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Mercedes-Benz produced 428 long-wheelbase Pullman 600s between 1963 and 1981, with 304 being four-door variants. This example was originally finished in black and was repainted brown during its time in Japan. The refurbishment included a bare-metal respray in the original color by Larry Dittmann of Show Car Kustoms in Hurricane, Utah. The bumpers and trim were re-chromed by Queen City Plating in Mukilteo, Washington. Equipment includes European-market headlights, a bumper-mounted parking pole, a European-market license plate holder, and…
Mercedes-Benz produced 428 long-wheelbase Pullman 600s between 1963 and 1981, with 304 being four-door variants. This example was originally finished in black and was repainted brown during its time in Japan. The refurbishment included a bare-metal respray in the original color by Larry Dittmann of Show Car Kustoms in Hurricane, Utah. The bumpers and trim were re-chromed by Queen City Plating in Mukilteo, Washington. Equipment includes European-market headlights, a bumper-mounted parking pole, a European-market license plate holder, and dual exhaust outlets. The seller notes a nick in the passenger side door glass and nicks on the right front fender and fuel filler door.
Steel 15” wheels wear chrome hubcaps with body-color accents and are mounted with Hankook Optimo H724 tires. The pneumatic suspension was overhauled by Martin Werminghausen of 600 Air Suspension, and the hardware was zinc plated. Braking is handled by ventilated four-wheel discs that were also replaced during the refurbishment process.
The cabin is upholstered in Bamboo leather (249) with matching replacement carpets sourced from GAHH Automotive in Los Angeles, California. The burl wood trim was renewed by Madera Concepts, and the hydraulic system that powers the windows, central locks, and adjustment of the front and rear seats was overhauled by 600-specialist Claus Gronau and Star Motors of Endicott, New York. The front Becker Mexico radio was rebuilt, and the seller notes that the junction box for the microphone intercom system is not currently installed and is included in the sale. Wear is noted on the driver’s seat.
The black steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including a 6k-rpm tachometer, a 220-km/h speedometer, and auxiliary gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, oil temperature, and ambient temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 36k kilometers (~22k miles). Total mileage is unknown.
The cabin is divided by a half partition and inward-facing seats that were also reupholstered. Rear cabin equipment includes a speaker system, air conditioning controls, footrests, curtains, and a chilled drink cabinet in the center console. Scratches are noted on the center passenger side panel, and hydraulic seepage is noted on the left side doors and near the left corner of the trunk.
The 6.3-liter M100 V8 features single overhead camshafts and Bosch mechanical fuel injection. Factory-rated output was 300 horsepower and 434 lb-ft of torque, which is sent to the rear wheels via a column-shifted four-speed automatic transmission. The engine and transmission were removed by Hartmann Motors of Portland, Oregon during the refurbishment and hardware was zinc-plated and replaced as necessary. A stainless steel Timevalve Manufacturing exhaust system has also been installed, and the seller notes a vibration at low speeds. An oil change was carried out in March 2021.
Additional photos of the underside are provided in the image gallery.
A handful of photos from the refurbishment process are also available in the gallery.
A selection of factory accessories is included in the sale along with spare fluids, a tool kit and hammer, custom car cover, and service records totaling over $150k.
A copy of the data card lists a production completion date of July 31, 1969, and delivery to the Libyan Development Company in Tripoli. A photo reportedly showing King Idris of Libya exiting the car is provided in the gallery. The following information is provided in the data card:
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