Utterly WRONG. A cheap, sorry excuse for an S class. Both its ancestors and its predecessors were FAR SUPERIOR to this non-luxurious junk, and its AWFUL exterior color in the video is the epitome of 70s BAD TASTE. It sure will NOT be missed!
I can imagine that if you were to bought a brand new Benz back in 1972 it could realistically last you a lifetime. And I don't think you can buy car like that today.
Nope. I bought one of these back in the 1970's with the thought it would be a forever car.. To my horror When it was 5 years old it started rusting out in the rockers and trunk; the door seals would allow the floorboards to fill with water. the camshafts went flat at 60,000 miles the valve seals wore out at 80,000 so it smoked clouds of oil like crazy; the Transmission went out, the air conditioning drier disintegrated and thoroughly ruined the entire system. the Turn signal stalk stopped working, etc. ect. etc. I babied that car and it was a lemon. Later models of the w116 weren't much better. Just ask anyone about the dreaded climate master control and the electric coolant pump. Broken window regulators. So I was driving around with windows down in a visibly rusty, crazed cracking paint, smoking hulk. Sorry but that is the truth. Oh year the Becker Mexico burned up.
The thing is the difference between a Mercedes and other cars back then was huge. The engineering, build quality and reliability were head and shoulders above everyone else. Stepping into a Mercedes compared to any other car was a real occasion. You coukd feel, smell and hear the difference. Now the world has caught up and even a Mid executive car ( Ford - Vauxhall - Jaguar etc ) have all made milestones in improvements - yet Mercedes has about 89 variations of each model, everything can be had with an AMG badge and in most cases the so called leather seats aren't really that... Everybody else has gone forward...and Mercedes ( with the exception of the Maybach ) has gone backwards - relatively speaking.
I had a hell of a prang in one of these cars. I rolled it like a corkscrew at about 160 and walked away with a black eye and shock. If I had been in anything else I wouldnt be writing this comment! Greatest respect to MB.
I daresay even if you pop quizzed a kid today and just said 'Mercedes Benz' he or she would picture a 116 or a 123. The quintessential Benz design and peak of quality engineering.
Your description is wrong the 1968 Jensen Interceptor FF was the first production car fitted with anti lock brakes which was a Dunlop system derived from use on aircraft brakes
В те времена Мерседес стоил 30 тысяч марок, когда Ауди и БМВ были вдвое дешевле. Это позволяло Мерседесу применять действительно флагманские решения. Сейчас, когда маркетинг подогнал стоимость всех марок на один уровень, звезда Мерседеса потускнела.
Given the displacement, these cars were difficult to buy in Italy for tax reasons, but they are still too beautiful today; it took years to get to a Mercedes, but in the end I managed to buy a used E270 CDI from 2002, I would not change mine Mercedes with no other car in the world.
Einen 1972er 280SE hatte ich mal in den 90ern. Zwar schon völlig kaputt, aber dieses erhabene Fahrgefühl und das sehr ausgewogen coole Design waren unvergleichlich. Wäre es nicht so ein Spritfresser, würde ich ihn mir heute wieder kaufen 🧡
Everyone should hate the so-called "Mercedes" cars currently listed for sale. They are a mock of the real Mercedes Benz like the one in the video, they also removed the badge to avoid comparison with the previous cars. They also use Renault engines because they can't make a good engine on their own.
Also, about the background music that no one seems to like.....there is volume control near the playback button. Also, someone could remake this video with an audio commentary detailing it's features.
Japan and Germany just 25 years back suffered their worst setback in WW 2 and by 70s we’re making products that were way better than those from the victorious UK and the US...Imagine
يلسﻻم ذهب والذهب يبقى ذهب ﻻيتغيرمرسيدس بنز الماني اصلي ملك يفرض هيبته على الطريق هذه المديﻻت من افضل واروع سيارت المرسيدس قوة وفخامة المانية اصيلة تستحق الثقة على ممرالعصور😚💖💞👍👌
Please make them like this again, Mercedes
One of the most awesome cars ever built
Utterly WRONG. A cheap, sorry excuse for an S class. Both its ancestors and its predecessors were FAR SUPERIOR to this non-luxurious junk, and its AWFUL exterior color in the video is the epitome of 70s BAD TASTE. It sure will NOT be missed!
To this day the S series W116, command respect, they are an icon of elegance a symbol that you have made it in society
w116 280s 1978 my father's first Mercedes.....Great car.
I have a ‘75 450SEL and a ‘80 450SL. They are absolutely fantastic. My SEL is my daily drive errands car.
You are just as lovely for doing that.
Dz it have ABS?
The best is nothing...MB!!!
jeddawi No
George Said thanks.
The BEST, The most beautiful car on EARTH, not all Mercs, only this MODEL..... I love it.
I can imagine that if you were to bought a brand new Benz back in 1972 it could realistically last you a lifetime. And I don't think you can buy car like that today.
Skawagon i know people that have, and they did last that long, particularly the diesel models, 300d and 240d respectively.
My dad got his in 1976 and sold it in 1990. It was still on the road till 2005.
😔😔😔
Nope.
I bought one of these back in the 1970's with the thought it would be a forever car.. To my horror When it was 5 years old it started rusting out in the rockers and trunk; the door seals would allow the floorboards to fill with water. the camshafts went flat at 60,000 miles the valve seals wore out at 80,000 so it smoked clouds of oil like crazy; the Transmission went out, the air conditioning drier disintegrated and thoroughly ruined the entire system. the Turn signal stalk stopped working, etc. ect. etc. I babied that car and it was a lemon. Later models of the w116 weren't much better. Just ask anyone about the dreaded climate master control and the electric coolant pump. Broken window regulators. So I was driving around with windows down in a visibly rusty, crazed cracking paint, smoking hulk. Sorry but that is the truth. Oh year the Becker Mexico burned up.
The thing is the difference between a Mercedes and other cars back then was huge. The engineering, build quality and reliability were head and shoulders above everyone else. Stepping into a Mercedes compared to any other car was a real occasion. You coukd feel, smell and hear the difference. Now the world has caught up and even a Mid executive car ( Ford - Vauxhall - Jaguar etc ) have all made milestones in improvements - yet Mercedes has about 89 variations of each model, everything can be had with an AMG badge and in most cases the so called leather seats aren't really that... Everybody else has gone forward...and Mercedes ( with the exception of the Maybach ) has gone backwards - relatively speaking.
Still today, the best sedan ever. Greets from Italy
to me, the best car ever made
I own a w124 and have driven other benzes... the feel is totally different. The cars of nowadays don't have that drive feel
W116 more than a car👍👌
Go to Zimbabwe or South Africa you can see extremely clean old mercs ..the weather that side protects these lovely cars
I had a hell of a prang in one of these cars. I rolled it like a corkscrew at about 160 and walked away with a black eye and shock. If I had been in anything else I wouldnt be writing this comment! Greatest respect to MB.
ME2
mit Abstand das beste und schönste Auto von Mercedes
Mercedes can never make anything as elegant, as beautiful, as magnificent as W106. Loved them then, Love them now and forever.
Yes! Let’s never forget how good they used to be...
Great video! This still is an impressive car. Never heard really of a bending steering wheel with the function of an airbag.
I daresay even if you pop quizzed a kid today and just said 'Mercedes Benz' he or she would picture a 116 or a 123. The quintessential Benz design and peak of quality engineering.
The best looking mercedes benz model ever ,legendery w116 .have 2 ,450se and 450sel ,keeping for ever.
What a beauty!!
Perfection style
And 6.9 the best ever
Eudald Guell My dad have W116 450sel 6.9 1976 model, it is wery nice car to drive.
The soundtrack sounds like a backing track needing a great blues guitar lead...played along with it with my Strat for a while.
Its a beutifull car, I have 2, and I love to drive them. 👌👌👌👌
I have a 1974 350SE and it's quieter inside than my 2008 Ford!
Same haha.
Coz it not works. LoL
I have a 1976 Ford Granada and it is quieter inside than my 2011 E-Class ;-)
You are very bright sir, to have one of the w116 nowadays is a luxury 👍👍👍
Your description is wrong the 1968 Jensen Interceptor FF was the first production car fitted with anti lock brakes which was a Dunlop system derived from use on aircraft brakes
Best S Class W116 ..
Beautiful❤
But those suitcases with no wheels or extendable handle - simply barbaric ...
Mercedes-Benz is the best car in the world .
HM HM agree
Used to be.
Hát ez így van
It was.
That is not a car, that is a brand with many cars. The SL is less reliable than Lexus LS anyway.
My All Time Favorite Merc and the best designed s3dan of the 20th Century.
Now THAT’S a Mercedes!
Best door handles ever.
I want Mercedes Benz to build like this car again.
Una maravilla de auto! Algún día tendré uno, lo juro!
*Всем владельцам Mercedes здоровья и благополучия ! 👍😎 Были W201,W140, теперь W124, 86 г "рождения".*
Mercedes Benz, Qualität ist kein Zufall! Das einzig wahre Mercedes Benz S-Klasse! Mein Lebensretter als 350SE als 6,9 Liter mein Lebenselexier!
Very nice car... in Gold 👍
В те времена Мерседес стоил 30 тысяч марок, когда Ауди и БМВ были вдвое дешевле. Это позволяло Мерседесу применять действительно флагманские решения.
Сейчас, когда маркетинг подогнал стоимость всех марок на один уровень, звезда Мерседеса потускнела.
W116, 126, 140, 123, 124 the legends
Wow, very smooth driving
Great video except for the annoying music. Wanted to hear them talk about the car.
its in german
That was a very impressive car.
My father's car 450 SEL. It was one of the most spectacular case we ever had as a family..!!
J R Ewing of Dallas drove one.
Was this promotional video silent? I’d like to hear the original audio.
Love the music
I haved 280S 78 model amazing car
👍🇯🇴
Lovely cars, if only rust do not kill them (which happens in 9,5/10) they will run forever.
I have a w116😌❤️
Given the displacement, these cars were difficult to buy in Italy for tax reasons, but they are still too beautiful today; it took years to get to a Mercedes, but in the end I managed to buy a used E270 CDI from 2002, I would not change mine Mercedes with no other car in the world.
W116 is great and fantastic
The best or nothing. Love it
Indestructible, elle m'a sauvé la vie plusieurs fois...
When they made real cars and the best cars in the world.
Excellent video
En el 80 teniamos un 280 sel champagne con cuero negro , un auto tremendo que se diferenciaba del resto , hoy se asemejan la mayoria .
That soundtrack is great! Nice car too.
Remotely adjustable where a BIG thing in the 70's
Der W116 war eine schöne Baureihe!🥰💯👏
Einen 1972er 280SE hatte ich mal in den 90ern. Zwar schon völlig kaputt, aber dieses erhabene Fahrgefühl und das sehr ausgewogen coole Design waren unvergleichlich. Wäre es nicht so ein Spritfresser, würde ich ihn mir heute wieder kaufen 🧡
My grandmother has this model in the back of her backyard
Had a 77 450sel one of my Favorite cars. Getting another one dont make them like that anymore Quilty back then
Классный автомобиль ! Очень красивый !Браво 👏
Simple & elegant in design ...
Have a 1980 450 SEL. Best highway car but don't try driving on icy roads. Once that weight starts to slide there's no way you can get it back.
All while Paul Simon plays in the background "slip sliding away" ...
Scotty kilmer theme song
Anita utbrast: ”Kuka mig, Lars! Kuka mig!”
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Possibly the best ever. MB......?
Maybe :) But there are many candidates for the title of the best Mercedes-Benz :)
Mercedes Benz dünyanın en iyi otomobilleri kullanırsanız bı daha vazgeçemezsiniz👍
MERSEDS king OF ALL the world👍
Ja zo ging dat vroeger geweldig om te zien; deze wagens zyn geweldig om in te ryden; vooral de 8cilinders
7:01
Love how the doors open after the crash test but there's a giant head sized dent in the steering wheel.
Old is gold
Sarı Mercedes Balkız :)
its very ironic how this music is scotty's outro music, yet he hates mercedes the most
Scotty is full of crap and Spam. He used to be an honest mechanic but that was long before YT days.
Scotty K doesn't hate all Mercedes-Benz. He keeps saying he's fond of the German made ones that came out of the late 70s/early 80s!
Everyone should hate the so-called "Mercedes" cars currently listed for sale. They are a mock of the real Mercedes Benz like the one in the video, they also removed the badge to avoid comparison with the previous cars. They also use Renault engines because they can't make a good engine on their own.
4:17 id be shit scared to do that with my new s class air suspensions!!!! They don't build them like they used to
The Mercedes-Benz W116 is the first S-Class ever made marking the start of the rise of modern luxury sedans. Also, the W116 was built for the '70s.
Still got my trusty 450SEL “Trigger”...
😣 the Memories
Mercedes Benz show espetacular!
The best acar in the world 🌍 💕
Tuve uno aquí en Venezuela un 450 SEL motor W117.
Wunderschön 👍
They do not build them like that anymore, what a tragedy Mercedes is plastic cheap but expensive shite now!
Nice and with Manual Tranny , Windows and HVAC
what´s that lumberjack music for??
Awesome car, Nice music..
Elegante voiture
Fikrimin ince gülü "Sarı Mercedes"😊😊
Manda kasa
Tenho um 1975 rodando perfeitamente em excelente estado.
Miałem kiedyś w116 :) fajny ponton :)
And did you see the Bassett Hound in the passenger seat?
Also, about the background music that no one seems to like.....there is volume control near the playback button. Also, someone could remake this video with an audio commentary detailing it's features.
Does anyone know the name of this song? It's been stuck in my head for MONTHS now and I can't seem to ID it
good old gold
Das Auto / der Wagen
i liked it... i like 350sel and 450sel
Japan and Germany just 25 years back suffered their worst setback in WW 2 and by 70s we’re making products that were way better than those from the victorious UK and the US...Imagine
Old banz good 👍
يلسﻻم ذهب والذهب يبقى ذهب ﻻيتغيرمرسيدس بنز الماني اصلي ملك يفرض هيبته على الطريق هذه المديﻻت من افضل واروع سيارت المرسيدس قوة وفخامة المانية اصيلة تستحق الثقة على ممرالعصور😚💖💞👍👌
Schöne Zeit
Í have a 350 sel, is smooth as hell!
I would take this over any new Mercedes
Excellent video!!!!