S-Class W126 Modern classics: the Coupes of the Mercedes-Benz 126 series (1981 to 1991)
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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).
hoffmeister_fan
Kraftwagen König
That looks like the 6.2L NA. It also needs that era's steering wheel otherwise I love the interior.This car is a stunning restomod of a wide bodied 560SEC with a supercharged 5.5 AMG V8.
Design FIRST
Cornering Connoisseur
Amazing AMG SEC
Fun fact:
A "MUST HAVE" car for brothel proprietors here in Germany throughout the 1980s.
AbsoluteUnit
AMG Aficionado
Gangsters of all varieties, no doubt. Especially the black on black. I vaguely remember the blacked out C126s and C140s were particularly popular amongst the Yakuza.
Design FIRST
Cornering Connoisseur
I'm waiting for that elusive "Mythos" 2+2 "personal luxury" coupe. BEV would be fine with me. Perhaps based on the new AMG.EA electric architecture.
AbsoluteUnit
AMG Aficionado
Interesting archived review of the W123 300CD
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