Mercedes-Benz 600 LWB Pullman W100 1964 White KK Scale 1:18

The Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman occupies a singular position in automotive history: a six-door, 6240 mm limousine built in tiny numbers and delivered almost exclusively to governments, royal households and heads of state. KK Scale's die-cast 1:18 scale model captures the LWB Pullman in white, one of the historically documented ceremonial liveries associated with formal state deliveries during the 1960s and 1970s.

The W100: Engineering Without Compromise

Unveiled at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show and entering production in 1964, the Mercedes-Benz 600 (W100) was conceived as a car without a brief except to be the best. The long-wheelbase Pullman stretched the standard 5540 mm bodyshell to 6240 mm, accommodating a six-door body available in limousine or Landaulet form. Power came from the M100 6.3-litre V8 — Bosch mechanical fuel injection, approximately 250 hp (DIN) — which gave a top speed of around 205 km/h. Production continued until 1981, with just 2,677 W100s built across all body styles.

A Clientele Unlike Any Other

The W100 Pullman was never a dealer-stock vehicle. It was ordered directly by governments and delivered to names including Pope Paul VI, Mao Zedong, Nicolae Ceaușescu and Emperor Hirohito. White examples appear in multiple documented state-delivery photographs from the 1960s and 1970s, making the white livery a legitimate and historically grounded choice rather than a commercial colour option. The M100 engine fitted to this limousine later went on to power the 300 SEL 6.3 W109, tracing a direct bloodline between state transport and performance motoring.

The 1:18 Scale Model by KK Scale

KK Scale produces the W100 Pullman as a standard production die-cast metal release in 1:18. Die-cast construction at this scale gives the model the solidity the subject demands — the Pullman's proportions, glasshouse, and six-door roofline translate into one of the more physically commanding pieces in any collection of road-car models. The white finish references the ceremonial delivery colour documented in period photographs, distinguishing this example from the more common black and silver interpretations.

In the Display Cabinet

The W100 Pullman at 1:18 demands a shelf of its own given the six-door bodywork and extended wheelbase. It pairs naturally with KK Scale's own Mercedes-Benz 600 SWB W100, and sits well alongside a Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 W109 — the performance saloon that shared the M100 engine. For collectors building a head-of-state or Cold War-era diplomatic transport theme, the Pullman anchors the display; the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow long-wheelbase represents its closest contemporary rival in that segment.