It’s not often that a luxurious classic German limousine which has been owned by three music superstars hits the market. Yet that’s exactly what this 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman is, with many collectors sizing it up as they consider adding it to their garage.
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Undeniably stately, these cars have been popular with foreign heads of state as well as some of the most famous celebrities in the world. So it should be no surprise this one, chassis 001580, was ordered brand new by John Lennon himself.
As one of the few right-hand-drive Pullmans, Mr. Lennon added quite a few bespoke details to this car as ordered from the factory. Among them is a Blaupunkt radio, Pioneer tape recorder, Phillips-Mignon record player, and quite the array of speakers. It’s obvious the limousine was used for creativity on the go.
While the exterior is a crisp white, the interior features a contrasting black with velour upholstery on the seats and black leather on the doors. That, combined with grey carpeting and a cream headliner, makes for a sophisticated space perfect for relaxing while being chauffeured.
When Lennon moved to the US, he sold his beloved Pullman to bandmate George Harison, who enjoyed it for some time. Eventually, he passed the limousine to Mary Wilson of The Supremes. She basked in its luxurious nature while on tour in the UK and US, keeping it for nearly 15 years.
As you can clearly see, this Pullman has been meticulously restored. That work was done by none other than Mercedes-Benz back in the 1990s, with the work aging quite well since.
Anyone interested in details, including pricing for this fine ’70 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman needs to contact Tom Hartley Jnr, which is handling the sale. Just know Harrison owned another Pullman which was auctioned back in 2021 for a cool £145,000 so this one likely won’t be inexpensive, either.
See this vehicle’s listing here.
Images via Tom Hartley Jnr.
Elizabeth Puckett