Highlights
- In fantastic condition
- only 10,100 miles covered
- As good as new, inside and out
- A time capsule back to 1992
- M120 V12 engine with 408 PS
- CarFax with full history
- All original
- Original on-board folder containing all service and owner’s manuals
This fabulously beautiful W140-series 600 SEL V12 is one of the finest of its kind we have ever come across! A rare opportunity for any discerning collection!
The 600 SEL is in absolutely superb condition, which is essentially equivalent to that of a year-old car. The car looks like new, smells like new and, the moment you step inside, transports you straight back to 1992. The powerful M120 engine under the bonnet not only makes a visually impressive statement but also demonstrates the absolute pinnacle of engineering at the time. Even back then, the V12 engine in the S 600 and S 600 Long commanded a premium of 65,000 DM over the eight-cylinder version – a third of the total price.
As mentioned, the vehicle’s paintwork and interior are in outstanding condition. Naturally, the vehicle has never been in an accident and has never been repainted. With just 10,100 miles on the clock in over 35 years, this is hardly surprising.
The car was first registered in June 1992 in sunny California. The first owner kept the 600 for almost 20 years before selling it in 2012 – with a mileage of 9,119 miles – to the second owner in Washington. This owner, in turn, drove the car a mere 350 further miles over the next 5 years. In 2017, the car then found its way back to Germany to join the collection, where it remains to this day. The accompanying CarFax report provides detailed information on its history in the US.
The vehicle comes with the complete original owner’s folder, including the original service booklet and all booklets and owner’s manuals.
This vehicle is simply a must-see! Its indescribably superb original condition – even after 35 years – is a testament to loving care and a passion for collecting. We are now, on behalf of our client, seeking the next discerning collector who will continue to look after this gem for the next few decades, if possible.
We very much look forward to hearing from you!
We are selling this vehicle on behalf of our client. Subject to errors and prior sale. Viewings are, of course, possible by prior appointment.
Special features:
200A LEATHER
217 REAR AXLE LEVEL CONTROL WITH ADS
303 FOLDING FRONT ARM REST WITH STORAGE COMPARTMENT
340 THIRD BRAKE LIGHT (ADDITIONAL)
406 Single seat with orthopaedic driver’s backrest, left and right
461 Instrument cluster with odometer and English labelling
494 California – SPECIFICATION
524 PAINTWORK – PRESERVATION TREATMENT
540 ELECTRIC ROLLER BLIND FOR REAR WINDOW
551 BURGLARY AND THEFT ALARM SYSTEM (EDW)
582 REAR AIR CONDITIONING
592 THERMAL INSULATION GLASS ALL ROUND, HEATED REAR WINDSCREEN, LAMINATED GLASS, BAND FILTER
639 FIRST-AID KIT AND WARNING TRIANGLE OMITTED
652 8-HOLE ALLOY WHEELS
664 20 LITRES OF FUEL AND PACKAGING TYPE VE III
757 BECKER GRAND PRIX 2000 RADIO – USA
802 MODEL YEAR CHANGE; THE LAST DIGIT INDICATES THE RESPECTIVE NEW MODEL YEAR
810 SOUND SYSTEM
872 HEATED REAR SEATS (LEFT AND RIGHT)
873 HEATED DRIVER’S SEAT (LEFT AND RIGHT)
880 CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM WITH INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL
Impressions of the vehicle
Vehicle details
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 600 SEL |
| Body | Limousine |
| Model year | 1992 |
| Power | 408 PS |
| Displacement | 5.991 ccm |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Mileage | 16.000 km |
| First registration | 06/1992 |
| Exterior color | 040 PLAIN BLACK |
| Interior color | BLACK |