This Mercedes-Benz CL 600 is an elegant and refined pillarless grand tourer, finished in a timeless colour scheme. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.0-litre V12, delivering 290kW and 570Nm of torque to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. This CL 600 is one of just five examples delivered to Australia between 1996 and 1998. The car is finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic over a twin-tone grey leather-trimmed cabin, punctuated by walnut inlays. It rides on a set of 18-inch alloy wheels, fitted with Continental tyres. Equipment includes front and rear parking sensors, an electric sunroof, heated and electrically adjustable front seats with three-position memory, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, switchable suspension, and an electric rear sunblind. A Continental stereo has been fitted, which retains OEM styling but brings Bluetooth, USB, and auxiliary inputs. Accompanying the sale is the owner’s book pack, various maintenance invoices, a letter from Mercedes-Benz confirming how many vehicles were delivered to Australia, the toolkit, warning triangle, and two keys. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: a crack in the timber on the top of the steering wheel, very minor dent on the right-hand-side door and rear fender, minor scratches on the right-hand corner of the front bumper and left-hand corner of the rear bumper, very minor dent on the bonnet, and a chip on the top of the left-hand front fender. The car was last serviced in November 2023 by Ammstar Exclusive Fairfield, which included servicing the transmission, rebuilding the power steering pump, and replacing the engine oil, oil filter, spark plugs, brake fluid, coolant, thermostat, rear shock top mounts, engine mounts, transmission mount, both front door check straps, rear ADS suspension gas cell spheres, ADS suspension front body sensor, and driver’s door central locking vacuum element. Prior to this, RR Autotech carried out a service in June 2022 at 118,564 kilometres. The car was previously serviced in January 2018 at 116,973 kilometres by Mercedes-Benz Diesel Motors, who carried out an ‘A’ service, replaced the front and rear brake pads, and flushed the brake fluid. Dates and mileage: Nov 2023 –120,119 kilometres – Ammstar Exclusive Fairfield VIC Jun 2022 – 118,564 kilometres – RR Autotech WA Jan 2018 – 116,973 kilometres – Mercedes-Benz Diesel Motors Jun 2016 – 112,458 kilometres – Mercedes-Benz Diesel Motors Jan 2013 – 104,464 kilometres – Mercedes-Benz Diesel Motors Sep 2010 – 101,544 kilometres – Mercedes-Benz Diesel Motors Dec 2008 – 99,918 kilometres – Mercedes-Benz Diesel Motors Feb 2008 – 97,680 kilometres – Mercedes-Benz Diesel Motors May 2006 – unrecorded – Mercedes-Benz Diesel Motors Jun 2003 – 62,304 kilometres – Mercedes-Benz Diesel Motors Apr 2002 – 49,161 kilometres – Mercedes-Benz Diesel Motors May 2001 – 40,071 kilometres – Mercedes-Benz Diesel Motors Oct 2000 – 34,522 kilometres – Mercedes-Benz Diesel Motors May 1999 – unrecorded – Mercedes-Benz Diesel Motors May 1998 – 11,796 kilometres – Mercedes-Benz Diesel Motors Apr 1997 – PDI – Mercedes-Benz Diesel Motors The C140-generation Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is a luxurious and powerful grand tourer, mating the S-Class’ range of engines and legendary build quality with handsome pillarless coupe bodywork. This generously specified and meticulously maintained example is powered by a muscular and smooth V12, and is one of just three CL 600s delivered to Australia during the 1997 model year. Recently serviced in November 2023, it is now ready to be enjoyed as a comfortable and refined retro daily driver, weekend cruiser, or long-distance touring companion. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. 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This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.