functioning right? Any leaks?\r\n2. A/C?\r\n3. Is the gearbox A matching number?\r\n4. Any rust, dents etc.. that you see or know of?\r\n5. What are the options on the car when ordered? Do you have a list?\r\n6. When was the paint redone?\r\n\r\nSorry for the many questions, I\u2019m sure you understand. Been looking for a blue one for a while", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1593956057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741504, "authorName": "Dean_Laumbach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dean_laumbach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vander The driver or chauffeur wearing a black top and white gloves is priceless !!! \ud83d\udc4d\n\nGorgeous motor vehicle and the COLOR !!! OMG !!! I will glued to this listing over the next week. \n\nGreat find !!!", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1593956144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741510, "authorName": "hn11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hn11/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by hn11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593956482, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4741516, "authorName": "Siowner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/siowner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car has a lot going for it. Low miles, rare colour and it's in great condition.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1593956586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741529, "authorName": "Vander (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nkadasa \n1.The hydraulics are excellent, we addressed all of the leaks we could find. A couple of big items are a new hydraulic pump photo #245 and a rebuilt trunk hydraulic assembly. Watch the first video in the description, we demonstrate the hydraulics working.\n\n2. We converted the A/C over to R134a and it is blowing COLD.\n\n3. Engine and transmission are numbers matching. Photos # 239, 240, 241\n\n4.. I believe this to be a rust free car, see underneath video showing the original floors here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9Wy2vWRFqs&feature=youtu.be \n\n5. I believe these came pretty well loaded from the factory, this one does have a sunroof. The data card photo #241 will list all of the option codes. Only thing I can think this does not have is the partition which is in good thing in my opinion. It would limit leg room for occupants if it were to have it. Maybe someone else can chime in on 600 options.\n\n6. A complete respray was done by the original owner pre-1996. We had the front clip and deck lid re-done recently in the last few months by True Performance of Plain City, Ohio. They are a Factory Certified Mercedes-Benz facility. One of only 3 shop to have this accreditation in the entire state.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1593957081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741534, "authorName": "CTilley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ctilley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Amazing color combo!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1593957161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741536, "authorName": "pitts12driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pitts12driver/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by pitts12driver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593957200, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4741538, "authorName": "Vander (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dean_Laumbach Thank you!! Your 300SEL 4.5 in the same colors caught my eye, I know you know how stunning this color is in person.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1593957402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741634, "authorName": "CaptainMyCaptain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captainmycaptain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A fit, well dressed young man recently sauntered into the unemployment office and made his way to the counter.\r\n\r\nSomewhat arrogantly, he looked at the government matron perched on the other side of the counter and said in a voice loud enough for all in line to hear, \u201cI HATE drawing unemployment, but there are no other options available.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe pleasantly plump clerk tilted her head down in order to peer over the top of her rhinestone encrusted spectacles and looked him up and down, head to toe. She leaned back in her grey Steelcase chair and slid her government-issued BIC pen into the tight beehive of bleached blond hair and said, \u201cCan you drive?\u201d\r\n\r\n\u201cOf course.\u201d He was somewhat offended at the question.\r\n\r\n\u201cThen you\u2019re in luck. We\u2019ve just received a position you\u2019d be perfect for.\u201d\r\n\r\nShe continued, \u201cThere is a very old, very wealthy gentleman who is looking for someone to be a driver and body guard to his beautiful young granddaughter. You would be required to drive his prized Mercedes Benz 600.\u201d\r\n\r\n\u201cBecause image is important, you would be supplied with a fully tailored wardrobe. You would not have to actually maintain the Mercedes. Fritz has been on staff to handle all those details since 1971. You would only drive and tend to all of the needs of the granddaughter. Whatever those may be. ALL the needs.\u201d\r\n\r\n\u201cDue to the long hours involved, all meals would be provided, as well as a two bedroom fully furnished apartment located over the garage. The starting salary is $200,000 per year.\u201d\r\n\r\n\u201cOh my God!\u201d he replied, \u201cYou have got to be kidding!\u201d\r\n\r\n\u201cYeah,\u201d she said, \u201cI am. But you started it.\u201d\r\n\r\nThis 600 is gorgeous, nearly perfect in every way imaginable. For another one to be showing up on BaT so soon makes me think that soon 600s will be edging out K-cars in the vaunted chronicles of rarified listings grabbing the affectionate attentions of the admiring BaT audience.\r\n\r\nI can only hope that the driver is included in the sale price. I\u2019d hate to spend upward of $100,000 and have nothing to chauffeur it.", "likes": 47, "timestamp": 1593961339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741647, "authorName": "Joebelow0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joebelow0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Comment to SwiftFF5\r\nSophistication is not necessary; only appreciation \ud83d\ude01", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1593961855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741656, "authorName": "hank42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hank42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@no.radar, did you forget there were Maybach's before this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593962125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741657, "authorName": "Velofelo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/velofelo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Udderly\"? What are you implying?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1593962191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741663, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Scariest statement regarding 600s: \"the hydraulics are excellent, we addressed all of the leaks we could find.\"\r\n\r\nCar is a stunner, I'd take the risk on finding any issues with this one!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1593962312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741667, "authorName": "hank42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hank42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vander, are there holes drilled in the front bumper to hold those non chrome and terrible looking overriders?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1593962450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741673, "authorName": "Joebelow0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joebelow0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Velofelo, the implication is that driving (or riding in) it should be a mooooo...ving experience!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1593962557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741684, "authorName": "Vander (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hank42 Yes, I thought about having them chromed but chose not to.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1593963107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741699, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hank42\r\n\r\nNah... left it that way just for you!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1593963504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741714, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Should be an interesting seven days of wise-cracks about dictators, despots, and the like. Rather like Hawaiian shirt jokes whenever a red '80s Ferrari appears. \r\n\r\nGLWTS", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1593964546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741723, "authorName": "RBBGroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbbgroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is this the six figure 600?\r\nSure looks that way.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1593964769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741747, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@West-Coaster - I've told the story before, my former father in law was a successful insurance broker in NY. House in NY, house in Florida, a sportfish and a 600. Economy takes a dump in the early 70s, things are getting tight. The 600 caught \"fire\" on the side of the highway and burned. Wouldn't you know it was properly insured!\r\n\r\nHe talked about that car like he was a dictator ............ he was more like a d!ckhead!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1593965871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741751, "authorName": "ChuckRoberts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chuckroberts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful color combination. I remember reading that Stirling Moss took a few lucky folks on a trip around a race track in one of these and came close to the lap record. Very impressive to my teenage self. GLWA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1593966056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741761, "authorName": "westcorkkid", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/westcorkkid/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wait a minute...the chauffeur is wearing shorts??!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1593966313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741762, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"We are very excited to offer this udderly original and low mileage Mercedes 600.\"\r\n\r\nWell Cownt me in", "likes": 24, "timestamp": 1593966328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741765, "authorName": "Stevebfl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevebfl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s a shame that the person showing off the car in the first video has to slam the doors on closing. The 600 has doors that close like a fine cabinet.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1593966350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741779, "authorName": "Omnivore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/omnivore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely. \r\n@Left-coaster \u2018interesting\u2019 \r\nPerhaps you meant \u2018tired\u2019.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593966905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741804, "authorName": "JiminRichmond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jiminrichmond/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hankook tires. Nothing wrong with them but they just seem out of place. Shows how difficult it has become to find certain sizes.\r\n\r\nNonetheless- gorgeous in blue and the seller seems to have made some needed repairs. \r\n\r\nGLWTA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1593967666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741823, "authorName": "CrochetyMillennial", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crochetymillennial/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is pictured in 164 & 165? Becker panel with no switches? Seemingly in the rear compartment?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1593968111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741831, "authorName": "OCEquestrian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocequestrian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spectacular car....", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1593968293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741865, "authorName": "mrgreenjeans53", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrgreenjeans53/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a car! Serious desire and a definite 'need' to park beside my '97-S600, '88-300 SL, and '99- SL500.\r\nNothing else built has the integrity and quality of those vintage Mercedes-Benz models from yesteryear. Sadly too few were respected and cherished; glad this one appears to have had heaps of love surrounding it .....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1593969384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741872, "authorName": "biffer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biffer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The original uber luxury car, when that meant something else entirely.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1593969729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741874, "authorName": "ShineOn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shineon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "in this case, the \"Udder Luxury Car\" - couldn't resist - sorry for the cheap shot", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1593969798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741881, "authorName": "some_dude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/some_dude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely stunning. The 600 shows what the best engineers in the world can do when given an unlimited budget... and this 600 shows how that magnificent car should look after 49 years of appropriately loving care. What a fantastic machine!", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1593970136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741908, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I drove a few 600s over the years, but the one that stands out is the brown one which Karl Middelhauve had fitted with a Vortec supercharger. Stock 600s have plenty of power; this had decidedly more. Good fun. I love these cars but alas do not have eighteen feet of room in my garage.....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1593970972, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741942, "authorName": "Mystery_Trailer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mystery_trailer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the best color combos. Wonderful car.\r\n\r\nNow...if I owned it (famous last words) \"my chauffeur\" would be required to wear long pants matching the jacket. No wrist jewelry allowed (for fear of making distracting noise whilst manhandling that amazing steering wheel) and any \"drive videos\" would be with the windows up to be able to note the interior's calm and quiet and the scenery would not be that of a Wednesday Afternoon Realtor's Open-House Drive-by\".\r\n\r\nAll humor aside....GLWTA!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1593971857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741952, "authorName": "Mystery_Trailer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mystery_trailer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh....and Chauffeurs wear black gloves or nothing when \"Driving\"! \r\n\r\nWhite gloves are for \"Detail Time\" while on-hold in the parking lot at Trader Vic's etc. (when this 600 was new....) :-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1593972008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741963, "authorName": "Vander (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CrochetyMillennial Yes that is in the rear compartment, mounted on the passenger side in the 'b' pillar. The long center bar is a seek button so the passenger of the vehicle, presumably the owner could change the radio station without having to go the effort of asking the chauffeur.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1593972512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741973, "authorName": "adawil2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/adawil2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely spectacular 600! Definitely one of the finest cars ever made and this one looks pristine. They are such a pleasure to drive. I have loved and wanted one for 30 years. Best of luck with the auction, no doubt it will do well.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1593972795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741986, "authorName": "BenzFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Magnificent! This should set a record. The MB Classic Center can probably source correct tires. I had Hankook tires on my daily driver Hyundai Accent some years ago. Worst tires ever. They don't belong on such a spectacular car as this one. I know it's a nit pick but nit picking is necessary for a car of this magnitude. One of my W201's great MB ancestors.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1593973268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4741989, "authorName": "henryr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Which costs more to maintain? This or a newer Range Rover out of warranty?", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1593973358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742023, "authorName": "mrb43", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrb43/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After viewing the chauffeur video, I had forgotten that neighborhoods like that still existed.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1593975093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742067, "authorName": "Pictish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pictish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@henryr Well, to give you some idea: the drivers 4-way window switch assembly is about $11,000. That's a bit of an outlier, but racking up the miles on one of these would certainly require deep pockets.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1593976960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742089, "authorName": "Dandan401", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dandan401/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vander Could you please comment more on the functionality of the hydraulics not mentioned or shown in the video. like central locking, door mechanics, power seats in front? Also, do you have any service and ownership documentation beyond what is shown? Thanks.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1593977601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742094, "authorName": "MSQ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chauffer outfit - I didn't realize the pop-up Halloween shops open up this early in Ohio....excellent.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1593977836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742105, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any Mercedes with a 600 badge is special and forever will be because of these cars.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1593978139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742112, "authorName": "youll_never_know", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/youll_never_know/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pictish, That $11,000 price for the master window switch is a scare tactic and rouse implemented by a certain individual in the northern U.S. to take advantage of people. Even when they were last available from Mercedes they were half that cost. Currently, they can be rebuilt for around $1,200. \r\n\r\n@Dandan401, the door locks are not hydraulic. They are pneumatic, or vacuum operated. Regarding the doors, they are not hydraulically self closing like the earlier 600's. By 1967 Mercedes had ended the self closing door feature due to the number of complaints about them breaking and leaking hydraulic oil. This car has regular doors that you shut like any other car door. The seats are hydraulically controlled, but they have only 4 movements. Up, down, forward, rearward, and if you turn the knob forward or to the rear the back rest will recline or decline. \r\n\r\nLooking at the data card, this has to be the least optioned 600 I've ever seen. Though, I did notice option code 631....first aid kit. Is that still around anywhere?", "likes": 26, "timestamp": 1593978617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742133, "authorName": "Dandan401", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dandan401/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@youll_never_know. Thanks for the clarification. I was unclear on the switchover date from early to late cars. @vander. So, do the seats operate correctly. Does the passenger rear window work correctly: tough to tell on the video.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1593979305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742135, "authorName": "BlackMountainMotorworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blackmountainmotorworks/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by BlackMountainMotorworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593979391, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4742191, "authorName": "Pictish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pictish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@youll_never_know Interesting. I assumed it was one of those situations where the NOS supply dwindled to a handful of units in the hands of a single vendor who decided it would be a nice opportunity to do some price gouging. TIL.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1593982583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742204, "authorName": "remgitano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/remgitano/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When the seller stated his vehicle was \"udderly original\" I was thinking he was hoping for bids from the \"udderly unoriginal\" Kardashians. Any one of these \"udderly unoriginal\" women could easily bid this beauty to the six or seven figure realm and not even flinch.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593983154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742254, "authorName": "Vander (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@youll_never_know Thank you for posting that info.\r\n\r\n@dandan401 The passenger rear window works correctly and received a new hydraulic lift cylinder. I will check all of the operations on both front seats and report back.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1593985108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742256, "authorName": "BenzFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm sure this magnificent example will easily reach 6 figures without any Kardashian help that it doesn't need anyway. I wish the seller GLWTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1593985220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742278, "authorName": "RPChan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpchan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@henryr- the Range Rover no question. I have had a 72 600 now for 8-9 years. Parts are expensive but the car is a tank. I had a Range Rover Sport for 7 years. It was far more expensive than that the 600 which admittedly is in fine shape.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1593986451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742291, "authorName": "johntennyson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johntennyson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So... if I want flag holders in the front fenders, I should be looking for a Pullman, huh?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1593986949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742305, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I asked my chauffeur if I could buy this and she told me only if I want to sleep in it in the garage! I had to give it a fair amount of thought. There is already a lot of nice stuff in my garage, and I had some previous experience sleeping there...", "likes": 38, "timestamp": 1593987658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742397, "authorName": "Atreus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atreus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "During the gas crisis of the early 1970's, my wife's grandmother, ever aware of her public image, traded her Rolls Royce in on one of these in order to be less conspicuous. The family was quietly amused.", "likes": 39, "timestamp": 1593991742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742432, "authorName": "DiRulen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirulen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at the interior pictures makes me want to smoke a cigar. GLWTA :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1593993793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742473, "authorName": "ChefNom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chefnom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes smoke a cigar and drink a brandy while the chauffeur takes you to the next business meeting with the captains of industry!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1593995984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742474, "authorName": "bigrookieinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigrookieinc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the photo filters are working overtime.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593996226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742491, "authorName": "TigerM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you landed here from another galaxy, and the first thing you saw was this automobile, you'd immediately sense there was something very special about it.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1593997105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742492, "authorName": "ChefNom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chefnom/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by ChefNom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593997107, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4742559, "authorName": "iancoletx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iancoletx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Outstanding color combo. Gorgeous car", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1594000326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742634, "authorName": "drjnaqvi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drjnaqvi/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by drjnaqvi", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594006174, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4742645, "authorName": "Gregpryckman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregpryckman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a sweet color combo, BUT, if this were black over parchment I\u2019d have to hit the Buy it Now button. GLWTA i\u2019ll have to watch and wait for my Black one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594007119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742649, "authorName": "wtsane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wtsane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@neverenoughgold: Unlike these, wives are still in production.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1594007390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742768, "authorName": "starmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/starmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is always interesting to see a car in detail after we have supplied the spare parts, support etc and a diligent effort has been made to sort out the car. The car is nice. The color combination is excellent. This is defiently a low mileage car in original condition. The bumper guards and dealer installed side moulding were used on many 600's. We gave John technical support to get the car sorted out over the last 6 months or more. This included the air suspension, hydraulic system, climate control, ride and drivability. With numerous phone calls back and forth John and I were able to sort out the car to a level that is reliable and functional. They key to the 600 is driving and maintenance, most of the cars go into quick disrepair because of a lack of this. Many of the cars for sale today are like this. This has become a nicely maintained vehicle and definitely deserves a good home.", "likes": 32, "timestamp": 1594032426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742776, "authorName": "wally509", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wally509/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I realize in today's BaT you get flamed for even remotely hinting anything negative about any car but learning about the cars is more important to me, so here it goes...\r\n\r\nIs the hood fitment correct on this car? In pic#13 one can almost see into the engine compartment. Maybe this is just an illusion based on the angle of the picture.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1594033315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742788, "authorName": "youll_never_know", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/youll_never_know/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pictish.....that's probably EXACTLY what happened. Greed is a very ugly thing. So sad. \r\n\r\n@Johntennyson, not necessarily. There were many short wheel base models that had the Flagstaffs, too. They were't specifically for the Pullman. There were even some W108/W109 cars that had flagstaffs, too! :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1594034792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742855, "authorName": "Geewagens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/geewagens/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was checking these out a few years back but ultimately parts costs/availability swayed me to purchase and restore a used space shuttle instead.", "likes": 31, "timestamp": 1594039260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742857, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The difference between maintaining the 600 and a late model Range Rover (or Audi!) which are out of warranty is that if you maintain this car, you will be keeping another piece of automotive artwork alive and well. The RR or Audi were nothing special the day they were built and go downhill from there. They are the ideal cars to lease, if you just have to have one. That way, all the problems they inevitably develop will end up on someone else's nickel. Of course, those costs may be built into the lease, too.....\n\nI suspect the chairman of the board of Toyota sends his opposite number at Rover a Christmas card every year thanking him for all the business. :)\n\nAlso these go off road better than an Audi or RR. \n\nJust kidding.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1594039381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742882, "authorName": "WilBlue", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wilblue/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wally509 pix 12, 13 and 14 do show something that needs to be looked at more carefully. The front right fender isn't reflecting the driveway detail quite right and looks like the color match isn't \"there\" . Could just be the pic tho.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594040168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742887, "authorName": "Guido36", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guido36/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was that a speed bump or was that a Prius?", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1594040361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742893, "authorName": "CKKurtz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckkurtz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Class.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594040642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742899, "authorName": "fredvolvo67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fredvolvo67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous vehicle ! Noticed that it has \"after market\" bumper guards. I'm sure that they performed their duty proudly, protecting this beautiful car. They look similar to the once I purchased in 1970 for my than Volvo 142S.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594041040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742909, "authorName": "MortonRalph", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mortonralph/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car, however, the bright blue color is sort of \"loud\" for such a refined vehicle, I think. This is the sort of car that should be black, more befitting of it's place.\r\n\r\nAnd is it me, or is it sitting low?\r\n\r\nGLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594041432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742930, "authorName": "drcharles2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drcharles2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Missing....?.....\r\n\r\n(a) ever been smoked in\r\n(b) miles per gallon\r\n(c) premium 93\u00ba\r\n\r\n\u00ba \u00ba \u00ba \u00ba\u00ba\u00ba if only it had 4speed manual", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594042322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4742979, "authorName": "TAG", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have mentioned previously -- the blues and grays set these off. Did see a putty once that was particularly nice. This is the nicest interior color ... although the one my dad had did not have the light dashboard. Personally, \"presence\" is the word to describe .... IMO the 108/9's had better proportions. This is an interesting color ... wonder how many were made? For those thinking black .... if you owned one of these you did not want to have one that looked like it was a livery. My memory of the 600 lingers on -- I still own the parking space ... it's an end spot and I can tuck my hybrid in and still rent out the remaining to a guy in the building. Back in the day there was three in the garage ... best as I can remember. Other than the driver window -- the rest never got used ..same with the sunroof.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1594043635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4743121, "authorName": "neverenoughgold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverenoughgold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wtsane\n@neverenoughgold: Unlike these, wives are still in production.\n-----\nAs are chauffeurs...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594047414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4743157, "authorName": "RamAir", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The undercarriage video is mesmerizing. Outstanding example and good luck with the sale. Easily a six figures example.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1594048104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4743237, "authorName": "gofetch123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gofetch123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "After market riveted side moldings! what a shame.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594049650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4743242, "authorName": "mrjirey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjirey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like every 600 is going to come through BAT. This one is a real beauty", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1594049736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4743293, "authorName": "W126dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/w126dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the best spec of a historic car I've seen. SWB, all the typical 600 toys and a boat load of maintenance. This should bring all the money", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1594050758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4743370, "authorName": "vpchianese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vpchianese/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I find it interesting that the car was first registered in Youngstown OH. For several reasons. One being that there were very few people in Youngstown that could afford that car and also have a house in Fort Lauderdale FL. The steel industry was on it's heels by that time and most of the major employment was GM as in Lordstown and Packard Electric. The MB dealers at that time were in Cleveland or Pittsburgh. The two largest real-estate developers were Edward J. DeBartolo and William M. Cafaro. Both of which could afford to own the car but I would be surprised if either of them did. Surprised more so if it was DeBartolo than Cafaro. With all of his wealth he lived in a modest home in the town of Boardmen OH just south of Youngstown. Less that a block from the DeBartolo Corp offices. Bill Cafaro was a little flashier guy but I don't think this flashy. There were a couple of high roller Docs in town. One particular one was a plastic surgeon that kept a Panther or Lion as a pet in his office complex. Ironic because he needed a plastic surgeon himself after the cat tried to eat him one day.\r\n\r\nJust interesting to see that car in a town like Youngstown and then Salem neither being big money towns.\r\n\r\nBest of luck with the auction. It is a stand up car for sure.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1594052157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4743526, "authorName": "Vander (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you everyone for the fun comments, stories, and compliments so far!\n\n@dandan401 All 6 hydraulic functions on both front seats work as they should. I recorded a video and have sent it to @bringatrailer to upload.\n\n@WilBlue Being a MB certified shop True Performance has all of the high tech equipment to ensure color match such as color eyes, prophets, spectrophotometers, etc etc. However, we took paint match one step further on this 600. They removed the fresh air flap (behind the hood in front of the windshield) and physically mailed it to PPG Industries where they examined it in their laboratory to come up with a formula unique to this car for the painters to mix up.\n\n@FredVolvo67 Thank you, I think it\u2019s gorgeous too. The bumper guards were dealer installed, they are not \u201cafter market\u201d but actually a genuine MB part with a 100 chassis part #\n@drcharles2 A. I am not a smoker myself so I have a very keen sense of smell, especially to smoke. There are no odors or signs of smoke damage, but I can not say asbolutely without a doubt that the original owner at one point didn't decide to light up a cigar and enjoy it while operating this fine piece of German engineering.\nB. No idea, I watched the Jay Leno Youtube video last night of his aftermarket supercharged 600 and he laughed and said \u201cYou are doing good if you are in the double digits\u201d.\nC. I only put Premium 93 in all of my Mercedes, classic or modern.\nD. I don\u2019t believe they made a 600 in a manual transmission, probably couldn\u2019t handle the amount of torque!\n\n@gofetch123 Side moldings seem to be popular on the 600. 5 out of the last 7 model 600 on BaT have had the side moldings installed.\n@VPChianese I was told the first owner was a German guy (or possibly German descent) and was in the architect/construction business.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1594054973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4743585, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A video showing the hydraulic front seats has been added to the listing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594055935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4744008, "authorName": "vpchianese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vpchianese/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vander (The Seller) \r\nSorry can't help with German architect/construction business. I gave you the two names that came to me that had the means. Not meaning that a German company didn't exist but I have not heard of it. I lived there until late 1970 and was involved in business plus the President of a local Kiwanis club so I knew a fair number of business leaders. We had a large German community as well as most any other Nationality you would like to mention.\r\nThought it would be fun to know the original owner.\r\n\r\nGLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594059323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4744130, "authorName": "Vander (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@vpchianese Send me message through the 'Contact Seller' button at the top, would like to chat.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594059983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4744310, "authorName": "vpchianese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vpchianese/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vander\r\nMessage sent", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594060865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4744476, "authorName": "22350", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/22350/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "keep your checkbook close, when you need to fix this baby", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594061853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4746267, "authorName": "RevRory", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revrory/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've got a factory shop manual for this classic if you need it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1594074975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4746424, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful 600!! I do not think I have seen one in a blue metallic ever. It is very pretty, and different. This one has been gone through, completely serviced, and is ready to have your Chauffeur drive you to your private home in the country after a hard day in the city. Course, if was me, I would be driving. Kudos to @Vander for working with @starmotors to make this MB as good as it can be. The current bid is no where near enough to even think about buying this car. We have had some in worst condition garnering more money. This 600 deserves better. There are 8 days to go. Will be watching. One Stately Mercedes-Benz.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1594079290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4746738, "authorName": "600SWB1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/600swb1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. Wondering if interior can be respect or must it be redone? What is the cost anyone know?\r\nThere are side curtains but rear window curtains are missing? Is there a track for the curtains in the woodwork? Do you have the curtains/hangers?\r\nWith the engine not running, how many times can you open and close the trunk before it peters out? Could you show us?\r\nMany thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594087294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4746741, "authorName": "600SWB1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/600swb1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oops\r\nThat was resprayed or redone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594087341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4747120, "authorName": "ACDbarn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acdbarn/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by ACDbarn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594099340, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4747186, "authorName": "Taz2525", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/taz2525/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by Taz2525", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594107109, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4747402, "authorName": "600SWB1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/600swb1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "one last question, how long does the car stay up?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594126661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4747493, "authorName": "EuropeanSports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeansports/", "bidAmount": 40250, "content": "$40,250 bid placed by EuropeanSports", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594128783, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4747576, "authorName": "FleetFilter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleetfilter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When an old Mercedes has been loved and taken care of for 50 years, this is the result. It\u2019s not perfect, but it\u2019s barely used. I hope the new owner never even considers a new interior or \u201cupgrades\u201d. This quality of originality should be maintained and preserved for the next 50 years; the past historians deserve that for all their efforts.", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1594130411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4750129, "authorName": "Thirty-three-and-a-third", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirty-three-and-a-third/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have driven other Mercedes before, but man would I love to get behind the wheel of this one. GLWA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594151615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4751018, "authorName": "Vander (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@andrew.gutowski There is a track for the curtains in the woodwork, we do not have a curtain. We talked to Star Motors today and they said to do the driver side window as a test and the key needs to be in the on position, it did it twice with the engine not running.\r\n\r\nThe car has not dropped down since we have replaced the 4 air valves and 4 air bags, we have had the car sitting for up to 2 weeks without moving it and there was no drop.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1594156390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4751760, "authorName": "600SWB1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/600swb1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great. Thank you", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594163940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4751906, "authorName": "Imperialist67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imperialist67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These always turn up in black, maroon, brown, etc., this met. blue is just amazing.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1594167055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4751925, "authorName": "Imperialist67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imperialist67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My God what a fantastic color, these are usually black, or subdued shades of brown, maroon, navy, etc. Like a Benz version of a Paul Sargent (or Sy Devore) custom tailored sapphire blue sharkskin suit! Beautiful condition, too. Hope it brings big money - GLWTA.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1594167405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4753572, "authorName": "daleallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daleallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My favorite Mercedes in my favorite color combination! (Note to self: Win lotto by next Tuesday.)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1594222980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4753981, "authorName": "xtracrazi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xtracrazi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The most beautiful/elegant 3-box design on the planet.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1594228236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4756074, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would be a hit at the next BAT gathering..........I'll stop with it in NDak to pick up @sludgo!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594240234, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4756975, "authorName": "Cad956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cad956/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've spent a fair bit of time behind the wheel of one of these. They are not a difficult car to drive and the immediate sights and smells around you are intoxicating. They can even be driven quite hard, should you choose to and, like a number of (well sorted) large cars I've driven over the years, they sit down on the road nicely if you keep them in balance. No matter how you drive them, drive them you must (and why the hell wouldn't you?). Leave a 600 just sitting around at your, and it's, cost. Love the patina on this beauty.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1594245572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4757623, "authorName": "Bimmerphile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerphile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely gorgeous in this color! As someone said earlier - this is what is possible when engineers are given a wide open budget to create the best car in the world. Can't be said for the same company today, can you imagine what the screens in the 2021 S-Class will look like in 50 years? I sh(udder) at the thought.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.motor1.com/news/432843/2021-mercedes-s-class-interior-preview/\r\n\r\nSomeone pointed out below that an enemy of these cars is not being driven. At that point you might as well just drive the damn thing - if it's going to need maintenance either way, might as well enjoy it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594260139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4758363, "authorName": "mikevettese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikevettese/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Toronto Ontario My father had two of these a 69 and a 71 we loved them both one chocolate brown and a blue, this is one that i would like to have just for the memories of spending time with my Dad!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1594298970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4759433, "authorName": "ninefiveaero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ninefiveaero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller Beautiful 600! Question: What paperwork do you have to corroborate the car having 37k original miles given that this is a 5 digit mechanical odo? @BaT typically will not highlight mileage like this unless the true mileage is known.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594314823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4759482, "authorName": "Mikell17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikell17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice, but will it do a burnout? This is the only way I would buy one of these, with everything working. What a beautiful car. Great color combo also. I haven\u2019t seen many of these on here but It\u2019s the best I can remember.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594315485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4760043, "authorName": "spenvin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spenvin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pass the Grey Poupon, my good man. \r\nI love that the Chaiffeur is wearing shorts, it\u2019s a vibe. \r\nSeriously though, this is beautifully maintained an exceptional car. I wish I had some room in my garage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594319776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4761018, "authorName": "Vander (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ninefiveaero I feel that the car and the condition of it speaks for itself, it's obviously not an example of an odometer that has rolled over making it a 137k mile car. A notable 600 expert has weighed in and gave his opinion in the comments below saying \"This is definitely a low mileage car in original condition.\" In addition to that, we know where the car has been since day one. It has only ever been titled in Ohio, by only 2 owners from who we know both of their names and met one of them. \r\n\r\nWe paid the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles to perform a historical records search, which confirms no gaps in the history and corroborates the mileage. I reached out to the M100 Club (which I'm a member) and spoke to the the person who maintains the registry. The name they have in their file being the original owner matches our copy of a previous Ohio title exactly-the person in Youngstown, OH.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1594323944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4761225, "authorName": "ninefiveaero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ninefiveaero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594325327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4762804, "authorName": "jllgd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jllgd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice vehicle. Can seller perhaps explain what we are seeing at 4:46 in the first video?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594338605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4762903, "authorName": "Vander (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jllgd I've replayed that part of the video many times to try and see what you are referring to. It is the back seat area, showing some wood and a chrome reading light?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594340917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4763358, "authorName": "bjmkelly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjmkelly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vander I think the 4:46 image may be the headliner, it looks stained and perhaps separating horizontal surface from vertical surface if that makes any sense. Stunning car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594352271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4763883, "authorName": "BPfohl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bpfohl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is a Guardian Angel for everyone you Know!!!\r\nOh Lord, won\u2019t you buy me a Mercedes Benz?\r\nMy friend\u2019s all drive LOUD COBRA\u2019S, I must make amends\u2026.Oh Lord I Need a Good FOUR ,for all my Friend\u2019s !!!! Oh Lord, won\u2019t you buy me a Mercedes Benzzzz?\r\n\r\nGood Norwegian Wood....I once had a car or should I say it once had ME......", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1594386661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4764575, "authorName": "atali8709", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atali8709/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Invest in precious metal, buy this automotive engineering marvel!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594398267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4764823, "authorName": "Gregg_Prokop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregg_prokop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want to tag every picture with a blue heart", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594401394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4768401, "authorName": "hellkitty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hellkitty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My daughter used to play soccer very near that water tower in the background of the walk-around video. So tickled that a car this beautiful is in my neighborhood and on my favorite car site!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1594475601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4768493, "authorName": "vettman1967", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vettman1967/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! When new I assumed that most owners had their own Air Force like most Heads of State!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1594477534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4768810, "authorName": "Den54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/den54/", "bidAmount": 44444, "content": "$44,444 bid placed by Den54", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594483738, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4768886, "authorName": "G.D.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g.d.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful automobile Mr. Gotti. It seems your sharkskin Double Brest suit matches the paint perfectly sir.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594485360, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4769197, "authorName": "SIMBAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simbah/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by SIMBAH", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594494715, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4769306, "authorName": "whipcity76", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whipcity76/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a gorgeous grosser. One of the better color combos. Those carpets will keep you up at night trying to keep clean. Anyway, just looked at the price guides from Hagerty and SCM(Sports Car Market) to see that there\u2019s been a 20% increase in valuation since the last time the guides came out; Spring 2020. Would expect a significant 6 digit price/bid for this to find a new owner/Dictator. Yeah, fondly remember the IMF episodes where Martin Landau\u2019s Wife would be whisked around playing the big tease. Think her name was Barbara Baine? Too bad these are so insanely expensive to keep up. Remember looking at the pneumatic schematic back in the \u201870\u2019s looking up a conjunction valve for the central locking system. After being revived with smelling salts, I began to understand \u201cdeferred maintenance\u201d. $995.00 for a hunk of brass. Guess that\u2019s the reason for Dictator Ownership. GLWA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1594498590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4770847, "authorName": "2VT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2vt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It has been written about 600 Grossers that, like aircraft, the value is where it's at in it's TBO's (Time between overhauls is the manufacturer's recommended number of running hours or calendar time before an overhaul). So they can be $200k vehicles that are need $150k in overhauls. One I looked at a few years ago had an oil leak under the glove box. Oh and BTW the power window switch I had to replace back in 1984 was $3k for the part alone. Brake jobs on a 4 wheeled vehicle with 6 calipers? $2500 back then. All that said this one looks well cared for but you really need a substantial budget to keep it flying.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1594584559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4770875, "authorName": "Transcon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transcon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vander - Beautiful Grosser and kudos for keeping this piece of automotive art on the road. Only thing I want to see now is a video where you click it in the direction of the pictogram of a cornet and summon the might of this beasts on-board air horn. That special \u201cmove, bitch\u201d freight train horn running off compressed air is loud enough to wake the dead", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1594585440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4771457, "authorName": "BenzFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzfan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I doubt the current bid will even be a good downpayment for this magnificent example. Owning an MB in general is not for the financially faint of heart(ask me how I know) but this particular variety of MB takes it to a whole new level. While I'll be very happy for the new owner, my condolences will go to their bank account for what lies ahead on the maintenance front. @2VT, my father was a pilot so I understand your analogy which is a most interesting way to look at the future maintenance.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1594613891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4771659, "authorName": "hencal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hencal/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by hencal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594643784, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4774573, "authorName": "solutionsguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solutionsguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As with any high end Benz, if you are not capable/willing to turn a wrench, this one will eat your lunch all day long, and twice on Sunday. This was of course not a problem for original owners, from where I am sure the term \"open cheque book\" comes from. If you are halfway decent with a wrench and not scared to learn the intracacies of the hydro and other systems, then there is no reason why you cannot \"reasonably\" keep one of these, though part prices can buckle your knees for sure. They do need regular use though, so the best case scenario would be for the new owner to be willing and capable to spend time/money on it as needed, but most of all to drive it on a regular basis and fix what needs fixin