Mercedes Benz 600 Pullman Limousine

The extensive and extravagant customization options of the MercedesBenz 600 Pullman Limousine (or the ?Grosser, as it was affectionately known) attracted a very specific type of user:dictators. Saddam Hussein, Mao Zedong, Fidel Castro, Nicolae Ceausescu, Idi Amin Dada, and Kim JongIl all enjoyed the luxury of being chauffeured in a 600 Grosser.
That isnt the most fascinating aspect of the Grosser, though. That honor goes to the complex hydraulic system that runs virtually everything in the car. The system is pressurized at 3,200 psi and only takes mineral oil. Any synthetic oil eats away at the rubber seals, making the car leaks out of its doors like a sieve.
That immense pressure has its consequences. Because each window has a variable speed of operation, the fastest speed can break your arm if youre not careful. But youll likely never have to worry about that. The drivers side window switch alone costs $11,200 to replace, so youll likely choose to just leave the windows up.