This fine example of German engineering needs to be seen in person. This is the first big-bodied Benz to formally receive the S-Class name, in 1972, and demonstrated Mercedes-Benz’ innovation on a global scale. It helped pioneer technologies like electronic anti-lock brakes and a reinforced passenger cell with impact-absorbing crumple zones. From an engineering and design standpoint, the W116’s refinement and avant-garde style set standards that we take for granted in modern cars. During their heyday, W116s were…
This fine example of German engineering needs to be seen in person. This is the first big-bodied Benz to formally receive the S-Class name, in 1972, and demonstrated Mercedes-Benz’ innovation on a global scale. It helped pioneer technologies like electronic anti-lock brakes and a reinforced passenger cell with impact-absorbing crumple zones. From an engineering and design standpoint, the W116’s refinement and avant-garde style set standards that we take for granted in modern cars. During their heyday, W116s were some of the most dependable cars in an era when reliability was a hit or miss for many other automakers. They were also designed for easy servicing. Wrenching on and tackling one as a restoration project isn’t any more difficult than other cars of equal vintage. This is the first 450SE to be sold in New England and has been a one owner vehicle. The vehicle is being offered with a registration.
*The following ratings were provided by the consignor, based on a scale of ‘Poor’, ‘Fair’, ‘Good’, ‘Very Good’ or ‘Excellent’. (Excellent = 100% restored)