 The twin exhaust pipes can be spotted below the rear bumper. This is not a sedate limousine, but a rather sporty sedan! Also visible above is the built-in rear fog light. |  The hydraulically operated deck lid opens to reveal a huge trunk compartment. Below the right-hand cover, visible above, reside the rear A/C motor and the gargantuan spare wheel; small box in background holds special tools for the hydraulic system. Remaining space is large enough to transport almost anything. |
 What makes the Mercedes 600 so special, you may ask. Take a look at the oversized chairs, covered with the best German velours available. An identical fabric was traditionally reserved for the Erste Klasse compartments of the Deutsche Reichsbahn. Not only do the sumptuous fauteuils cradle driver and passengers in utter comfort; they silently and hydraulically glide to many individual positions at the touch of a button. In fact, the ingenious hydraulics are evident in many different systems throughout this exquisite automobile: Hydraulically self-leveling shock absorbers, combined with the sophisticated air suspension. The suspension can be height adjusted via a lever on the steering column and gives passengers a true feeling of riding on air. Hydraulically operated window lifts. Smooth and silent, even with the engine turned off. Hydraulically operated seats. The rear bench also slides forward into a reclining position. This unique feature has never found its way into any other passenger car. Hydraulically operated trunk lid. It opens by pulling the lever below the trunk lock; it closes by pushing it. Another feature that is unique in the automotive world. Hydraulically operated fresh air vent. |  Midnight blue (DB code # 904) is very well-suited for a truly royal car such as the 600 . Having been professionally repainted once--in its original color--to the highest German standards, the car looks absolutely stunning. |