[{"id": 2206692, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2 600's in one week. AMAZING< LOVE this over the red. 55 was the breaking point on the red this should be higher.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1525982150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2206694, "authorName": "RBBGroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbbgroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "you've got to be kidding me !!! \r\nWell, that sure didn't take long. Two (2) MB 600 within 10 days of each other to be listed here !! \r\nWOW.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525982163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2206697, "authorName": "2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am not into these. I opened the auction to peruse the cars in inventory around the periphery. \r\n\r\nNot disappointed.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1525982187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2206745, "authorName": "RBBGroup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbbgroup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can now hardly wait for next week, in hopes to see a Black MERCEDES-BENZ 600 Pullman Landaulet . \r\nBaT... don't disappoint please.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1525982661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2206753, "authorName": "2chevaux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2chevaux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Design of the early 60's. 55 years later still an excellent choice if one wants to travel in comfort and style.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1525982701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2206868, "authorName": "tncarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tncarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love it. I wonder if the air in 600 ownership land is so thin that a sentence like \"Prior maintenance history is unknown.\" is not a concern. If you know for a fact, as sure as the sun coming up tomorrow, that any maintenance item on a car like this is witheringly expensive, you might not care that the prior owners might have skipped this or that item. I really do salute those who take on these magnificent machines. In another life I will own one.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1525983722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2206942, "authorName": "doublefeature56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doublefeature56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So glad to see this here today. Any self respecting old car web site should have at least one 600. What if you suddenly needed one? \r\nI might be available to drive it for you should you not wish to see it on a trailer. bringadriver.com", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1525984268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2206980, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While my wife would have called the red 600 an old $500 project Benz, she would chase me around the kitchen with a meat cleaver asking why I now brought home a $5,000 old Benz. Any sustained slashes would be worth it though...!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1525984510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207016, "authorName": "solutionsguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solutionsguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man this colour combo is deadly! A nice Blue Bomber!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525984735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207143, "authorName": "spd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is exactly what I wanted when I finally became a rock & roll star. \r\nStill working on it.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1525986407, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207167, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the radio position and its presumption of where the important person would sit.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525986666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207232, "authorName": "2018trackhawk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2018trackhawk/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by 2018trackhawk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525987761, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2207301, "authorName": "UA30", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ua30/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "''Prior maintenance history is unknown.'' Hahahha. Get ready for a $25,000 first service bill. I'm not kidding.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1525988750, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207330, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gott en Himmel! Another 600 SWB! This one in Blue is awesome! It looks to be in good shape. Hopefully it was well serviced in the collection it lived in. The surface rust appears to be just that. Most everybody knows the Dealer is Autosport. That's a plus. It's amazing how many Classic Mercedes-Benz we have had, or currently on auction here, in just this last month. I love it! Let's see where this SWB ends up next week. Grand MB!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1525989186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207337, "authorName": "oak240", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oak240/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is it the position of the front seats or is it just me that I expected the back seat to have a lot more legroom? Great looking auto. If I were a rapper I'd rather be driven around in this than a new Bentley.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525989341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207393, "authorName": "Harry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Autosport Designs has astounding inventory; they have a factory(!) LHD '67 Toyota 2000GT!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1525990505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207419, "authorName": "Caelestis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caelestis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder if we can get a sampling of the horn?\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMNlAbUeTuk", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1525991224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207503, "authorName": "Nyati", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nyati/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DejaVu", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525993616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207511, "authorName": "ChrisCushing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chriscushing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this car come with access to at least a small air force?\r\n\r\nI'd feel silly riding around in this if I didn't at least have access to an air force to rival a moderately sized South American nation.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1525993952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207594, "authorName": "5VZFE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/5vzfe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GREAT! As a MB Classic fanboy (and Toyota 4WD enthusiast, Landie Junkie, and Honda Fanatic) always glad to see the eclectic mix. Or is it Eccentric with a capital E in the case of the 600.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525997148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207630, "authorName": "David_C.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_c.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great color. As I said with the red one that was listed: I thought these only came in black. The blue looks fantastic on this car. Definitely looks more of a ride for landed gentry than third world dictator.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1525998629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207774, "authorName": "ChrisCushing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chriscushing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@David_C. - but a guy can dream, right?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526003853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207932, "authorName": "RPChan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpchan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oak240 - as an owner I can attest the seats are way back in these pictures as the rear leg room is pretty substantial. This car was designed for the people in the back seat. Each rear door has a lighter for a cigar, a light switch and a button to open the sunroof. Spectacular car!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526011067, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207942, "authorName": "Nyati", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nyati/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like Elvis\u2019s 600. \r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/ex0XUS6ppas", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526011463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2207960, "authorName": "vwminnesota", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwminnesota/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seats back, or not, I am shocked how little space seems to be in the rear seating area.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526012206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208031, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Vwminnesota: shocked, shocked you say :) that sounds like the comment from \"Casablanca\" about gambling. \r\n\r\nA 600 isn't short on rear seat space by any measure. I've sat in one, I can only say that the footrests are there for a reason. Look at the shape of the rear doors. Think Cadillac 75 series limo or Checker Marathon. Is there any reason to expect the rear quarters to be at all cramped when you have enough wheelbase for the rear doors to be basically rectangular (a la Chev Suburban?) short answer, it's bigger back there than in a 450SEL 6.9 or 560SEL.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1526017621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208034, "authorName": "nsalomonsky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsalomonsky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "600 exhaust tips, no coincidence I'm sure, always struck me as looking like rifle barrels. This car has a great color!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526017998, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208144, "authorName": "bondgraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Type44, Very similar to the line from Animal House....\"If you ever use the work extortion in my presence again I'll have your legs broken.\"Belushi would have looked great driving this car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526035424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208340, "authorName": "drcharles2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drcharles2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the late 1980s, a prominent member of the national MB club, Murdoch Campbell, owned and drove a 600. Affectionately known as \"Doc\", he may have been 'El Presidente' of the group.\r\n\r\nThe windows operated under hydraulic pressure, as I recall.\r\nAbsent a safety release, It could be a guillotine if your finger or hand ever impeded the function.\r\n\r\nOnce, while opening the driver door window, a pressure line broke, subsequently squirting him and the sumptuous interior. The entire weekend (Tyson Corners, VA ? ), he carried the faint aroma of DOT-4.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526043888, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208382, "authorName": "ob2s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ob2s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SlowNRusty I get chased around by my wife w/meat cleaver in hand if I mention anything vehicular, unless it is \u2018I have sold the 56 Benz\u2019.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526044768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208422, "authorName": "monita", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/monita/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have loved this era of Mercedes' since I can remember. What *is* is about the body-colored wheel covers and whitewalls that makes me happy??? Not to mention a V8 and the (now I know) feel of driving a Mercedes.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526045568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208423, "authorName": "BarneyFife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barneyfife/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Make a great Uber car in the Hamptons or a restaurant's \"Booze Benz\" courtesy shuttle.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526045658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208425, "authorName": "ferrarisallatime", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ferrarisallatime/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I went to college a LONG time ago: Late 60's, to early 70's. Then grad school. I tried to earn a few bucks by driving a yellow cab in NYC. Doing that meant that you should stay in Manhattan. So, over time, I would be in the same areas often and sometimes see the same (opulent) cars. One I used to see frequently was this--and I kid you not: LWB 600. Painted in pale yellow, with a blue vinyl top. Probably had a blue interior too. 46 or so years later and I still remember that thing.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1526045738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208739, "authorName": "Dean_Laumbach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dean_laumbach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dream retirement \"toy\". While most guys dream about driving around in a Red Ferrari or air cooled Porsche, I see the much older and whiter haired version of myself cruising around the Jersey shore in the most opulent Mercedes Benz sedan ever built. I would probable spend my weekend working on it and trying to figure out all the complex vacuum elements and electronics. What a beautiful car !!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1526052157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208825, "authorName": "Wulli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wulli/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Wulli", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526054167, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2208836, "authorName": "racer355", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Harry @Crazyas00 Good afternoon. As the owner of Autosport Designs, many thanks for your kind words.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526054436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2208920, "authorName": "racer355", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racer355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tncarguy @UA30 With regard to \u201cPrior maintenance history is unknown.\u201d The fact is this 600 SWB has been in the ownership of a very good client of mine from Atlanta, GA. The client has a collection of approximately 100 automobiles. He has his own mechanic looking over all and the gentleman who runs his restoration shop is Bo Pirkle. Bo has been known for his paint and metal work throughout the vintage car world, worked for FAF Ferrari in the day and has done many, many Pebble Beach winners. The 600 has always been looked after, the previous owner will welcome speaking to anyone, but only has his internal records for maintenance. As per my client and almost verbatim, \"the 600 SWB was mostly used by my wife and for taking her girlfriends to dinner after cruising Peachtree Street in Atlanta, the main drag.\" All systems are currently working properly, there are no mechanical, suspension, brake or fuel system issues. You can bid with confidence and I welcome any questions you may have.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1526056574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2209519, "authorName": "andial", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andial/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oak240 I would think that rappers drive themselves.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526065595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2210221, "authorName": "CajunSS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cajunss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ob2s \"I get chased around by my wife w/meat cleaver in hand if I mention anything vehicular, unless it is \u2018I have sold the 56 Benz\u2019.\"\r\n\r\nIn my house, that's called foreplay. :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526073224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2210471, "authorName": "jdblos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdblos/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by jdblos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526075841, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2210526, "authorName": "jdblos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdblos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beauty! Obviously some attributes that purists will take issue with, but the shine of the wood shows that it was well kept! \r\n\r\nFirst and most important question: does the fridge work???? \r\n\r\nSecond: is it possible to get a driving video?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526076363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2210967, "authorName": "iEdge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iedge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201c...What are we going to do today Brain? The same thing we do everyday Pinky, try and take over the world.\u201d For those with slightly lower ambitions, you might want to consider a conversation with Karl Middlehauve of Mercedes Grand 600. He is getting up there in age, abit accentric and I\u2019m not sure how many projects he can take on any more but he is absolutely the source on MB 600 restoration. He is located in Wausau WI and if you can see his work it\u2019s amazing. These are truly the Crown Jewels of Mercedes. Not only exceptionally well crafted but wonderful to drive. As one observer said, \u2018there is a reason these were preferred by 2 of 3 foreign heads of state, it required the staff and resources of a small government to maintain\u2019. Hope this automotive work of art finds a great new home.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526089933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211087, "authorName": "58_BN6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/58_bn6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a fantastic car - and nobody's bitching about the chrome wheel arch moldings - they wouldn't dare...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526096482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211462, "authorName": "BarneyFife", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barneyfife/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From the walk around the paint looks a mile deep.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526131930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211470, "authorName": "BBob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@58_BN6 Most of us only bitch about the chrome arches when they are on cars they should not be on. Most often bastardized onto w111s and w113 pagodas. The 300se and the 600 were meant to have them to show a degree of exclusivity.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526132410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211510, "authorName": "drcharles2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drcharles2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When the 600 exits, for the final trip to its new garage, every car in the showroom, every poster on the walls, will share in a moment of silence. Auf wiedersehen, old friend.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526133784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2211516, "authorName": "rickambrose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickambrose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A stunning timeless classic for the deep of pockets.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526133978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2212199, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My former father in law always spoke highly of his 600. He was a high flying insurance man in the late 60's. House in NY, house in FL, Sportfish he would run back and forth and his daily driver was a 600. Fast forward, economy crashes and he isn't making the cash he used to. The fully insured 600 caught fire on I95 and it burned pretty good. He then became a Caddy man......", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526166771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2212328, "authorName": "Gregg_Prokop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregg_prokop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "seeing cars like this is a breath of fresh air", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526175592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2213137, "authorName": "GoneBatty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gonebatty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On March 8, 2018 at Amelia Island, Gooding Auction, a '68 600SWB in black sold for $110K.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526257857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2213692, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When you see one of these in such beautiful condition, you kind of understand what Daimler was going for with the Maybach. Sadly, understated elegance and luxury doesn't really sell well in the age of bling. But give me a 600 any time over a Silver Shadow.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526310784, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2214759, "authorName": "RFSC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rfsc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This > any RR Phantom > any Maybach. Good luck with the auction!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526330237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2215087, "authorName": "Premoto1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/premoto1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought this car looked familiar. Owned by a Cincinnati surgeon and serviced by our shop for a number of years. We sold the car for his widow in 2009. The car was the subject of a very good 'driver' quality paint job in 2006. Despite some surface corrosion on the underside the car was always very solid. I don't believe it's ever had to have any rust repair. We have a handful of records dating from 1998 to 2009 that I'd be happy to pass along to a new owner. GLWTA!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1526334348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2215538, "authorName": "Irebld", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irebld/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great site where former caretakers of a special car are coming forth to fill in the blanks, in a positive way.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526346904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2216124, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's a photo of an earlier proposal for the 600's styling:\r\n\r\nhttp://autosofinterest.com/wp-content/gallery-bank/gallery-uploads/1964-Mercedes-Benz-600-proposal-mv150530.jpg\r\n\r\nGlad they went with the stacked-headlamp look!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526392027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2216228, "authorName": "coinmachine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coinmachine/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by coinmachine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526394788, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2216598, "authorName": "58_BN6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/58_bn6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@David_P : Me too! That styling proposal reminds me of a '58 Edsel.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526405138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2220277, "authorName": "rockingchairmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockingchairmotors/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by rockingchairmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526498233, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2220465, "authorName": "UA30", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ua30/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@iEdge. Karl is a great man. Until you try to buy a used caliper off him and he wants $8,000 for it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526500582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2220821, "authorName": "KevinQuirk1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinquirk1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In high school I was pushed into the local all-male Catholic High School. Needless to say there was a very large population of Richie Rich's there.\nOne fella\u2019s family owned a long string of ShopRite Supermarkets.\nOne late junior year he had an accident with his Ferrari that required the car be sent back to Italy for repair. In the 12 month interim he was mad as hell because he had to motor back and forth to school in daddy's SWB 600.\nMe? I would've told them to keep the Italian junk and let me move permanently into the 600.\nI should've been looking (not reading) Playboy (Hef had several) as my friends were, but I was too busy reading R&T articles and cutting M-B sales catalogs up to hang the pics on my walls. All those in favor, say Aye.\nI've been fortunate enough to have added four Benz's to my almost complete bucket list with two more to go. A delicious 6.9 and a 600. \nI've been brought to tears when I've seen some of the damage done to these beauties by people with too much money and not enough class or respect for what their privileges have given them. \nThese rolling masterpieces come with the responsibility of the owner/caretaker to maintain and properly protect them.\nI own a Rolls and would trade it in thirty seconds for this three dimensional bust of German engineering at it's very, very best.\nDo you know the level of sophistication of these autos? They perfected the use of vacuums to the degree that the occupant could, at any window, increase the speed of rise and fall of the window by putting additional pressure to the switch. Why you ask? So that the occupants could escape attack putting the window up FAST. Who thinks of these things?\nAnd that's just the beginning my friends. So much class, refinement, elegance and panache.\nThere is nothing \"BLiNg\" about this car. If I can picture the buyer he (Sorry ladies. No offense, but this is a man's automobile.) has at least four residences, one of which is on foreign soil, a yacht of at least 65 - 80 feet, owns not less than 75 cars currently, wears Brooks Brothers to the casual polo events, smokes Cuban cigars, still has all his hair, even though it's very white today, a good tan and drinks his 1950 Macallan Distillery Single Malt neat. And everyone who knows him would walk away feeling they'd just spent some time with a true Gentleman. I'd say good luck to the buyer, but I suspect he's had plenty of it in life. 600, you are my most elusive bucket list catch.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1526504794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221255, "authorName": "pch2021", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pch2021/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Plenty of comments in this thread from people who have absolutely no first-hand experience with these cars. Having a great time reading all of the comments from these people.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526511515, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221257, "authorName": "pch2021", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pch2021/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "By the way, if you're looking for the vacuum adjustment for the power window speed on a 600, you're going to be looking for a long time. A really long time...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1526511598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221402, "authorName": "prlinn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/prlinn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the kind of car that makes me want to pay my friend to work for me full time hanging out... whats your job? i hang out with p... Pimp.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526517146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221841, "authorName": "gjpearce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gjpearce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a novice will someone please say that odometer appears accurate. Maybe people who deal with cArs like this are honest? Also how would this car deal with modern fuels- like ethanol blends ? Also does the A.C. Work. I live in Florida. Also what does it cost to repair the air suspension if it needs repair or replacement - of course I would save the previous large-scale could you put in cool overs?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526553384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221893, "authorName": "gjpearce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gjpearce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have always lusted over these old big Benzes- when German engineering was at its best. I owned a series of Benzes from the 300E thru the SEL's until I crapped out with a 2001 500- AMG edition- which was just cosmetics. I also clung to a 93 600 SL which still gives me smiles- it has the same HP as my 88 Testarossa (and it does not need a timing belt!) and only has 80K miles. Yes I have had to put some money into rust repair- the door bottoms- since 1st owner was a wolverine! Everybody out there with this car please lay on your backs on the ground and open your 2 doors- any surprises? Back to this beautiful behemoth. I am soliciting info from the professional commenters. Does the mileage seem accurate as I know the odometer cable on my 600SL is a little chintzy (easily broken/disconnectable). Does the air conditioning work on this model- i live in Florida- can it handle a Florida summer? What would be the cost to change to R132- it would naturally be a requirement yes/no? What is the most the suspension could cost if the air gives out- I would save the precious parts but doesn't everyone eventually switch to coilovers? And what about modern fuels- can it handle ethanol based fuel? I need reasons not to bid, please. And yes I would like to dream about being a rock star or even head of state in the late 60's!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526558366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2221928, "authorName": "Frost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just after college I went to work for a successful family-owned company...successful enough that the first week I got to drive one of the fleet of Mercedes diesel company cars. Then one day a couple weeks later I arrived to work to see a gorgeous dark blue 600 sitting in the parking spot of the company owner. As impressive looking today as it was four decades ago.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526560219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222078, "authorName": "driver57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driver57/", "bidAmount": 35500, "content": "$35,500 bid placed by driver57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526563583, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2222284, "authorName": "cohenx4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cohenx4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gjpearce to answer your questions, the air conditioning has already been converted to R134, is fitted with a new A/C compressor and the blows ice cold! No issues with today's fuel additives provided you are using the car. If you are storing the car for any extended period of time, we would recommend adding a fuel stabilizer to the fuel. This will prevent moisture from accumulating inside the fuel tank and keep the seals from drying out. It will also help to prevent ethanol buildup and protect the engine. The fuel stabilizer will prevent the gas from deteriorating for up to 12 months. Come on, be that rock star you so desperately want to be :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526567831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222667, "authorName": "Rascal0729", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rascal0729/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller: please start the 600 showing the suspension operation. I\u2019ve owned two SWB and three Pullmans. The round dial on the dash all hydraulic functions pass through: windows, sunroof, seat movements etc. your pics show the 600 deflated, not at driving level", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526577230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2222884, "authorName": "Rudernst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rudernst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fascinating that the 300SE Coupe is bid to nearly twice as much at this point with hours to go\r\n\r\nRuE", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526579929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223006, "authorName": "gjpearce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gjpearce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a CARFAX for us to see?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526581282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223230, "authorName": "carstruck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carstruck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "das fetter.. needs das fett wallet. Good Luck", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526583385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223290, "authorName": "genc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genc/", "bidAmount": 35800, "content": "$35,800 bid placed by genc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526584385, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2223307, "authorName": "driver57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driver57/", "bidAmount": 36100, "content": "$36,100 bid placed by driver57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526584559, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2223321, "authorName": "cohenx4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cohenx4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gjpearce carfax is only available on cars model year 1981 or later using the 17 digit VIN. This car does not qualify.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526584653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223334, "authorName": "cohenx4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cohenx4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rudernst the air suspension is working properly and without issue. Unfortunately I'm not able to get to the car to capture and submit this video. I am happy to make the sale contingent upon this functioning properly as it is NOT an issue.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526584778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223444, "authorName": "Gophatboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gophatboy/", "bidAmount": 37333, "content": "$37,333 bid placed by Gophatboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526586022, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2223448, "authorName": "rockingchairmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockingchairmotors/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by rockingchairmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526586061, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2223454, "authorName": "driver57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/driver57/", "bidAmount": 38250, "content": "$38,250 bid placed by driver57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526586134, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2223455, "authorName": "Gophatboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gophatboy/", "bidAmount": 38750, "content": "$38,750 bid placed by Gophatboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526586181, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2223460, "authorName": "sportydaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportydaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like this needs to at least get past where the red one was RNM ($55K) or we'll have to cue the sad trombones.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526586214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223466, "authorName": "coinmachine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coinmachine/", "bidAmount": 39000, "content": "$39,000 bid placed by coinmachine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526586346, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2223464, "authorName": "Rudernst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rudernst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cohenx4\nI did not ask the question about the air suspension, buut, since I got drawn into this..\nThe fact that the car pumps itself up when the engine is running does not mean that the air suspension is without issue, they are also \nsupposed to stay up for a time with the engine off and - preferably - settle evenly,\nthis is why I did not ask the question, because I know the different perception\n\naaand, I speak from experience, having owned this kind of Merc\n\nRuE", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526586381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223477, "authorName": "Gophatboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gophatboy/", "bidAmount": 39250, "content": "$39,250 bid placed by Gophatboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526586440, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2223483, "authorName": "carcraaazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcraaazy/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by carcraaazy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526586524, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2223485, "authorName": "rockingchairmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockingchairmotors/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by rockingchairmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526586539, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2223486, "authorName": "spd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, that escalated quickly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526586558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223487, "authorName": "carcraaazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcraaazy/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by carcraaazy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526586560, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2223489, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They were all watching. Might be a few more.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526586609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223490, "authorName": "rockingchairmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockingchairmotors/", "bidAmount": 46000, "content": "$46,000 bid placed by rockingchairmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526586613, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2223492, "authorName": "Behnamlaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/behnamlaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "its down to the wire", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526586625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223495, "authorName": "coinmachine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coinmachine/", "bidAmount": 46250, "content": "$46,250 bid placed by coinmachine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526586676, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2223500, "authorName": "rockingchairmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockingchairmotors/", "bidAmount": 46500, "content": "$46,500 bid placed by rockingchairmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526586701, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2223503, "authorName": "Gulf-Porsche_21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gulf-porsche_21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rare and beautiful Mercedes. Nice to see competitive bidding on this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526586736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223510, "authorName": "Rudernst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rudernst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like the color of this very much but it does limit the sales value \r\n\r\nRuE", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526586783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223511, "authorName": "Behnamlaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/behnamlaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "a good car to restore but can be expensive. I'll stick to my 111", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526586794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223509, "authorName": "DENWERKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denwerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw a couple of these recently, and yes, totally agree with @Gulf-Porsche_21 beautiful cars!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526586810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223513, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 5/17/18 at $46,500", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526586822, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2223514, "authorName": "Rudernst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rudernst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that was what I expected...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526586843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223515, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Strike 2....... Jason your turn?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526586853, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223519, "authorName": "Behnamlaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/behnamlaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "me too", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526586878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223521, "authorName": "DENWERKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denwerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No Reserve would have been fun, it would have went sky high!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526586880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223520, "authorName": "carcraaazy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carcraaazy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's a lot of work to be done on this car...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1526586880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223517, "authorName": "Crazyas00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazyas00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes. Not nearly enough for one of these.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526586901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223537, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "May well be worth a bit more but still a very limited audience for one of these.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526587063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223546, "authorName": "cohenx4 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cohenx4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to all the bidders, not enough to get this one done. The car is still for sale so please call or email if interested", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526587107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223596, "authorName": "KevinQuirk1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevinquirk1959/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alagol, @cohenx4, The car is worth a LOT more. Any limited audience that isn't aware of these autos would jump on board quickly.\r\nThe difference between the owner of a Rolls of the same era and a 600 is this.\r\nThe Rolls says: \"Yippie look at me! I made my money the old fashioned way. I inherited it from my Daddy!\" \r\nA 600 says: \"I worked my way out of the mail room in three years and found my way to the board room by 40 and bought the company at 50. By 55 I doubled the revenue the old fashioned way. I worked my butt off for it and I earned it and my reputation.\r\n@cohenx4 I wish I was in this game today. But I'm not quite there yet.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1526587741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223667, "authorName": "Greg203", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg203/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are really cool, historically significant cars, but what do you actually do with one? A 300SEL 6.3 is a much more usable car. Similar rationale to owning a Pontiac GTO over a Catalina. Or S65 over a Maybach.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526588890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223691, "authorName": "hansgruber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansgruber/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is on an expired Hemmings ad for $110,000, so just a little bit to go", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1526589080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2223799, "authorName": "solutionsguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solutionsguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only pristine ones can hope to crack the $100K mark these days. And that would be after sinking $200K into a resto. Only the very dedicated and well heeled need apply.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1526590208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2376908, "authorName": "Varjak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/varjak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First, it's not a Grosser. That's the LWB Pullman version.\r\n\r\nSecond, the W112 300SE LWB (not 300 SEL) was the replacement (theoretically) for the 300d Adenauer. It was available with a divider and was also used by heads of state and royals (like those in Holland).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1532115712, "type": "comment"}]