FS: 1995 S600, Black/Gray, Armored, 15kmi, $0.09M (Sarasota, FL)

[Alex89]

Wow this is an interesting car. I really cant see what all do you really get for $100k in this car?And new one was $600k apparently?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/S-Class-S-600-4dr-Sedan-Ballistic-7-/202022068399

VIN = WDBGA57E2SA256792

1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 600 4dr Sedan Ballistic 7

Level 7 Ballistic S 600 with original 15k actual miles the ultimate in personal protection. Cost new was 600k full documentation and specifications upon request. ballistic and armor plated privacy windows pristine condition.

US $107,900

Contact us now at 941-855-6372 for more details!
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[alabbasi]

Re: Ballistic 7 s600

Yea yea, another W140 for sale with bulletproof glass.

 

[Harv]

Re: Ballistic 7 s600

This thing has been for sale for aaggessss.

 

[S70/2]

Re: Ballistic 7 s600

Those rear window curtains will stop a 9mm, if properly pleated

 

[salvine]

Re: Ballistic 7 s600

I'd be happy to up armor my 600 and sell it to whoever for a fraction of that!

 

[gsxr]

Re: Ballistic 7 s600

Sold 10 years ago for $57k + fees:
1995 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 4 DOOR SEDAN - - Barrett-Jackson Auction Company - World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions

Also on Hemmings:
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/mercedes-benz/unspecified/1957091.html

At first I thought this was the same armored S600 as discussed a month ago (click here), but nope, they are different VIN's. Both are USA armored conversions, not factory "Guard" vehicles.

 

[Alex89]

Re: Ballistic 7 s600

Good info on the car. Car from the first link has a red paint stripe on the side, so I guess it either got repainted or its maybe a different car?

 

[gsxr]

Re: Ballistic 7 s600

Good info on the car. Car from the first link has a red paint stripe on the side, so I guess it either got repainted or its maybe a different car?

It was the same VIN... found via Google:

https://www.google.com/search?q=WDBGA57E2SA256792

 

[gsxr]

Re: FS: 1995 S600, Black/Gray, Armored, 15kmi, $0.11M (Sarasota, FL)

Price drop to $0.094M:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/123438002033

1995 Mercedes Benz S600 B7+ Armored Sedan
15,000 Original Miles, TRASCO built B7+ Armored Car

Black Exterior
Gray Leather Interior
New Chrome Mercedes Benz Wheels

6.0 Liter V12 with increased performance to match un-armored car
Automatic Transmission

One of 4 examples built for the Sultan of Brunai
Built by TRASCO in Germany (Cost new $640,000)
54mm thick glass all around (armor piercing round proof)
Bomb Curtain underneath
Ballistic Steel Armor Plating
Steel Intertube Runflat Tire System
RPG Proof
Molded in sunroof to give the car a stock appearance from above

Only 15,000 Original Miles
Intercom System w/ siren
Power Front Windows, Sealed Rear Windows with privacy shades
Power Seats
A/C

Weighs 8,700 pounds. Up from 4,000 stock weight
B7+ is highest possible level of armor available

The car is available in the showroom of Vintage Motors of Sarasota
More photos available on request. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
We can help with shipping arrangements to anywhere on the planet​

 

[ace10]

The car is wearing some SUV highway tires... the Kumho Road Venture APT.

But here's the thing... they're 104H load rated. Which is ~7900lb max. So the car is pushing the tires by nearly half a ton. Before you put anything or anyone in it.

Without doing any real research, I'd be willing to bet that there isn't a suitable tire on the market for this beast.

 

[gsxr]

...and that is why the FACTORY armored 140's rolled on special wheels and tires.

Not to mention that the armor is of questionable benefit when a .22 can blow out the tires.

 

[maw1124]

...and that is why the FACTORY armored 140's rolled on special wheels and tires.

Not to mention that the armor is of questionable benefit when a .22 can blow out the tires.

Ahhh, 90’s thought in action... we’ll leave that one back there with Gordon Gecko.

maw

 

[a777fan]

is that cluster disease I spy??

 

[ace10]

...and that is why the FACTORY armored 140's rolled on special wheels and tires.

Not to mention that the armor is of questionable benefit when a .22 can blow out the tires.

There are insert systems to provide "run flat" capabilities. Don't know if they are available in a size compatible with the skinny 16"ers on this W140, though.

Even if one could source the proper system, the issue of the tire load spec remains.

I highly doubt this car would ever be pressed into protective duty again, but if it's to be driven, then the tire problem needs to be solved.

 

[Jlaa]

kind of question --- why do we reference this as a "$0.09M" car? Are we just fascinated with manipulating decimal points or something? Do we have an aversion to whole numbers or integers? I mean, I say, for example, that I typically cruise on the highway at 75 mph. I don't say that "Today I cruised at 0.0977493 mach."

 

[gsxr]

Nah, it's just something I tend to do when prices get silly... and I consider six figures to be the Silly Threshold.

 

[TerryA]

Nah, it's just something I tend to do when prices get silly... and I consider six figures to be the Silly Threshold.

“I’M CONFUSED”

 

[Alex89]

I really doubt anyone will pay 100k for such a car...Its also posted on FB (1 day ago) for 99k. or 0.099M

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/230506547811724

 

[ZombieBranz]

I really doubt anyone will pay 100k for such a car...Its also posted on FB (1 day ago) for 99k. or 0.099M

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/230506547811724

especially now that they caught the bomber. ��

 

[gerryvz]

kind of question --- why do we reference this as a "$0.09M" car? Are we just fascinated with manipulating decimal points or something? Do we have an aversion to whole numbers or integers? I mean, I say, for example, that I typically cruise on the highway at 75 mph. I don't say that "Today I cruised at 0.0977493 mach."

Dude, you’re killing the buzz. Seriously.

When E500E prices get up to $80K and above, then our forum convention has become to report asking prices in terms of $MM rather than thousands.

When you start getting into the higher-end E500Es, like 600Eric’s, the prices should very definitely & very appropriately be expressed as “$0.175M” and so forth.

Cheers from Avranches/Mont St. Michel, FR
Gerry

 

[TerryA]

Cheers from Avranches/Mont St. Michel, FR

Gerry

I hope you had time for one of those giant omelettes at Mare Pollard’s on Mont St. Michel. At least I think that’s the name. IMOP the worlds best omelettes.

Have a great time!!

 

[gerryvz]

Funny you mention that, Terry. We actually ate there and saw the chef making them on the open fire as we entered the restaurant. I ended up having a three-course meal with the main being a delicious beef stew. And a glass of locally produced cider, of course.

 

[SayHey]

we have one here for 8000 usd)
in good condition)

 

[TerryA]

Funny you mention that, Terry. We actually ate there and saw the chef making them on the open fire as we entered the restaurant. I ended up having a three-course meal with the main being a delicious beef stew. And a glass of locally produced cider, of course.

Mare Pollard's is some restaurant it's been serving for around 200 years. We ate lunch there also but it's been sometime since I was there (2004), I can't remember exactly what I had but an omelette was part of my meal. Some of the best and most memorable dining we have had in France.