137 - 1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 600 LIMOUSINE

1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 600 LIMOUSINE French classic car registration certificate Chassis No. 10001212001210 • Delivered new to Jean-Louis Trintignant on January 19, 1969 • Original service records and HistoVec history • 95,000 km on the odometer • ASI Certificate of Historical Significance and ASI Gold Plaque The Mercedes-Benz 600 holds a special place in the brand’s 1960s lineup. Its 6.3-liter V8 engine, air suspension, and hydraulic system controlling various comfort features attest to the technical ambition of this limousine. Delivered new to Jean-Louis Trintignant on January 19, 1969, by the Grande Armée dealership in Paris, it was initially registered as 9396 WG 75, then as 6696 CB 92 around 1972. The original service records document this early period; the available evidence suggests that the actor kept it until 1990. It then became part of a French collection until 2007, after which it passed to an Italian collector. It received its ASI registration and certificate of historical significance in 2008, followed by the ASI Gold Plaque in 2009. Its current owner acquired it in 2025. With 95,000 km on the odometer, it retains its green leather interior and matching carpet. During its time in Italy, the paint was refreshed, the bumpers were re-chromed, and the wood trim was partially restored, though no invoices are available. Since its return to France, the owner reports having had the hydraulic system—which is in working order—inspected, and the brake calipers and tires replaced. Equipped with air conditioning and a Becker radio with rear controls, this 600 will allow its next owner to experience the ambiance of the grand limousines of its era, with a history tied to French cinema.   1968 MERCEDES-BENZ 600 LIMOUSINE French historic registration document Chassis No. 10001212001210 • Delivered new to Jean-Louis Trintignant on January 19, 1969 • Original owner’s manuals and HistoVec history report • Odometer reading: 95,000 km • ASI Certificate of Historical Interest and ASI Gold Plate The Mercedes-Benz 600 holds a distinctive place in the brand’s 1960s lineup. Its 6.3-liter V8 engine, air suspension, and hydraulic system controlling various comfort features reflect the technical ambition behind this limousine. Delivered new to Jean-Louis Trintignant on January 19, 1969, by the Grande Armée dealership in Paris, it was first registered as 9396 WG 75, then as 6696 CB 92 around 1972. The original service records document this early period; available evidence suggests that the actor kept the car until 1990. It then became part of a French collection until 2007, before passing to an Italian collector. It received ASI registration and a Certificate of Historical Interest in 2008, followed by an ASI Gold Plate in 2009. Its current owner acquired it in 2025. With 95,000 km on the odometer, the car retains its green leather interior and matching carpets. During its time in Italy, the paintwork was refreshed, the bumpers rechromed, and the wood trim partially restored, though no invoices are available. Since its return to France, the owner reports having had the hydraulic system inspected and the brake calipers and tires replaced. Equipped with air conditioning and a Becker radio with rear controls, this 600 offers its next owner the atmosphere of a vintage luxury limousine, along with a history linked to French cinema.