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A126
RM Sotheby's
Estimated : € 10.000 - 15.000
Sold for € 34.500
Techno Classica 2019
Essen
Deutschland - Germany
April 2019
The Mercedes-Benz W140 is a series of flagship vehicles that were manufactured by the German automotive company Mercedes-Benz from 1991 to 1998.
As with each generation of S-Class, a plethora of innovations in technology, climate protection, and creature comfort was introduced. Those innovations later trickled down to smaller C-Class and E-Class models over time.
The three body types are carried over from the W126: four-door sedan/saloon in two wheelbase lengths and one two-door coupé. The model types are assigned as W140 for standard wheelbase, V140 for long wheelbase, and C140 for coupé. In 1996, S-Class coupé was renamed as CL-Class and spun off from S-Class. A longer Pullman version with 4140 mm wheelbase was introduced in 1995 with two engine choices (S 500 Pullman and S 600 Pullman). The S 600 Pullman could be ordered with armour package.
Shown here is the second-lowest selling version of the W140 range, the short wheelbase 600 SE (later known as S600). This featured the shorter of the two saloon bodystyles, paired with the largest (standard engine), the new to Mercedes-Benz, M120 6.0 L V12. This engine featured 4 valves per cylinder and DOHC, producing a mighty 600 kW.
As an early series W140 car, it can be identified by the amber turn signals.
Though somewhat brutal looking, the W140 once again cemented Mercedes' claim to build the best car in the world.
The W140 range, would later go on to provide the basis for the reintroduction of the Maybach marque in 2002.
I was fortunate enough to attend the public launch of the W140 range in Sydney in 1991 - a spectacular affair, thousands of people, food, drink and entertainment.
S303 and T357 are shut down in the container yard at Warrnambool, awaiting their crew prior to shunting and departing for Melbourne.
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"Sepia" refitted as lightering and shuttle tanker operating in the North Sea.
in 1980 (?) pictured at
Wilton-Feyenoord shipbuilding and repair company at Schiedam.
"DEJA VU"
She was revisited by me twice, in the late 70's and early 80's.
She really looked her age.
Many times repainted, with wooden decks worn.
I had to carry out the yearly Government radio survey.
I have to admit, i was a bit excited, as she had been my home for some 14 months.
And the very first of a total of 10 Shell tankers.
Upon entering the midship superstructure i felt thrown back into the sixties.
Out of the 4th officers cabin came, unmistakebly, the voice of the young officer who occupied that cabin in 1964.
Was this real ?
Yes it was real,
the very same person i sailed with in 1964, now working for the London office, and attending to some company business.
He occupied that same 4th officers cabin.
A "deja vu" experience if there ever was one.
W222
Officially unveiled in May 2013, the 6th generation of the S-Class had a more streamlined appearance. Some interesting features include a large font grille and LED lights used exclusively inside and out - a first in the automotive industry. Two strong converging character lines give the flanks a more sculpted look. A choice of engines included a S 350 BlueTEC diesel, a hybrid S 400 and a S 500 Plug-in Hybrid introduced in 2014. An AMG modified V8 bi-turbo and V12 bi-turbo were offered in the S 63 and S 65 respectively, this being the last and most exclusive (only 130 ex produced) as indicated by its name.
5.980 cc
V12
630 hp
Mercedes - The Story of the Star
19/09/2025 - 22/02/2026
Autoworld
Brussels - Belgium
February 2026
S311 and CLP9 slowly edge forward hauling their rake of grain wagons through the unloader at Appleton Dock. 15th May, 2021.
Didn't look too bad, but doubtless lots of niggling items needed for the MoT meant it ended its days rather ingloriously in the mud here. Range Rover and low-spec Maestro also visble.
Photographer: Victor Kovyrshin
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S300,44209,TL152,S312 round the final curve into Warragoon with an empty El Zorro grain train to Oaklands on 14-10-11.
After failing earlier, 44209 would be detached here leaving the other three to head to Oaklands.
S2105 works a quartz train from Kwinana to Picton across the Brunswick River at Brunswick Junction on 10-3-1999