*WITHDRAWN* DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL, THIS LOT HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN FROM THE AUCTION Introduced in 1963, the Mercedes-Benz 600, internally designated the W100, had few peers apart from the new Rolls-Royce Phantom V.

It featured a new 6,332cc, overhead-cam V8, a dry-sump design with Bosch mechanical fuel injection that developed 245hp, as well as air suspension for a wonderful ‘boulevard ride’ and a high-pressure hydraulic system that provided every power assist imaginable.

There was a limited slip differential, servo steering and hydraulic disc brakes with vacuum servo assist at both ends.

Other amenities included hydraulically operated windows, sunroof, glass partition, boot lit, horizontal/vertical movement and backrest angles of seats as well as fully automatic controlled air conditioning.

There were two wheelbases, 126" and 153".

The shorter wheelbase versions were both saloons, a division was optional.

Long wheelbase cars were called ‘Pullman’ and included a fou...