This 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 comes from early in the model’s 18-year run and was reportedly sold new in California. The car was donated to the Petersen Automotive Museum before being moved to Canada in 2002, and was re-imported to the US by the current owner less than a year ago. Power is from a 6.3-liter M100 V8 backed by an automatic transmission, and the body is finished in grey over blue leather. Now located on Long Island in New York, this 600 is offered on behalf of its current owner with copies of the Petersen title and importation paperwork as well as transferable New York registration.

The car has been repainted in its original grey according to the seller, and close-up photos of the finish and exterior trim are provided in the gallery below. Blisters are visible on the roof, and chips and imperfections are described elsewhere on the body. The car reportedly wore a black license plate numbered RYP 600 while in California.

The standard-wheelbase 600 featured a 126″ wheelbase, 10″ longer than that of the original long-wheelbase S-Class. 15″ steel wheels are fitted with color-keyed factory hubcaps and a set of older tires. The trunk closure aid is not functional.

The cabin features black upholstery with grey carpets and wood accents, and the front seats appear to have been recovered according to the seller. Rear seat passengers are provided with foot rests, folding wind deflectors, and curtains. The seller notes chips and fading in the wood trim, splits in the rear seat, and discoloration in the headliner. An included video shows start-up and driving footage as well as a demonstration of the hydraulically-actuated power windows, seat adjustments, and other interior features. The seller indicates that the sunroof opens and closes fully, but was only partially opened for the video due to slow operation and rain.

Instrumentation includes a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer, an analog clock, and a vertical housing containing auxiliary gauges and warning lights. The 5-digit odometer shows 90k miles, fewer than 100 of which have been added by the current owner. The radio is said to turn on, but does not work.

The 6.3-liter M100 V8 is equipped with Bosch mechanical fuel injection and was factory-rated at 300 horsepower, 50 of which were reportedly required to run the 150-bar hydraulic system. The seller notes an unidentified noise from the driveline when getting under way or going over bumps.

The hydraulically-actuated suspension is said to raise and lower, though the front end settles after sitting for extended periods. Pinholes are present in the exhaust system. Additional photos of the underside are viewable in the gallery below.