Superb example of the “world’s ultimate limousine” to be auctioned; the Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman was the favourite of dictators across the globe

Produced from 1963 to 1981 with a run of 2,677 units made, the Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman – also known as the ‘Grosser’ or ‘Grand Mercedes’ – is undoubtedly a star amongst cars.

 

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A Grand Grosser – 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman for sale – “As good as new” 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman “dictator car” to be sold at auction in London by Bonhams. They offer the limousine at their 7th December 2019 sale at their New Bond Street showroom and have set an estimate of £300,000 to £500,000 ($388,000 to $646,000, €352,000 to €586,000 or درهم1.4 million to درهم2.4 million).
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A Grand Grosser

“As good as new” 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman “dictator car” to be sold at auction in London for a staggering sum A “like new” 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman saloon is to be sold at auction in December in London. The preserve of dictators (including Saddam Hussein and Nicolae Ceaușescu) and personalities (amongst them Coco […]

Elvis & Epstein’s Dictator Car – Ex-Elvis Presley Mercedes 600 to be sold – 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 ‘Dictator Car’ sedan originally owned by Elvis Presley and currently by an Epstein is being sold by auction –1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 sedan, chassis number 10001212001321, originally owned by Elvis Presley and gifted to Jimmy Velvet in the mid-1970s – To be sold by Bring A Trailer on Friday 18th December 2020 at 7.05pm – Current bid of £160,400 ($214,500, €177,000 or درهم787,800).
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Elvis & Epstein’s ‘Dictator Car’

1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 ‘Dictator Car’ sedan originally owned by Elvis Presley and currently by an Epstein is being sold by auction.

With owners having included politicians such as Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos (who had four) and Robert Mugabe and personalities including Coco Chanel and Elvis Presley, these high-end king of sedans has not only presence but also provide a smooth and quiet ride and extreme levels of comfort.

                                  

Later this month in California, a fine example of such a car will be sold at auction. Presented in dark blue (which is rare given most ‘Grossers’s’ are in black) with red leather, the 1969 Pullman offered has a 6,332-cc overhead-cam V8 engine and has been subject to a comprehensive renovation since being purchased by its current owner in 2005.

An estimate of £157,000 to £196,000 ($200,000 to $250,000, €176,000 to €220,000 or درهم735,000 to درهم918,000) has been set for the vehicle. It will be sold at RM Sotheby’s Peterson Automotive Museum auction on 8th December and seems like a veritable bargain given that Yugoslavian president Josip Broz Tito’s ‘Grosser’ sold for £2.5 million ($3.2 million, €2.8 million or درهم11.7 million) in 2017.

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A Dictator Rides – 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 Four-Door Pullman – To be auctioned with an estimate of of £157,000 to £196,000 ($200,000 to $250,000, €176,000 to €220,000 or درهم735,000 to درهم918,000) and will be sold at RM Sotheby’s Peterson Automotive Museum auction on 8th December. A Dictator Rides – 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 Four-Door Pullman – To be auctioned with an estimate of of £157,000 to £196,000 ($200,000 to $250,000, €176,000 to €220,000 or درهم735,000 to درهم918,000) and will be sold at RM Sotheby’s Peterson Automotive Museum auction on 8th December. A Dictator Rides – 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 Four-Door Pullman – To be auctioned with an estimate of of £157,000 to £196,000 ($200,000 to $250,000, €176,000 to €220,000 or درهم735,000 to درهم918,000) and will be sold at RM Sotheby’s Peterson Automotive Museum auction on 8th December. A Dictator Rides – 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 Four-Door Pullman – To be auctioned with an estimate of of £157,000 to £196,000 ($200,000 to $250,000, €176,000 to €220,000 or درهم735,000 to درهم918,000) and will be sold at RM Sotheby’s Peterson Automotive Museum auction on 8th December.A Dictator Rides – 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 Four-Door Pullman – To be auctioned with an estimate of of £157,000 to £196,000 ($200,000 to $250,000, €176,000 to €220,000 or درهم735,000 to درهم918,000) and will be sold at RM Sotheby’s Peterson Automotive Museum auction on 8th December.