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You may be familiar with the “W126” Mercedes-Benz S-Class produced during the 1980-91 model years. But have you ever heard of the “822 Performance Package” factory option package that was available on European market 1986-88 sedans and coupes? Here, we’ll … Continue reading
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The “w126 body” S-class (or “126”) body style sold from 1980-1991 is considered one of the most influential designs in Mercedes-Benz’s history. It’s hard to argue that 126’s exude power, sophistication and continue to inspire imitation today. Among the sleekest … Continue reading
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My wife paused from reading a Sue Grafton novel to ask me, “Could a Mercedes sedan that would have been around in 1988 do a tire-smoking burnout, on a smooth cement parking garage surface?” Having owned and driven a succession … Continue reading
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(Continued from Part 1) If you’re like me when you read a work of fiction, you visualize things you read to a high degree. You form a mental picture of characters in the story based on people you know or … Continue reading
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The Beetle had the number 1 longest-running automotive design. But you may not guess what numbers 2 through 50 are… If a car design is right from the start, it does not need to be changed for the sake of … Continue reading
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For a very small manufacturing cost, applying paint to a car’s wheels or wheel covers that matches body color can add a lot of visual interest to a vehicle’s profile. And if chrome trim or brightwork is applied tastefully with … Continue reading
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Audi fanatics, do you know what year the marque was founded? Where the name “Audi” comes from and how it was picked? What major German automaker owned it before selling it to Volkswagen? What the first Audi logo used … Continue reading
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Asuka Kawashima’s husband had always wanted a Mercedes 190E. In any color, so long as it was black. After becoming engaged in the early 1990s, a new 190E was not in the couple’s budget. “Knowing 1993 was the 190E’s last … Continue reading
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With a design run spanning model years from 1972 to 1989, fans around the globe feel the the third generation Mercedes-Benz SL is a model that most embodies the image of the company and the elements that led to its … Continue reading
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June 7, 2014 – Montvale, New Jersey. Over 100 classic Mercedes-Benz owners and a wealth of spectators made the trek to their favorite marque’s U.S. corporate headquarters for the 51st annual “June Jamboree” car show, sponsored by the Northern New … Continue reading
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Whether your favorite Mercedes is a ’57 300SL Gullwing coupe, a ’67 600 Limousine, a ’77 240 Diesel, an ’87 560SEL, a ’99 E55 AMG, or a 2014 E-Cabrio, this is the one car show all year you won’t want … Continue reading
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From 1969 to 1985, well over 1 million Mercedes-Benz vehicles were sold new with 14-inch aluminum alloy wheels similar to the one shown in this picture. If you’re sprucing up or restoring a vintage model from this era, you … Continue reading
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We’ve been curiously watching the publicity Mercedes-Benz has chosen to release about its new “Illuminated Star” grille insert. The assembly, which uses light emitting diodes (LEDs) to create a glowing Mercedes emblem at night, is a new factory option on … Continue reading
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Erica is a friend of mine who recently became the owner of a used 2006 BMW 750Li. An enviable purchase by any stretch of the imagination, but one she agonized about due to feelings of brand loyalty to another marque. … Continue reading
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June 8, 2013 – Montvale, New Jersey. Over 100 classic Mercedes-Benz owners made the trek to their favorite marque’s U.S. corporate headquarters for the 50th annual “June Jamboree” car show, sponsored by the Northern New Jersey chapter Mercedes Club . … Continue reading
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“I created you inside of me. I watched your body form, come together, and grow in size. I smiled as you first made your way along the floor. Treading slowly on all fours. You were flawless and beautiful, unscathed yet … Continue reading
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Diesel engines running on naturally-grown fuels are not a new concept. Doctor Rudolf Diesel developed the first compression-ignition motor in the 1890s as a solution to the wasteful inefficiency of steam engines commonly in use at the time. While he … Continue reading
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…because you may end up owning it longer than you expect. It’s not hard to do, because 4- and 5-cylinder Benz diesel models built through the end of 1985 are put together extremely well and require a lower-than-average amount of … Continue reading
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If you’ve been searching for an inexpensive, unique gift that will intrigue the car fanatic in your life, our online store BEST OF THE PAST CAR ADVERTISEMENTS (Click here to visit our page) has just what you need. Specializing in … Continue reading
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In 2008 when car collector Richard Mott contacted Hot Rods and Custom Stuff tuning shop in California to discuss upgrading his stock 1961 Mercedes 190SL with a more powerful engine, better brakes and lowered suspension, neither parties could even begin … Continue reading
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June 16, 2012 – Montvale, New Jersey. Over 100 classic Mercedes-Benz owners made the trek to Mercedes-Benz corporate headquarters for the 49th annual “June Jamboree” car show, sponsored by the Mercedes Club Northern New Jersey chapter. Vehicles competed in 16 … Continue reading
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“I knew a black S-class was my dream car the moment I saw one in ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ in 1984. Watching bad-guy Victor Mateland pull out of the gates of his mansion in a black 500SEL, it was love at … Continue reading
When all is said and done, a ’65 Mercedes diesel has a higher automotive Intelligence Quotient than several of today’s microcars.
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When considering three elements of performance: speed, handling and economy – vehicle weight impacts all of them. That’s why racehorses are lean and jockeys are diminutive. Every race car engineer knows that weight is the single most important factor in … Continue reading →