1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 Kompressor - Jay Leno's Garage

Anyone who had a grosser almost always had access to an Air Force. - Jeremy Clarkson.

3:22 Jay: "It is the most comfortable car" Citroen DS in the background: Angry Staring

As Clarkson said, anyone who owned a 600 almost always had access to an Air Force

This car is just timeless. The design, the quality, the features. Just everything so perfect

Yes. I need that car. That car and a small Latin American country.

Am I the only one that think the sound of these doors opening and closing is just amazing? They just don't make cars like this anymore. Thanks for sharing with us Jay!

We had one growing up. Family road-trips to Door County were so fun. This car was so smooth we slept all the way home w the rear window cracked just enough to fan your face, and silent so the parents didn’t know you opened it. Good memories.

I worked for a construction company as a summer job between semesters at college. The company was owned by a big time mafia kingpin. He rode in the back of a chauffeur driven Mercedes 600. Whenever he came around everyone took notice. It was an incredible machine.

John Lennon: Imagine no possessions. I wonder if you can. Also John Lennon: Buys a gigantic Mercedes with $11000 hydraulic window switches

Little fridge at the back for keeping your bananas fresh in the republic.

When I was a kid here in Las Vegas the International Hotel had a fire engine red one. Elvis when he was working there would come into my neighborhood and pick up my neighbor Linda and take her to Las Vegas High School in it. She was 15 or 16 but looked 21 and was beautiful. One time I was watching Elvis waiting for her in front of her house and rode my bicycle by him. He rolled down the window and said "Hey kid, cool bike" I was on my Schwinn Apple Krate that I still have 50 years later.

Wer diesen Benz mal live gesehen hat,versteht was Jay Leno genau meint.Ein unglaubliches Auto für diese Zeit....👍

"Things are rough in LA.""What makes you say that?""I saw a big limo on the highway the other day and the chauffer was Jay Leno."

Up until now, I haven't come across a car that has matched the Mercedes 600 in terms of prestige, presence, attention to detail, craftsmanship, build and ride quality, and of course, complexity. I'm sure there are many other cars out there that were built with no regards to cost, but when done right, you'll get something amazing like this. It really is one of the greatest cars of all time.

My Dad bought a new 6.9 liter Mercedes in 1979. Officially it was a 450 SEL 6.9, but the model badge on the trunk lid said, simply, 6.9. It was nowhere near as big or as luxurious as the 600 in this video, but it was quite a bit more advanced and much more suited to fast driving. I was 18 or 19 when my Dad got it, and I used to take it out for solo drives at night when my Dad was out of town - I didn't do this often and I was careful with it. I loved how fast and smooth that car was. Just nudge the gas pedal, and you would instantly feel it leap forward. Absolutely instant acceleration, and beautiful road feel despite the size, weight and luxo seating. A true road car. Lower the suspension, and it felt like it was glued to the road. Just a terrific car.

Jay, you truly deserve this car because your passion is second to none and thanks again for sharing with the average folk, I continue to be impressed as always with your knowledge and willingness to share your vehicles with us!

Wagner’s “ Ride of the Valkyries”...perfect intro music for this Teutonic masterpiece.

"Nobody wants a car where the refrigerator doesn't work" - classic line, love it......

My grandfather had one of these. So sad he didn’t keep it, but it was just a new luxury car back then. Never considered its potential historical value. Jay loves all his cars, but it’s clear that if he had to have only one car, this might be it. I have always wanted one of these. Even before I knew any of the luxury details or cool tech, it just seemed so special. In terms of aesthetics, this and an E34 M5, for me are as close to perfect as you can get (based on my taste that is since it’s all subjective).

A repeat watch for me, as I'm always re-inspired by listening to Jay Leno talk about the GOAT Sedan, Grand 600. What a marvel of German engineering, truly a gem.