The 560 SEC Mercedes-Benz C126 Coupe is a Masterpiece of Form and Function

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  • Опубликовано: 12 янв 2025

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  • @JamesSheridan-td4ci
    @JamesSheridan-td4ci Год назад +107

    As the owner of a 1991 560SEC it is nice to see the C126 get some love! I firmly believe this is "Peak Mercedes".

    • @EndeavorsDnB
      @EndeavorsDnB Год назад

      For u, it just may b.

    • @Liplip40
      @Liplip40 Год назад +2

      CEO car

    • @Gr8thxAlot
      @Gr8thxAlot Год назад +10

      @@Liplip40 First owner: CEO/Pope Second owner: Insurance agent Third owner: Bill

    • @VideoAmericanStyle
      @VideoAmericanStyle Год назад +5

      R129 is up there, too. This whole era for MB was filled with legendary engineering.

    • @ace7821
      @ace7821 11 месяцев назад +1

      This was definitely peak Mercedes. I have more expensive faster cars and simply won’t let this one go.

  • @BoothsEurotrash
    @BoothsEurotrash Год назад +29

    “It’s gonna be a short take” is code for “it’s gonna be a good video”

  • @steeldandansteely1027
    @steeldandansteely1027 Год назад +47

    What a lovely machine. I'm glad you did it, Bill. A great finishing touch on the W126 lineup. The top of the line maybe forever.

  • @darylancrum
    @darylancrum Год назад +21

    I was living in Connecticut in the mid 80's and was asked to fly down to Boca Raton Florida to drive a 1986 560 SEC back to Connecticut. What a wonderful experience, and I was encouraged by the owner to stop in South Carolina to visit relatives on the way back.

    • @charlestimmis273
      @charlestimmis273 9 месяцев назад

      Italian design and German engineering to the fullest..... One the nicest coupes with no doubt that Mercedes ever designed in their history.....

  • @eddstarr2185
    @eddstarr2185 Год назад +27

    Rush hour traffic in the 80's was worth the time when a Mercedes 560 SEC came into view. Truly the King of Cars, whoever was behind the wheel had that, "just taking my time", expression.

  • @KP-zi6jx
    @KP-zi6jx Год назад +12

    Great to see Dalton again! Feels like the world is righting itself w/mention of Dalton, an early Christmas gift! That Caddy and the flat tire that time, he was adorable coming to your rescue. You should adopt Dalton.

  • @tylernewton7217
    @tylernewton7217 Год назад +13

    Nice! The famous Roadhouse Dalton-mobile!
    Looks like I’m not getting any work done for the next 50 minutes!

  • @dawndelrocco2078
    @dawndelrocco2078 Год назад +41

    Laughed my head off at your humor!! Please don't isolate yourself in the mountains, Bill...we would all miss your videos.

    • @alfderbabybenz7092
      @alfderbabybenz7092 Год назад +3

      we would all have to move to the mountains with him then!

  • @johan8724
    @johan8724 Год назад +2

    Have 1 here in the Netherlands from 89. Its parked up in a old growhouse. Drove it for 9 years and has over 200000 miles on it. Did a lot of topspeed in germany and never failed. Big steel v8 very durable engine.

  • @smithraymond09029
    @smithraymond09029 Год назад +12

    That Mercedes is an absolute gem.

  • @robertjames6640
    @robertjames6640 Год назад +11

    I did my auto apprenticeship in my grandfather’s Mercedes Benz dealership: the W126 was indeed the last of the real German Benz’s. Since they are marginally mass produced equals to a host of Japanese cars.
    This model was the most attractive of the W126 range and in spite of German inability to make decent A/c, to drive one was heavenly.

  • @ddoyle11
    @ddoyle11 Год назад +10

    Beautiful car, timeless, elegant, understated design. I wish they still made them like this. I remember riding in an SEC in 1981 that had the seatbelt presenter. Very futuristic. Enjoy the weather while it lasts!

  • @paulie-Gualtieri.
    @paulie-Gualtieri. Год назад +8

    Good day Bill hope the week is going well for you

  • @andrewgregg1235
    @andrewgregg1235 Год назад +2

    Greetings from Australia I have just finished using my 500 sec for six months as a daily drive . 11 years in . Now back to my non turbo 300d .

  • @ghenrycars
    @ghenrycars Год назад +4

    We come for the South Florida weather reports. We STAY for the W126 reviews. Keep ‘em coming.

  • @Gr8thxAlot
    @Gr8thxAlot Год назад +9

    One of my favorites! By the mid 1990's these were actually affordable on the used market. And, they're still surprisingly cheap.

  • @narrowhwy114
    @narrowhwy114 Год назад +10

    Another great "short" review at 49+ mins 😅
    I agree with everything you said about this timeless beauty as well as what you said about the current Mercedes especially the snowflake interior lighting...what a pointless, tacky gimmick, like perhaps an aftermarket lighting kit you might find at an auto parts store.
    I remember the first one of these 560SEC's I encountered that slowly blew the doors of my then malaise era choked down '79 Monte Carlo w/ anemic 267ci (4.4L) V8.
    Thanks Bill. Really enjoyed this one...

  • @firefighterps2
    @firefighterps2 Год назад +6

    Love these short, rant free videos, Bill.

  • @ace7821
    @ace7821 11 месяцев назад +1

    I agree with you. This car is smooth as silk and I’ve never driven a smoother car ever. I agree with you this car would be $180K today. And there’s no way I will
    Ever let go of mine, which is the baby V8 but certainly one of the master great cars ever made.

  • @scottsullivan1464
    @scottsullivan1464 Год назад +3

    I agree with your take on this generation of S Class. I love the smell of them, the dash, the clean lines, the way the doors open and close. They are fantastic

  • @egold2071
    @egold2071 Год назад +4

    First! What a lovely and proper 50 minute screed on a legendary piece. An early XMas gift to us all. Thanks Bill!

  • @joebrito2066
    @joebrito2066 Год назад +4

    I miss this MB era of design. Thanks for this video Bill.

  • @rpm773
    @rpm773 Год назад +3

    Those interiors were so gorgeous, and today I find them very relaxing on the eyes. No in-your-face infotainment screen, no RGB LED performance.

    • @rpm773
      @rpm773 Год назад

      Oops, I guess Bill said the same thing at 38:25.

  • @curbozerboomer1773
    @curbozerboomer1773 Год назад +4

    Love your eventual escape plan!. My 60y0 mechanic, who was independently employed for many years, finally retired, built a home on a remote piece of land, put up a wire fence on his property, and has a pit bull on patrol! He told me he was done with society...and I think he means it!

    • @Gr8thxAlot
      @Gr8thxAlot Год назад +2

      Fixing modern cars will do that to you!

  • @ljfire100
    @ljfire100 Год назад +16

    26 minutes and we still haven't made it into the car. i love this guy,.

    • @BlackPete...
      @BlackPete... 9 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for the heads up. I love the 560SEC, but I've only watched 34 seconds of this video and I'm already sick of this guy. He's just blathering about the frickin weather. I am so glad I didn't waste another boring second of this crap video. Some people obviously just love the sound of their own voice. Actually, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and skip the first 26 minutes of irrelevant crap and see if there is any worthwhile content here at all. Skipped and he's talking about covid and Jack Daniels. Fuck this loser.

    • @jthrilla9147
      @jthrilla9147 5 месяцев назад

      And we love him for it to be honest he is our G Clarkson 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @tomsilven
    @tomsilven Год назад +1

    My favorite Mercedes. I have never owned a coupe model, but I had a sedan in the 90s. Greetings from Finland, this is the best car channel.

  • @BHBeckenbauer
    @BHBeckenbauer Год назад +2

    My favourite Curious Cars videos are old Mercedes

  • @allenwayne2033
    @allenwayne2033 Год назад +2

    "And I had inklings then." Bwahaha! Bill, you crack me up Dude!

  • @TheMcesar84
    @TheMcesar84 Год назад +2

    You’d love it up in Skokie today.. 52 and sunny. Great day for a drive on these miserable roads.

  • @gkstanfield
    @gkstanfield Год назад +20

    I first witnessed the 380SEC in 1982 @ the Chicago Auto Show…
    There was nothing else like it…
    It was simply elegant…I’m not sure Mercedes made more beautiful S-Class Coupés since then…FIGHT ME!!

    • @ace7821
      @ace7821 11 месяцев назад

      Fully agree with you. This was peak Mercedes in terms of comfort, ride, power especially for long trips. Smooth as silk. Beyond comfortable on the inside.

  • @reitsmaassociates
    @reitsmaassociates Год назад +1

    Remember these as a teenager in the mid 1980’s, you really had to be someone to own an S class let alone the SEC ! Cheers from Brisbane

  • @vettezeppelin
    @vettezeppelin Год назад +2

    Bill- You can review and re-review any car you want and we are gonna watch it. You could probably review the same car over and over every week and we would still watch it. You always educate us on the weather and the animals and Dalton and current events and past events and most importantly Corona Virus Whiskey so we are here for you thru thick and thin no matter what you review and no matter how long it takes!! 💯🥃

  • @georgeestrada4076
    @georgeestrada4076 9 месяцев назад +2

    “ Fantastic, plastic” is the best words to sum up today’s cars we get on the road

    • @minthouse6338
      @minthouse6338 5 месяцев назад

      Plastic is a lot better quality these days than they used to be. My first car's plastic was like food cartons.

  • @randomenthusiast6898
    @randomenthusiast6898 Год назад +1

    The 560 SEC AMG has got to be my favorite Mercedes ever built.

  • @josemares6886
    @josemares6886 Год назад +1

    This guy is afraid of birds but his reviews are gold 🥇

  • @richardelson3261
    @richardelson3261 Год назад +1

    When I was a junior guy in the office back on an IT contract, the finance team used to look for someone to drive the accounts books and payments to the bank. I volunteered. The reason is that the 3 owners of the business each had one of these. Imagine I’m 24 and I’m driving around in one of these CEO only monsters. What a joy. Obviously the banking took a lot longer than it should have done…. I’d love one to revisit it and have one of these for myself.

  • @zach359
    @zach359 Год назад +1

    So glad you added the c126 to your reviews

  • @Gabesafish
    @Gabesafish Год назад +4

    In pop culture, Bobby Brown -Every Little Step I Take
    “My name is Brown, that's what they call me
    Yes, I drive a 560 SEC
    And when I'm on the mic, you gotta see me”

  • @vukasakhecapitalvsc7085
    @vukasakhecapitalvsc7085 9 месяцев назад +1

    First time watcher and OMG I love him 😂🤣 he just lets his internal thoughts fly out

  • @gregdesena7362
    @gregdesena7362 Год назад +1

    I love all of your videos, but nothing gives me joy like getting a notification that you have done another Sacco Mercedes!

  • @JoshuaRevling
    @JoshuaRevling Год назад +1

    Gotta be one of your best videos Bill. I can tell your in a good mood😉. Thanks for all the entertainment you’ve provided over the years.

  • @feg3akatrey144
    @feg3akatrey144 Год назад +1

    I first fell in love with the SEC when Sue Ellen Ewing drove one on Dallas, in the early 80s… first the 380 then 560 (JR always drove the S-Class sedan). I got to drive my mom’s ‘87 560SL for 11th/12th grade years, and a family S into the 90s, but the first of now-14 Mercedes-Benzes that I’ve bought for myself was a 2001 CLK430, because I was still in love with the v8 coupes by MB. Great review and memories ❤

  • @steeldandansteely1027
    @steeldandansteely1027 Год назад +8

    I've always loved the look of that lower front-end treatment with the group of maybe 5 horizontal descending lines that form possibly a multilevel spoiler (?)or some other aerodynamic device. I don't know but It's tight and I'll say precise looking visual effect was a standard feature across the lineup from those years and I'm surprised they only kept it around for that era. Whatever it was for.

  • @ronmccullock1407
    @ronmccullock1407 Год назад +1

    Good evening Bill from Ron in cold and wet Manchester in England. Glad your weather is to your liking, glad to see you are chipper. What a fantastic car to review

  • @johnnypeacock69
    @johnnypeacock69 Год назад +7

    I am never tired of your reviews Bill!

  • @rdsreference
    @rdsreference Год назад +3

    Never ever get tired of 80s Mercedes Benz. A truly Beautiful car. The most Beautiful review from a most beautiful man and not in a romantic way although that could change for a W126.😋

  • @andretv2308
    @andretv2308 Год назад +2

    I miss this type of Mercedes 👍 Cape Canaveral is pretty good weather here too I love it. Funny how people keep asking me if I’m cold yet no one ever asks me if I’m hot in the summer 100 plus heat index. Party on Let’s Go Cold Front 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @martinsvensson6884
    @martinsvensson6884 Год назад +3

    In Europe you could get it in a 300hp version also, without cats. I had one in my younger days with one of the smaller AMG conversions. Suspension, wheels, AMG cams + headers and exhaust. 320hp, 500Nm. Black with cream interior. Sadly crashed it being young and stupid. Still miss it +20 years later.

  • @orkoto6057
    @orkoto6057 Год назад +1

    Anything a wounded german might need on the road.... you are a true gem sir!!! keep up the good work and the nice whisky

  • @egold2071
    @egold2071 13 дней назад

    Re-watching this gem during the severe fresh piece drought at the end of 2024.
    @19:50 - can't imagine a cooler gas station sighting than Clint Eastwood in that pristine 560 Coupé!
    A great video - a solid rant on Dalton, idiot drivers, and the approaching apocalypse. Love it! Happy New Years n'at to Bill and his empire of fans!

  • @johncornell3665
    @johncornell3665 Год назад +2

    So great to see a video from you. Glad the weather is so good in Naples. I hate the humidity too. Nice Mercedes. Thanks Bill!

  • @hrmzk
    @hrmzk Год назад +2

    It’s always a good morning indeed when Bill uploads a video

  • @jacutin5033
    @jacutin5033 Год назад +1

    Thanks Bill, I've been waiting for this one ever since I started watching your channel.

  • @paulelephant9521
    @paulelephant9521 6 месяцев назад

    My Dad had one of these, and as a kid I loved it. It was so quiet and refined, I remember that it was almost impossible to hear if the engine was on when sat in the car, while atill being able to power away from the lights with an impressive clip for such a solid lump!

  • @lawrencelieberman2278
    @lawrencelieberman2278 Год назад +3

    I had a1986 500SEC Euro./ Greymarket... One of the few imported new from Antwerp, Belgium to the US (because the US version 560SEC was out/ released) w/ 9 km on it before federalization. Great car w the 240 hp version engine. So much more than the US 380SEC. The entire euro 500 line were the best cars ...about 43K USD and 5k for federalization/ imported at the time.

  • @michaelconrad4445
    @michaelconrad4445 10 месяцев назад +1

    Parts are the issue. Every head of state in the world drove the w126 series. I drive mine daily. Excellent machine. Hardly ever needs servicing.

  • @jamesdonald7485
    @jamesdonald7485 Год назад +1

    A beautiful machine. Plenty of nostalgia for me as I had a 1987 W126 420SEC in New Zealand bought in 2002 at 44,000 kms. Now I jive in Colombia and have a 1993 W124 4 door saloon - E320. Also a great car and number 7 Mercedes for me since 1978. I wish I still owned them all..........

  • @TheTussman
    @TheTussman Год назад +5

    "Everything a wounded German might need.". LMFAO every time!!

  • @5amH45lam
    @5amH45lam Год назад +6

    560 SEC. My favorite Mercedes of all time. Thanks for the review and great work, as ever, Bill. 👍

  • @beverlyquintela2754
    @beverlyquintela2754 5 месяцев назад

    Oh God Bill, I cracked up when you said "at this age, everything hurts" i can relate! Keep your unique commentary coming! Love it!!

  • @dennisbrookssr2903
    @dennisbrookssr2903 Год назад

    Absolutely, the most beautiful exterior design, finest quality, most fun to drive, most elegant, and finest interior, of all Mercedes Benz, is the timeless 126 Series, and especially the 560 SEC…I loved the SEC, from the introduction, and even more after the refresh in 1986.
    I was blessed, to be offered the opportunity to purchase, a 1991 SEC one owner, from an Estate, in 1996…It was a dream come true, Signal red, with the Palamino interior, all the amenities, including the chromed rims, like this white SEC. I purchased it, with every intent, to Keep it until, until I no longer drove…Sadly, I was hit by a fellow, who was not driving as he should, and hit my gorgeous coupe, full on, just 18 months after I purchased it. I am still looking for a comparable SEC, to take its place.
    Thanks much for your, as always great review, of one of the finest, without a doubt, Mercedes Benz, ever produced, a Bruno Sacco masterpiece 👍
    PS: I absolutely love, the perfectly laid out, perfectly functional dash design, with the Mercedes Benz familiarity, thruout many great years, of owning Mercedes Benz, and so much more elegant, Without a ‘Big Screen’ dominating the entirety…again, much Thanks for sharing, I am sorry I missed this one, love the color combination.

  • @christopherkraft1327
    @christopherkraft1327 Год назад +1

    Hey Bill, it sounds like the animals are at bay & the weather is gorgeous!!! Be careful, there's only one reason that Dalton stares at you, He Loves You!!! 🥰

  • @StandYourGrounds
    @StandYourGrounds 6 месяцев назад

    Beautiful car, spot on and beyond review. I was born in 87' and not a huge fan of the cars they make today. Can't wait to get one of these old benzes.

  • @philip4193
    @philip4193 Год назад +1

    Finally; I've been waiting for Bill to review one of these C126 coupes! Have a mint '83 380SEC myself and they're wonderful, classy old cars that drive & handle surprisingly well for a large car, even by today's standards.

  • @palletwizard
    @palletwizard Год назад +2

    Thanks for mentioning the Twiztid Nitwits MC. I happen to be the Vice President. Thanks Uncle Bill for the shoutout

  • @MikeCatraz
    @MikeCatraz Год назад +1

    Bought one on the 1st of January. A 420 SEC version. Never going to sell it. What a timeless machine. Might need to get an mp5 though to put in the trunk or a chainsaw. I mean, what else was that big trunk designed for? Groceries?

  • @brianbillow
    @brianbillow Год назад

    Bill, I love your commentary! Great review on this 560 SEC!! It truly is a Masterpiece!

  • @saabstory69420
    @saabstory69420 Год назад +4

    My neighbor had a black one of these with chrome monoblock wheels and a beautiful caramel interior. It was amazing.

  • @johneldorado
    @johneldorado 7 месяцев назад +5

    This was the era when Mercedes really was the best money could buy. Now they're junk you lease.

  • @MarinCipollina
    @MarinCipollina Год назад

    Thanks for this one Bill.. Just started watching, but I had to pause when you said "This will be a short take", at which point I paused the video and checked the run time to discover it's nearly 50 minutes (49:22) LOL ! It's fine.. I just found that hilarious.. back to the video..

  • @jamesmurmurzancone4532
    @jamesmurmurzancone4532 Год назад +17

    Bill the kind of guy who calls a mobility scooter an EV

    • @egold2071
      @egold2071 Год назад +4

      Bill the kind of guy who will weld an ashtray and a gun rack to his mobility scooter when he's older.

  • @1wayMF
    @1wayMF Год назад +1

    The Bobby Brown mobile! I drive a 560 sec and when I’m on the mic you gutta see me.

  • @theworstpersonintheworld923
    @theworstpersonintheworld923 Год назад +2

    My favorite car of all time. Thank you for reviewing this one, Bill!!!!
    Edit- Saw where you mentioned if you could drive one car, this would be it. Excellent taste! :)

  • @camillosteuss
    @camillosteuss Год назад

    Love you man... Hearing you is always such a pleasure...

  • @Your.Uncle.AngMoh
    @Your.Uncle.AngMoh Год назад

    27:15 A friend of mine calls the Mercedes star the "three-pointed swastika".
    And you're right, Bill. This is a beautiful car. It's simplicity of lines and understated charm gives her an elegance you have to go a long way to equal.

  • @AnthonyPsomas
    @AnthonyPsomas Год назад

    One of best looking 2door coupes ever!! Always loved these S Class coupes. People used to say that one had to be employed with the SEC ( Securities Exchange Commission) to own one. Great vid!!

  • @Mr_Al_131
    @Mr_Al_131 Год назад +2

    Great vid as always I love everything Mercedes S-class & yours u showed was stunning 👍🏽🔥

  • @wadeperlot671
    @wadeperlot671 Год назад +1

    70's 80's and 90's are amazing. Now before 70's always works but after 90's I would need Corona whiskey.

  • @brians8794
    @brians8794 Год назад +1

    This is a great car. It reminds me of Sue Ellen Ewing lol, she drove one in Dallas for awhile.

  • @brianjensen7985
    @brianjensen7985 Год назад +5

    Bill is a true RUclips legend.

  • @allenwayne2033
    @allenwayne2033 Год назад

    Dude! Of all the stellar vids you've done over the years, I think this is your best one yet!!!!

  • @davesouthall3834
    @davesouthall3834 9 месяцев назад

    Love your reviews. I'm UK so a lot don't really apply but I watch em anyway. Keep goin.

  • @johnmills2134
    @johnmills2134 Год назад

    Merci, Bill, the weekend has arrived early! Best to you and your watchers!

  • @manueldarby3160
    @manueldarby3160 Год назад

    Great review, no mention of the mechanical self leveling system

  • @enriquecrespovillar1861
    @enriquecrespovillar1861 Месяц назад

    my favourite car youtuber for sure

  • @tomtomer1294
    @tomtomer1294 Год назад +1

    I cannot hear my S550 start or run either. 2015 was still a good year. I’ve got 36k on mine and still love it. It’s an AMG sport model.

  • @jacquesc3166
    @jacquesc3166 Год назад +2

    Classic review for this channel, and finally a coupe. Absolute tanks if maintained by the right person. Thanks Bill, wish I could like it twice.

  • @choosetobefree
    @choosetobefree Год назад

    This is how a modern coupe should be built with bank vault doors and no pillars! another great peak vehicle, Bill

  • @stevensumner3146
    @stevensumner3146 Год назад

    Another timeless classic vid by Bill 🎉

  • @bob808
    @bob808 Год назад

    I still have fond memories of my 380SEC. The dual horns were always a laugh in traffic :D

  • @yourstrulyfocused
    @yourstrulyfocused Год назад +1

    Glad you did this one brother, this gives me real live 80s, chunky gold chains, and kangol bucket hat Dope boy vibes. These are way out of my budget for an old school unfortunately, a good one I saw for the upper 30s and they’re only going up

  • @paulm6481
    @paulm6481 Год назад +1

    It as good looking as a Camaro IROC. This is a old man’s car from day it was born.

  • @tonydunn5221
    @tonydunn5221 Год назад

    This will be a really popular video Bill.What a cool car and remember 1987well because I visited my aunt in California from the uk & she had an s class the 4door diesel version and traveled to Southern California in it She is still around and is here in England right now😢

  • @joegarcia54
    @joegarcia54 Год назад

    I’m happy you decided not to starve us without a video. Thanks

  • @richardelson3261
    @richardelson3261 Год назад

    Naples at Christmas is perfection and a fabulous respite from the horrendous weather everywhere else. I know I've done it.

  • @mikehitchcock707
    @mikehitchcock707 Год назад +2

    Just found you!.. & subscribed.. i love it ❤

  • @johnbradford8871
    @johnbradford8871 Год назад +1

    Wonderful monologue of a great era

  • @MrKHarris
    @MrKHarris Год назад +1

    Clicked right away! That’s the only 126 I want! One day 😊 Thanks Bill you a real one.

  • @ljfire100
    @ljfire100 Год назад +3

    Needed that update on Dalton, glad he's still being himself.

    • @hertzair1186
      @hertzair1186 Год назад +2

      I thought Dalton was sent to Boys Town….

    • @ljfire100
      @ljfire100 Год назад +1

      @@hertzair1186 guess he made bail, i’m sure he’ll be back sadly.

  • @douglasthompson9482
    @douglasthompson9482 Год назад +2

    A gorgeous car…thank you Bill.