This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 is powered by a 6.3-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and is finished in Blue Metallic over Parchment leather. Equipment includes a limited-slip differential, 15″ steel wheels, a Becker AM/FM stereo, US-specification headlights, rear window curtains, and a hydraulically-operated sunroof, seats, locks, and windows.
The 600 model served as Mercedes-Benz’s top-of-the-line offering between 1963 and 1981, and this example is one of 2,190 short-wheelbase sedans produced during that time. The car is finished…
This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 is powered by a 6.3-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and is finished in Blue Metallic over Parchment leather. Equipment includes a limited-slip differential, 15″ steel wheels, a Becker AM/FM stereo, US-specification headlights, rear window curtains, and a hydraulically-operated sunroof, seats, locks, and windows.
The 600 model served as Mercedes-Benz’s top-of-the-line offering between 1963 and 1981, and this example is one of 2,190 short-wheelbase sedans produced during that time. The car is finished in Blue Metallic (387) and features a hydraulically powered trunk lid, a hydraulically operated sunroof, US-specification headlights, dual side mirrors, and chrome bumpers and trim.
The 15″ steel wheels wear hubcaps with painted centers and are mounted with 9.00H15 Nexen tires showing 2023 date codes. The self-leveling air suspension was overhauled in June 2024, which consisted of replacing the air bellows and pressure regulators as well as rebuilding the level control valves. The four-wheel disc brakes were also serviced, the brake hoses replaced, and the calipers rebuilt at that time.
The cabin is upholstered in Parchment leather and features blue carpets, rear footrests, wood trim, a chilled front console bar compartment, and a Becker Grand Prix AM/FM stereo. The air conditioning system was converted to R134a. A hydraulic system supplies power for the adjustable seats, power windows.
The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and fronts a 140-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, and coolant temperature.
The 6.3-liter M100 V8 features single overhead camshafts and Bosch mechanical fuel injection, and was factory rated at 300 horsepower and 434 lb-ft of torque when new.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. The transmission linkage was repaired and the exhaust system replaced.
Decoding the data plate provides the following information: