Ancient Grease: How One Shop Keeps Mercedes’ Iconic “Grosser” 600 Parade-Ready

In Wisconsin, Karl Middelhauve keeps Mercedes-Benz’s dictator specials running. In 1966, Karl Middelhauve bought a Mercedes-Benz 300SE. When its engine blew up on Germany’s autobahn, he had AMG install the 6.3-liter V-8 from a Mercedes 600 “Grosser” limousine. It was the beginning of a lifelong obsession. In the decades since, Middelhauve has become an internationally [...]

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