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


The Mercedes-Benz W126 is a series of passenger cars made by Daimler-Benz AG. It was marketed as the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and manufactured in sedan/saloon (1979–1991) as well as coupé (1981–1990) models, succeeding the company's W116 range. Mercedes-Benz introduced the 2-door C126 coupé model, marketed as the SEC, in September 1981. This generation was the first S-Class to have separate chassis codes for standard and long wheelbases (W126 and V126) and for coupé (C126).
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.
A little trip down memory lane. Cls makes the same journey some 34 years later. We had a 380 with aluminum centra t31’s same style as these. Another nice stock handling pic. I miss pinstripes and other “small” things that just are priceless to me. Like real zebrano and burl wood so on and so forth.
 

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I have a bunch of these in my parents house. In the old days we would load up on brochures at the New York auto show, it was a rite of passage. I’ll share some soon. It will be nice to see the blue, palomino, maroon, and cream interiors with gathered leather on the door panels. The facelift’s horizontal seat cushions and passenger air bag dash design were awesome. A little known trivia fact, the 1991 560 sel featured a three sound horn activated by switch on the lower center console. Felt like a boss in that car. Legend.
 
I have a bunch of these in my parents house. In the old days we would load up on brochures at the New York auto show, it was a rite of passage. I’ll share some soon. It will be nice to see the blue, palomino, maroon, and cream interiors with gathered leather on the door panels. The facelift’s horizontal seat cushions and passenger air bag dash design were awesome. A little known trivia fact, the 1991 560 sel featured a three sound horn activated by switch on the lower center console. Felt like a boss in that car. Legend.
Ahh the old 600 Grosser Dictator Foghorn.
 
If Roman Craig was as rich as he claimed to be, he would've ordered the more powerful and better-looking Euro-spec 560 SEL with an AMG body kit and AMG penta wheels, instead of settling for the castrated U.S. spec version with crappy headlights and ugly AC controls.

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No wonder he reveals near the end of the movie that he's actually broke.
 
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How does this guy find these cars? A rare, but beautiful color combination.

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Wow what a gem, that is mint.
 
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An interesting estate conversion done on the W126 that was called a 500SET.

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Old Merc Guy from sunny South Africa drives some lovely W126 models and here is his review of a 1993 500SE, one of the last models built in South Africa before the introduction of the imported W140 models.

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Classic W126 advert

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This is a S class limo that is been assembled by Trasco in Australia. Very neat and stunning looking limosine.

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Dean L is the very best in the business in the US when it comes to sourcing classic condition MBs. He helped me find my father’s S600 coupé and my CLK Black
 

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz Group AG is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Established in 1926, Mercedes-Benz Group produces consumer luxury vehicles and light commercial vehicles badged as Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, and Mercedes-Maybach. Its origin lies in Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft's 1901 Mercedes and Carl Benz's 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen, which is widely regarded as the first internal combustion engine in a self-propelled automobile. The slogan for the brand is "the best or nothing".
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