Early W126 airbag-equipped steering wheels from 1981-85 looked like this. Notice the center airbag was not as well integrated into the design of the steering wheel rim.
The 1980-1991 Mercedes W126 S-Class: A buyer’s overview
The 1980-1991 Mercedes W126 S-Class: A buyer’s overview
Early W126 airbag-equipped steering wheels from 1981-85 looked like this. Notice the center airbag was not as well integrated into the design of the steering wheel rim.