Mercedes Benz S600 Pullman (W221 Series)

hanmust · 23rd February 2007, 19:23

Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard Pullman: Mercedes-Benz builds new Pullman State Limousine

Mercedes-Benz engineers are currently developing a new, prestigious luxury limousine with integrated highest protection for governments, businesses, monarchs and heads of state. The armoured Pullman Limousine is based on the long version of the S 600 with a substantially extended wheelbase length. The Mercedes-Benz State Limousine therefore provides a level of roominess worthy of its high-ranking occupants, not to mention outstanding comfort and a fully equipped mobile office. The S 600 Guard Pullman sees the world's oldest car manufacturer continuing its long tradition of building large state carriages with factory-integrated special-protection features.

Source:
Media.DaimlerChrysler.com

ajmat · 24th February 2007, 07:54

Then whats the point of a Maybach?!!

theMAG · 24th February 2007, 08:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajmat

Then whats the point of a Maybach?!!

They'd probably keep the Maybach only for brand-discerning customers.

hanmust · 24th February 2007, 18:33

Sorry..there was some error in uploading..here I again post it..

vino · 15th March 2007, 12:26

will our president get this limo?????

Ace_Racer · 15th March 2007, 15:22

Well I saw the S600 Pullman in Gurgaon last month..unfortunately I was unable to take any pics ........however it was the old version of S Class not the new Model.

hanmust · 15th March 2007, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace_Racer

Well I saw the S600 Pullman in Gurgaon last month..unfortunately I was unable to take any pics ........however it was the old version of S Class not the new Model.

If it were a black S-stretch (W220) wit PB regn, then its not a Pullman..its modified by our very own DC

This is it:

iraghava · 15th March 2007, 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by hanmust

If it were a black S-stretch (W220) wit PB regn, then its not a Pullman..its modified by our very own DC

There is another one, silver in colour which is used by a famous UP politician. Pictures of that car have been posted earlier on the forum.

hanmust · 16th March 2007, 14:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

There is another one, silver in colour which is used by a famous UP politician. Pictures of that car have been posted earlier on the forum.

I think that too is stretched by DC..and it was a silver S-class was he stretched first..

scooby05 · 16th March 2007, 14:40

To my knowledge, theres only 1 original Pullman in the country, the ex presidents car, now owned by a family in Pune, its a 1972 model.
the rest are all stretch versions of various classes of mercs, done here in India or also from bodymakers in Europe and usa.
The 600 series we are talking about were produced from 1963 to 1981, a total of 2677 units were produced! out of which ONLY 486 were PULLMAN's!!!

source-- Car Brochures, Old Car Magazines and Automobile Production Numbers

ajmat · 16th March 2007, 16:42

I remember in 1984, Vijay Mallya had a stretch 500 SEL w126 bought for his first wedding. NO sign of it now

Floyd de Souza · 16th March 2007, 17:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooby05

The 600 series we are talking about were produced from 1963 to 1981, a total of 2677 units were produced! out of which ONLY 486 were PULLMAN's!!!

Hey Scooby...are you a Merc fan by any chance ? Your post evoked some nostalgia on my part. That 600 was a classic and ahead of its time. All the heads of state in the Middle East and Africa used the 600 Pullman. Everything was hydraulically actuated from the windows to the seats. I have a brochure and owners manual with me. The car was powered by a 6.3 L V8 with dry sump lubrication. There was plenty of pressure on MB to launch a replacement and Maybach was the outcome. Comparing the Maybach with the 600 is like chalk and cheese. The 600 was sheer class.

Rehaan · 17th March 2007, 04:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooby05

To my knowledge, theres only 1 original Pullman in the country, the ex presidents car, now owned by a family in Pune, its a 1972 model.

Is my memory playing tricks on me or was that car also owned by Osho before them? (its some strange goldish colour?)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajmat

I remember in 1984, Vijay Mallya had a stretch 500 SEL w126 bought for his first wedding. NO sign of it now

If its black, i think it might be owned by the same family in Pune, or atleast might have been 10years ago.

cya
R

ajmat · 17th March 2007, 08:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rehaan

Is my memory playing tricks on me or was that car also owned by Osho before them? (its some strange goldish colour?)

If its black, i think it might be owned by the same family in Pune, or atleast might have been 10years ago.

cya
R

It was gold, with one of those ghastly tailplane aerials

hanmust · 4th October 2008, 00:55

YouTube - The new Mercedes-Benz S 600 Pullman Guard

23rd February 2007, 19:23	#1
hanmust Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calicut Posts: 2,481 Thanked: 262 Times View My Garage	Mercedes Benz S600 Pullman (W221 Series) Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard Pullman: Mercedes-Benz builds new Pullman State Limousine Mercedes-Benz engineers are currently developing a new, prestigious luxury limousine with integrated highest protection for governments, businesses, monarchs and heads of state. The armoured Pullman Limousine is based on the long version of the S 600 with a substantially extended wheelbase length. The Mercedes-Benz State Limousine therefore provides a level of roominess worthy of its high-ranking occupants, not to mention outstanding comfort and a fully equipped mobile office. The S 600 Guard Pullman sees the world's oldest car manufacturer continuing its long tradition of building large state carriages with factory-integrated special-protection features. Source: Media.DaimlerChrysler.com Last edited by hanmust : 23rd February 2007 at 19:25.
	() Thanks

24th February 2007, 07:54	#2
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,872 Thanked: 28,006 Times View My Garage	Then whats the point of a Maybach?!!
	() Thanks

24th February 2007, 18:33	#4
hanmust Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calicut Posts: 2,481 Thanked: 262 Times View My Garage	Sorry..there was some error in uploading..here I again post it.. Last edited by hanmust : 24th February 2007 at 18:34.
	() Thanks

15th March 2007, 12:26	#5
vino BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 29 Thanked: 0 Times	will our president get this limo?????
	() Thanks

15th March 2007, 15:22	#6
Ace_Racer BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 43 Thanked: Once	Well I saw the S600 Pullman in Gurgaon last month..unfortunately I was unable to take any pics ........however it was the old version of S Class not the new Model.
	() Thanks

16th March 2007, 14:40	#10
scooby05 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,145 Thanked: 192 Times	To my knowledge, theres only 1 original Pullman in the country, the ex presidents car, now owned by a family in Pune, its a 1972 model. the rest are all stretch versions of various classes of mercs, done here in India or also from bodymakers in Europe and usa. The 600 series we are talking about were produced from 1963 to 1981, a total of 2677 units were produced! out of which ONLY 486 were PULLMAN's!!! source-- Car Brochures, Old Car Magazines and Automobile Production Numbers Last edited by Rehaan : 17th March 2007 at 04:10. Reason: Owner's name removed.
	() Thanks

16th March 2007, 16:42	#11
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,872 Thanked: 28,006 Times View My Garage	I remember in 1984, Vijay Mallya had a stretch 500 SEL w126 bought for his first wedding. NO sign of it now
	() Thanks