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Mercedes-Maybach S 650
X222
Estimated : CHF 240.000 - 340.000
Sold for CHF 230.000 - € 209.052
The Bonmont Sale
Collectors' Motor Cars - Bonhams
Golf & Country Club de Bonmont
Chéserex
Switzerland - Suisse - Schweiz
September 2019
Founded in Germany in 1977, Brabus has grown to become the largest tuning firm specialising in Mercedes-Benz products, other than the Mercedes' own AMG subsidiary. This breathtaking example of Brabus's handiwork is based on the ultra-luxurious Mercedes Maybach S650 sports saloon, one of the face-lifted Mercedes-Benz S-Class models introduced in 2014. The German tuner's upgrades boost the 6.3-litre twin-turbo V12 engine's maximum output to a staggering 900 PS (887 bhp) and 1,106lb/ft of torque - figures way beyond those of even the none-too-shabby S650's stock 6.0-litre unit (621 bhp/738 lb/ft). The result is a top speed of over 217mph and a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of just 3.7 seconds - true supercar performance from a vehicle weighing 2.8 tons (2,845 kg). German car magazine Auto Bild pitted a selection of supercars against one another in a test of acceleration where the Brabus 900, despite being the heaviest contestant, reached a speed 211.4 mph in a mere 3,000 metres (1.86 miles).
But Brabus's cars have always offered more than greatly improved engine output, and in the S650's case the German tuner also added a new aero-enhancing front bumper, custom alloy wheels, 'Brabus' logos, and a luxurious leather interior complete with a rear-seat entertainment system and 'Brabus' entrance lights. Of course, with a bespoke vehicle such as this, individual customers could vary the specification to their personal choice, though inevitably that would add to the already not inconsiderable base price of a little over € 500,000.
Finished in black with brown interior, this spectacular Brabus 900 has covered a mere 620km since it left the factory and is presented in effectively 'as new' condition throughout. Noteworthy features include twin sunroofs and Platinum Edition 21" forged wheels, and the car comes complete with an iPad mini, Microsoft Surface, optional touch-screen operation, Apple TV, wireless connectivity, and an LAN router. Sold with all Mercedes-Benz books and a Brabus owner's manual, it needs only for the battery to be charged and will be ready to go. The car is offered with Equatorial Guinea registration document and technical inspection.
Chauffeur-driven luxury cars formed a large part of Quicksilver's operations in the early 2000s. The Mercedes S-class is without a doubt the most numerous type to have been found in the fleet, with no fewer than fourteen examples following the arrival of another cheap one found at a show. Registered V511 VER and appropriately finished in silver, this is a Cararama version rather than the near-identical Automaxx.
picture by Shell
the S-class:
Serenia
Solen (2)
Sivella
Sitala (2)
Sepia
Shell tankers "Sepia" 72.981 tons
when built in 1961
she was the biggest ship in the Dutch merchant navy.
picture shows her in original Shell colour scheme:
"eau-de-nil" hull,
yellow funnels,
red shell,
white superstructure, looking very nice.
Serving as R/O
from
march 6th 1964 until 20th november 1964
about 8 months,
and again
from
august 11th 1970 until 26th of januari 1971
another 6 months
loved it very much.
The Mercedes-Benz W140 is a series of flagship vehicles that were manufactured by the German automotive company Mercedes-Benz from 1991 to 1998.
As with each generation of S-Class, a plethora of innovations in technology, climate protection, and creature comfort was introduced. Those innovations later trickled down to smaller C-Class and E-Class models over time.
The three body types are carried over from the W126: four-door sedan/saloon in two wheelbase lengths and one two-door coupé. The model types are assigned as W140 for standard wheelbase, V140 for long wheelbase, and C140 for coupé. In 1996, S-Class coupé was renamed as CL-Class and spun off from S-Class. A longer Pullman version with 4140 mm wheelbase was introduced in 1995 with two engine choices (S 500 Pullman and S 600 Pullman). The S 600 Pullman could be ordered with armour package.
Shown here is the second-lowest selling version of the W140 range, the short wheelbase 600 SE (later known as S600). This featured the shorter of the two saloon bodystyles, paired with the largest (standard engine), the new to Mercedes-Benz, M120 6.0 L V12. This engine featured 4 valves per cylinder and DOHC, producing a mighty 600 kW.
As an early series W140 car, it can be identified by the amber turn signals.
Though somewhat brutal looking, the W140 once again cemented Mercedes' claim to build the best car in the world.
The W140 range, would later go on to provide the basis for the reintroduction of the Maybach marque in 2002.
I was fortunate enough to attend the public launch of the W140 range in Sydney in 1991 - a spectacular affair, thousands of people, food, drink and entertainment.
S303 and T357 are shut down in the container yard at Warrnambool, awaiting their crew prior to shunting and departing for Melbourne.
A126
RM Sotheby's
Estimated : € 10.000 - 15.000
Sold for € 34.500
Techno Classica 2019
Essen
Deutschland - Germany
April 2019
The Mercedes-Benz W140 is a series of flagship vehicles that were manufactured by the German automotive company Mercedes-Benz from 1991 to 1998.
As with each generation of S-Class, a plethora of innovations in technology, climate protection, and creature comfort was introduced. Those innovations later trickled down to smaller C-Class and E-Class models over time.
The three body types are carried over from the W126: four-door sedan/saloon in two wheelbase lengths and one two-door coupé. The model types are assigned as W140 for standard wheelbase, V140 for long wheelbase, and C140 for coupé. In 1996, S-Class coupé was renamed as CL-Class and spun off from S-Class. A longer Pullman version with 4140 mm wheelbase was introduced in 1995 with two engine choices (S 500 Pullman and S 600 Pullman). The S 600 Pullman could be ordered with armour package.
Shown here is the second-lowest selling version of the W140 range, the short wheelbase 600 SE (later known as S600). This featured the shorter of the two saloon bodystyles, paired with the largest (standard engine), the new to Mercedes-Benz, M120 6.0 L V12. This engine featured 4 valves per cylinder and DOHC, producing a mighty 600 kW.
As an early series W140 car, it can be identified by the amber turn signals.
Though somewhat brutal looking, the W140 once again cemented Mercedes' claim to build the best car in the world.
The W140 range, would later go on to provide the basis for the reintroduction of the Maybach marque in 2002.
I was fortunate enough to attend the public launch of the W140 range in Sydney in 1991 - a spectacular affair, thousands of people, food, drink and entertainment.
picture by ?
"Sepia" refitted as lightering and shuttle tanker operating in the North Sea.
in 1980 (?) pictured at
Wilton-Feyenoord shipbuilding and repair company at Schiedam.
"DEJA VU"
She was revisited by me twice, in the late 70's and early 80's.
She really looked her age.
Many times repainted, with wooden decks worn.
I had to carry out the yearly Government radio survey.
I have to admit, i was a bit excited, as she had been my home for some 14 months.
And the very first of a total of 10 Shell tankers.
Upon entering the midship superstructure i felt thrown back into the sixties.
Out of the 4th officers cabin came, unmistakebly, the voice of the young officer who occupied that cabin in 1964.
Was this real ?
Yes it was real,
the very same person i sailed with in 1964, now working for the London office, and attending to some company business.
He occupied that same 4th officers cabin.
A "deja vu" experience if there ever was one.
Crossing the Victorian border into New South Wales over Lake Mulwala in an El Zorro empty grain train to Oaklands worked by S300,44209,TL152,S312 on 14-10-11
On Friday 2/12/2016, 4578s is seen arriving at Gladstone (SA) with B61-S317-GM27-GM10-S302 (last loco dead attached) in charge. This was the second of the two movements with SSR hauling ex Leigh Creek coal wagons to NSW.
This once busy yard was home to extensive triple-gauge (1,600mm, 1,435mm & 1,067mm) trackwork, as well as a broad gauge connection from Adelaide & the start of the narrow gauge Wilmington branch.