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

[Mick Briesgau]

@klier lovely contemporary specification. It looks to me like anthracite velours. If I remember correct the C 124 was a true alternative for W126 S class drivers in the late eighties, very early nineties.

 

[J.E]

Im guessing that is a 1991/2 300CE (8valve). It looks like in excellent condition. Love the blue velour seats, door panels and door pockets. It must be a smooth drive and with good performance. What an amazing car.

How is the material quality of this compared to newer Mercedes models?

Wouldn’t that be a 12 valve? I mean, the 300 had six cylinders.

 

[Rolf]

This is one of the dream W126 models to have. An AMG spec 500SEL. What a stunning car.

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[Yaz]

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[Merc1]

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[Merc1]

This is one of the dream W126 models to have. An AMG spec 500SEL. What a stunning car.

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WOW. I would drive this until they take my keys away. The W126 is still the granddaddy of S-Classes.

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[Rolf]

WOW. I would drive this until they take my keys away. The W126 is still the granddaddy of S-Classes.

M

When I saw this video I got so nastalgic and excited to see this car. It is absolutely amazing. The W126 is a masterpiece design for Mercedes Benz.

 

[Rolf]

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That colour and interior combo is quite unusual but the car looks spectacular and definitely should be in the Mercedes Museum, it looks almost brand new.

 

[Merc1]

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Just a magical time at Mercedes-Benz.

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[Merc1]

That colour and interior combo is quite unusual but the car looks spectacular and definitely should be in the Mercedes Museum, it looks almost brand new.

Yeah I've never seen this particular combo before. Usually Desert Taupe was matched with Cream Beige or later on Parchment. I wish Mercedes would bring back this color.

M

 

[dalab]

Some kind of Mercedes/Jaguar?
I didn't know about this, very daring

 

[Merc1]

Mutant garbage.

M

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Monteverdi (automobile) - Wikipedia

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It was a niche car manufacturer from Switzerland. There were some very nice Monteverdi in the late sixties.

 

[Rolf]

Some kind of Mercedes/Jaguar?
I didn't know about this, very daring

It looks like an old 70s Fiat at front and rear looks like an 80s Bentley Turbo.

I would rather go for this:

 

[klier]

It looks like an old 70s Fiat at front and rear looks like an 80s Bentley Turbo.

I would rather go for this:

My God, absolutely horrible and thoroughly ruined.

RIP

 

[dalab]

It looks like an old 70s Fiat at front and rear looks like an 80s Bentley Turbo.

They are literally the lights of the Bentley I think

 

[Rolf]

The W126 was a sports saloon when it wanted to be.......but with quite a lot of body roll. It looked like it had massive suspension travel on those front springs and dampers.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

The W126 was a sports saloon when it wanted to be.......but with quite a lot of body roll. It looked like it had massive suspension travel on those front springs and dampers.

The more interesting it is, to see how relaxed the driver controls his car.

 

[Merc1]

Love those types of pics. Amazing that the car was still under control.

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[trader1]

The W126 was a sports saloon when it wanted to be.......but with quite a lot of body roll. It looked like it had massive suspension travel on those front springs and dampers.

To use the word sport associated with that car may a bit of a stretch. The v8s I drove had nice oomph at the time, handling for a car its size was masterclass though. Lots of travel for nyc potholes and this teenager at the time was pushing them way too hard. The 300 sd diesel could be enjoyed in a spirited fashion as well. Very missed.