Whilst not a fan af all Germanic transport (where is the clutch and 5 speed gearbox?). As methods of relaxed "wafting" in supreme comfort, difficult to surpass. The 600 of that era is also de riguer for new presidents of 3rd world nations after a cout d'etat!
This W108/109 (with optional ivory steering wheel no less) is my favorite S-Klasse sedan. It epitomizes the elegant Bauhaus simplicity and functionality for which fine German cars were once known.
Magnificent vehicle!
ReplyDeleteWhilst not a fan af all Germanic transport (where is the clutch and 5 speed gearbox?). As methods of relaxed "wafting" in supreme comfort, difficult to surpass. The 600 of that era is also de riguer for new presidents of 3rd world nations after a cout d'etat!
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ReplyDeleteIs this your oft-discussed Mecedes-Benz?
ReplyDeleteThis W108/109 (with optional ivory steering wheel no less) is my favorite S-Klasse sedan. It epitomizes the elegant Bauhaus simplicity and functionality for which fine German cars were once known.
I had a 300SEL that I drove for almost 25 years. I had hoped to be buried in it. But alas, I outlived it.
ReplyDeleteMy first car was a '74 coupe; I still miss it.
ReplyDeleteI drove a navy blue 280 SE 4.5 just like this one that we named "Wolfgang." It had such smooth power and the best sounding horn on the road!!
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