600 (W100) "Grand Mercedes" W100 becomes 60

[Mick Briesgau]

Even in the old days I prefer the short wheel base, latter being relative though…

600 (W100) "Grand Mercedes" - Automotive excellence: The Mercedes-Benz 600 “Grand Mercedes” (W 100) celebrates its premiere in 1963

“The ‘Grand Mercedes’ 600 – The exclusive vehicle of great prestige.” With this headline, the 1963 press release for the premiere of the Mercedes-Benz 600 positioned the vehicle with the internal model series designation W 100 right at the very front of the top group worldwide in the industry...

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[Merc1]

There is no greater Mercedes sedan IMO. It's a must have for a serious Mercedes collector.

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[Merc1]

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The details, details, details..........


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[fortuner]

To me and I am Bias the greatest luxury car ever. I saw it in Stuttgart Mercedes Museuam when I was 16 and since then love this car.

 

[Rolf]

This was THE car for Heads of states in the 1960's and was in a league above all, a car far ahead of its time. Probably the greatest luxury saloon ever to wear the 3 Pointed Star.

The launch at 1963 IAA Motorshow:

Some politicians loved this car.

 

[leylandi]

60 years ago bmw

 

[Merc1]

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[Rolf]

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It looked a bit like the Kharman Ghia.

 

[Rolf]

Such a lovely car and still amazing today more than ever.