S-Class (W126) Modern classics: the Mercedes-Benz S-Class of the W 126 series

[Mick Briesgau]

Haha .....but just think Mick, in about 30 years from now we'll be feeling sentimental about the classic W222

You're probably, no, certainly right A reason more to consciously enjoy our current cars.

 

[mercpassion]

can't even think otherwise..the w222 would sure be a future icon, however it can never match the beloved old guns like the W126..

 

[Rolf]

It would be great if Mercedes stylists would bring out a concept future S-class with retro styling features of the W126 such as the upright grill and headlights.

 

[Kowalski]

Still is a very elegant car.

 

[Gianclaudio]

The W126 actually looked good as an extended limousine ....I think it works better than the Mercedes-Maybach Pullman

It made me think about this classic scene from Coming to America

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Well Rob, you stired my deepest memories with that. I vividly remember watching that film along my dad, when I was a lad. At that very scene, I remember he was telling me how good and imposing those S classes were, and for he would like to buy one in some time. A couple of years passed and dad got a 280SEL W126.
Still my favourite Merc after all these years, IMHO the highest vantage point from design and engineering view, to all their relative and competitors. They were even more desiderable than Rolls.

 

[SDNR]

Well Rob, you stired my deepest memories with that. I vividly remember watching that film along my dad, when I was a lad. At that very scene, I remember he was telling me how good and imposing those S classes were, and for he would like to buy one in some time. A couple of years passed and dad got a 280SEL W126.
Still my favourite Merc after all these years, IMHO the highest vantage point from design and engineering view, to all their relative and competitors. They were even more desiderable than Rolls.

That's a great story Gianclaudio. I always think the long wheelbase SEL models looked very sleek and stylish.

 

[Rainer271]

When I was a child I leafed through often the W126 prospect and dreamed to own one as adult.
Without other commitments I would look today to expand my garage by a W126 and another dreamcar of my childhood: a SL R107.

 

[Gianclaudio]

When I was a child I leafed through often the W126 prospect and dreamed to own one as adult.
Without other commitments I would look today to expand my garage by a W126 and another dreamcar of my childhood: a SL R107.

What dou you drive, dear Rainer?

 

[Rainer271]

What dou you drive, dear Rainer?

Nothing spectacular. I still have my first BMW 316i E36 from '94, a 2011 X5 35d E70 and as family car a 2010 minibus Hyunday H-1.

 

[Gianclaudio]

family car a 2010 minibus Hyunday H-1.

KiwiRob, is that you??

Nice cars, my friend ! E36 cabrio is the shite. Is it red?

 

[Rainer271]

KiwiRob, is that you??

Nice cars, my friend ! E36 cabrio is the shite. Is it red?

Thanks Gianclaudio.

The E36 is a bostongreen coloured Sedan. 21 years old and still a wonderful car. I like (love) it like on the first day.

Because of the Hyunday when you have more than three kids you need IMO a Minibus.
No sevenseater Van or SUV offers enough space in the trunk to travel by car.
Van/SUV for seven passengers (kids) is absolute okay for the daily routine.
But when you have also to transport luggage for seven then you need a trailer or a Bus.
I prefer the second variant. Especially the kids are growing and then the place in the third row will more and more less. So a journey with a Bus is more comfortable for the passengers in the last row.
But this is only my personal opinion based on my experience.

 

[Rolf]

Great video of the W126 showing how strong its safety cage is and how it saved a family in Australia.

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[Rainer271]

Great video of the W126 showing how strong its safety cage is and how it saved a family in Australia.

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Really impressive.

 

[Merc1]

WOW, now that is what I'm talking about. Mercedes-Benz for real, engineering like no other car in the world. Shit like that is why I was drawn to them back in the 80's upon first seeing a 300E.

M

 

[Rolf]

WOW, now that is what I'm talking about. Mercedes-Benz for real, engineering like no other car in the world. Shit like that is why I was drawn to them back in the 80's upon first seeing a 300E.

M

The 1970' and mostly 1980's models were really outstanding, their engineering and level of detail in design and safety were benchmarks among production cars, i loved their slogan at the time "Mercedes Benz - Engineered like no other car in the world" for this was very true of their models. Each car was built to a level that was beyond any conventional car at the time, they were rock solid, made from outstanding materials that lasted years without breaking, excellent reliability, world best comfort, refinement and safety. Then the engineering detail put into the body and chassis, so many innovations at that time. Look at the W126 and W124, both models went on crash diets and were much lighter than their predecessor W123/W116 models, but were still meticulously built and drove outstandingly.

 

[Merc1]

The 1970' and mostly 1980's models were really outstanding, their engineering and level of detail in design and safety were benchmarks among production cars, i loved their slogan at the time "Mercedes Benz - Engineered like no other car in the world" for this was very true of their models. Each car was built to a level that was beyond any conventional car at the time, they were rock solid, made from outstanding materials that lasted years without breaking, excellent reliability, world best comfort, refinement and safety. Then the engineering detail put into the body and chassis, so many innovations at that time. Look at the W126 and W124, both models went on crash diets and were much lighter than their predecessor W123/W116 models, but were still meticulously built and drove outstandingly.

Yep I agree. That is why I like having an old Mercedes around and while I like the newer Benzes they aren't exactly the same, and I don't think they could be in today's world.

M

 

[Wolfgang]

In 2008 fünfkommasechs produced this picture for the club magazine.

The making of:

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Who would have predicted the price of gasoline would drop to 126 cents/liter?

 

[klier]

A rare option, Mercedes code 948, the pennant holder.

This looks like the Dutch royal stables @Mick Briesgau @Wolfgang ?

Edit sorry, the answer is above.

 

[Rezident]

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[Mick Briesgau]

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Thanks @Rezident for this wonderful video. Lovely colours in those days.