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

[Swissbob]

Wow that 500SE is so stable and extremely impressive for a 40 year old car travelling at 240km/h. Quite amazing that it manages to clock the full speedo. So Mercedes claim of 225km/h could be somehow slightly conservative.

Fully Agree.
This car was way ahead of its time.

 

[Merc1]

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How does this man find these cars?

M

 

[Swissbob]

My 420SE has 38k miles. That’s even less.

 

[Merc1]

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Stunning.

M

 

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[Rolf]

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Wow that car is absolutely stunning. Immaculate condition, it looks virtually brand new.

 

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Yet another one. How does this guy find these?

M

 

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The interior is actually perfect.

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[Design FIRST]

Certainly one of M-B's "finest hours" when the W126 was officially presented to the press in fall of 1979. THE standard for luxury segment sedans in so many aspects. The "buzz" was overwhelming.

 

[Rolf]

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The interior is actually perfect.

M

I love the interior of the MOPF W126 S-class with these padded pleated leather seats. If I have the chance in future I would love to own either a 300SE, 500SE or 560SEL late model they are magnificent cars.

 

[Swissbob]

I love the interior of the MOPF W126 S-class with these padded pleated leather seats. If I have the chance in future I would love to own either a 300SE, 500SE or 560SEL late model they are magnificent cars.

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Regarding old Benzes, he clearly knows these cars in RSA.

 

[Merc1]

From the Archive: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Drive

It's still possible to buy the best sedan in the world for half the price of a Rolls.

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[Rolf]

Nice ad of the 380SE FET from South Africa (circa 1982)

 

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[Design FIRST]

In terms of spirit as well as execution, this is precisely the sort of automobile that M-B so desperately needs today.

 

[Swissbob]

In terms of spirit as well as execution, this is precisely the sort of automobile that M-B so desperately needs today.

Less screens, or hidden on a button like on a Bentley.

 

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Very good video about the W126.

There’s V8 sound but very muted, and the suspension is optimized for comfort and nothing else.

 

[Rolf]

The later model 300SE is probably the pick of the W126 range. It looks quite good in this spec even with basic cloth seats.

 

[Swissbob]

This is even without leather steering wheel and shifter but with heated seats which is a bit strange.
This is indeed the basic wood and the basic cloth.