1967 Mercedes Benz 600 SWB
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We are pleased to be able to offer this truly exceptional Mercedes Benz 600 SWB.
This car has undergone an extensive refurbishment over recent months by our team of world renowned restoration technicians and as can be seen from the photographs, it must be one of the best available anywhere in the world today.
The list of recent work includes:
• Body restoration and full paint
• Full re-chrome of all parts
• All interior wood panels specialist re-furbished
• Water pump overhaul, oil seals and hoses replaced
• Rear suspension bushes renewed
• New tyres
• New exhaust system
• Air compressor overhauled and air conditioning compressor replaced
• Hydraulic lock operation system
• Inertia reel seat belts fitted
• Radio upgraded to FM specification
• Original interior trim
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Brief history of the 600 model:
The Mercedes-Benz 600 was launched in September 1963 as high-end luxury “flagship” and a challenger for the title of “Best car in the world”.
The short-wheel-base (SWB) version we have here was designed to be owner-driven, and as a forerunner of the modern Maybach, it was in fact the company's most expensive model at the time.
The 600's great size, weight, and numerous hydraulically driven amenities meant that a new V8 had to be specifically developed for it, the 6.3 L "M100". This unit featured single overhead camshafts (SOHC) and Bosch mechanical fuel injection.
Adjustable air suspension delivered excellent ride quality and sure handling over any road surface.
The 600 is as much renowned for the fame of some owners as it is for it’s sophisticated and advanced engineering. Not only did the Pope own one, but also prominent celebrities such as Coco Chanel, Hugh Hefner, Elizabeth Taylor, John Lennon, George Harrison, Karen Carpenter, Jay Kay, Aristotle Onassis, Jack Nicholson, Ronnie Wood, Elvis Presley, Rowan Atkinson, Jay Leno and Jeremy Clarkson have all had one in the garage at some point!
At Aston Workshop, we’re used to dealing with a certain iconic Bond car, but did you know the Mercedes 600 was also featured by EON productions, most notably as transport for villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld in On Her Majesty's Secret Service and Diamonds Are Forever.
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Drive away a legend!
For further information or to arrange a viewing please contact a member of our sales team:
+44 (0) 1207 233 525
http://www.astonrestorations.com/photogallery.php?c=1&s=156&direction=begin
About Aston Workshop
Aston Workshop is an independent Aston Martin specialist located on Red Row Estate, an idyllic 37 acre venue set in the North East countryside. Red Row is located in County Durham, only 2 miles away from Beamish Museum, one of the North’s major tourist attractions. We offer a wide variety of contemporary Aston Martins for sale in our showroom including special editions, low mileage examples and high-performance models. Typically we have around 80 cars on-site at any given time. Additionally, we have an unrivalled selection of valuable heritage models which are rare and often rebuilt to bespoke specifications with discrete modern enhancements. Typically stocking fully restored examples, older restorations, drivers, 100% electric zero-emission EV conversions and even barn finds, our showroom is an unrivalled experience for the Aston Martin Enthusiast. We also build cars such as our DB4 GT Zagato recreations and our V8 Evolution 6.0.
Our sales showroom is supported by over 40 vastly experienced workshop staff working with a wide range of comprehensive in-house facilities including all aspects of Aston Martin diagnosis, repair, servicing and restoration to concours standards. Each member of our team works hard to ensure that we stay at the forefront of Aston engineering technology, Aston parts supply and full restorations including fixed-price services where applicable.
Our experienced team are also pleased to help and advise if you are a collector or seeking to purchase a car specifically for investment purposes.
The benefits of buying and selling with us include:
- Nationwide collection and delivery service on our own covered transporters
- Cars which are prepared by technicians working exclusively on Aston Martins
- Our own Aston Workshop Warranty
- A comprehensive customer service that truly works for the duration of ownership
- The confidence of dealing with a leading independent specialist established over 30 years
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