£126.5k (Est: £70,000 - £90,000)
Purchased new by Jack Nicholson 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 Saloon
Bonhams • UK • 13 Apr 2025
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£126,500 (Est: £70,000 - £90,000)
Purchased new by Jack Nicholson 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 Saloon
UK • 13 Apr 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a Mercedes-Benz 600 short wheelbase saloon from 1963, formerly owned by Jack Nicholson and part of the Petersen Automotive Museum collection. It features a 6.3-liter V8 engine, air suspension, and luxurious amenities, presenting in beautiful condition with Bordeaux red exterior and Cognac leather interior.
Condition
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The car is described as being in beautiful condition both inside and out, with much of the chrome and brightwork, and possibly the interior, remaining in well-preserved, original condition. The bodywork is finished in striking Bordeaux red, while the interior is trimmed in Cognac leather. A sunroof and air conditioning is fitted. There is no indication of any dents, scratches, paint damage, or curb marks on wheels.
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Automatic
1972
Auction
LHD
United Kingdom
£126.5k (Est: £70,000 - £90,000)
Purchased new by Jack Nicholson 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 Saloon
Bonhams • UK • 13 Apr 2025
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
• The ultimate in motoring luxury in its day • Short wheelbase saloon example • Formerly part of the Petersen Automotive Museum collection • Present ownership since September 2022 By the commencement of the 1960s, Mercedes-Benz's ever-expanding model range was lacking in only one department: a super prestige saloon to rival the Grosser Mercedes of the past.
This gap was filled in September 1963 with the appearance at the Frankfurt International Motor Show of the all-new 600.
Representing state-of-the-art automotive engineering in just about every department, the supremely well-equipped newcomer featured an overhead-camshaft, fuel-injected, 6.3-litre V8 engine - Mercedes' first - air suspension with variable ride control, four-speed automatic transmission, all-round disc brakes, power-assisted steering, central locking and separate air conditioning systems for front and rear compartments.
Its cosseted occupants enjoyed the advantages conferred by multi-way adjustable seating powered ...
Price Analysis vs Other (W100) 600s
£14,946
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£77,011
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£332,056
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