1991 W140 - Cheri Cheri Lady

back when made in germany really meant something

This is REAL "MERCEDES"

Late 20th century, the peak of the automobile

As an engineer, this was actually super cool to watch. I had no idea they had such detailed virtual FEA programs in 1991.

The times, when planned obsolescence was not a thing and cars could literally last forever.

Personal story: My dad had this Mercedes W140 when i was a little kid. Once he picked me up from the kindergarden and we drove home. I was playing with the Gameboy (the original 1st one) from my sister in the backseat. Suddenly we stop for no reason. My dad steps out and starts talking with someone. I turn around, and there was a totally smashed Trabant (east german car) standing there. I step out of the car and a women comes to me and asks me if im fine. I answered yes.. She said "u must be so afraid after that crash" - so we crashed into that car because he didnt saw us driving by. I didnt notice a thing. i heard nothing, i felt nothing. And the Mercedes had only a couple scratches, broken front light and a couple dents. I then acted like i was shocked to get sweets from her haha. - it worked This thing was built like a tank.

Got 1.7 million miles and still works🇩🇪

The fact that this car has most of the modern cars feature. Even some that modern cars don’t have

This mercedes was something like my now VHS player my parrents bought in 2000. Panasonic, hifi stereo, made in japan. 24 years old, never broke down, still works like new, and no signs of stopping. Just like what made in germany once meant. I remember when the new E series came out around 2009 and i was gobsmacked how cheap, and plasticky was the interior. Oh at least we still have this video...

This is literally the best car in the world.

автомобиль обогнал свои годы, по технологиям имеет превосходство даже над нынешними НОВЫМИ автомобилями

Тот автомобиль, над которым работали инженеры, а не маркетологи

Это тот период жизни Человечества, когда созданием автомобиля занимались инженеры и технологи, а не маркетологи и капиталисты.

When the cars are really worth it.

Guys once upon a time engineers was designing the cars...

Modern S classes are brilliant but the W140 is legendary.

This mercedes is THE Mercedes.

Holy shit, this song sticks so well to the car, great job!

I feel bad for anyone who has never been or driven a W140 Way ahead of its time

The best S-classe ever! I have me too W140. Old Benz is good Benz!