£158.7k (Est: £125.1k - £208.5k)
1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 Limousine (Short wheelbase)
Artcurial • France • 3 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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£158,709 (Est: £125,122 - £208,538)
1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 Limousine (Short wheelbase)
France • 3 Jul 2026 • Lot 65
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 Limousine is a rare short-wheelbase model, one of the last produced, and has been fully restored by a renowned specialist. Its exceptional condition, highlighted by an immaculate interior and recent mechanical work, makes it a highly desirable classic.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in 'excellent condition' and 'runs flawlessly in every way'. The interior woodwork is immaculate with no chips, and there are no signs of wear on the fabrics or leather. The car has undergone a full restoration by a specialist and has been repainted in its original color. While it has had some components rebuilt and systems serviced, these are part of the restoration and ongoing maintenance by a specialist, indicating a high level of care and preservation.
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55,820 miles
100.012.12.02605
1979
Auction
Automatic
LHD
France
£158.7k (Est: £125.1k - £208.5k)
1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 Limousine (Short wheelbase)
Artcurial • France • 3 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 Limousine (Short wheelbase)French title pending
Chassis No.
100.012.12.02605- Fully restored by the global specialist of the model ‘Atelier 600’ -
Delivered new in Morocco - Refined interior featuring separate driver’s partition, bar and curtains
Unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1963, the Mercedes-Benz 600 was developed to meet an exceptionally ambitious goal: to create the finest automobile in the world.
As a true display of Mercedes-Benz’s technological prowess, it quickly became the preferred choice of car for the most influential heads of state, monarchs, industrialists and celebrities of its era.
As a reminder, Artcurial also sold Maria Callas’s two Mercedes 600 cars in 2015. Designed under Paul Bracq’s leadership, this model stands out for its understated and timeless elegance, perfectly suited to its status as a luxurious limousine.
The short-wheelbase version, of which only 2,677 were produced between 1964 and 1981, is the most discreet vari...
Price Analysis vs Other (W100) 600s
£14,946
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£77,011
Median Price (Since 2020)
£332,056
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Artcurial
7 Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées Marcel-Dassault, 75008 Paris, France
Operating from Paris, France, Artcurial is a physical auction house handling classic, collector, and historic competition cars. They conduct live auctions at major European events, providing consignment and valuation services.
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