£86,250
1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 Saloon
Bonhams • UK • 14 Apr 2024
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£86,250
1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 Saloon
UK • 14 Apr 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 Saloon is a rare, UK-supplied right-hand drive model with only six owners from new. It underwent extensive refurbishment between 2010 and 2012 and is described as being in good condition, with a correctly functioning hydraulic system. It is eligible for the Mercedes Benz World 60th anniversary event.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in good condition and running well, with a correctly working hydraulic system. It has undergone extensive professional refurbishment between 2010 and 2012. While not pristine, it presents well and is eligible for a 60th-anniversary event, suggesting it meets a certain standard of presentation.
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93,329 miles (via 2020 MOT)
100012-22-001563
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
FYY 168H
1970
Auction
£86,250
1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 Saloon
Bonhams • UK • 14 Apr 2024
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
• The ultimate in motoring luxury in its day • Rare UK-supplied right-hand drive example • Six owners from new • Extensive professional refurbishment [Phone Number] • Hydraulic system functioning correctly This remarkable Mercedes-Benz was offered - and sold - at the recent Bonhams Goodwood Revival sale in September.
The buyer at that sale was unable to complete the purchase and it thus presents another opportunity to the many collectors who expressed an interest at Goodwood.
The estimate of £75,000 - 95,000 remains the same and, apart from this disclosure, the catalogue description also remains the same.
"In an age when flaunting your wealth wasn't a crime, the 600 was the automotive equivalent of Monaco.
It's a masterpiece of engineering, a quantum leap over its opposition, and redefines the word opulence." - Classic & Sports Car magazine.
By the commencement of the 1960s, Mercedes-Benz's ever-expanding model range was lacking in only one department: a super prestige saloon to r...
Price Analysis vs Other (W100) 600s
£14,946
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£77,011
Median Price (Since 2020)
£332,056
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 28th May 2021
Latest MOT mileage:
93,329 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 29th May 2020, 93,329 miles
Passed
On 22nd Feb 2019, 93,326 miles
Passed
On 6th Feb 2018, 93,325 miles
Passed
On 9th Feb 2017, 93,325 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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101 New Bond Street, London, Greater London, W1S 1SR, England
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