MERCEDES-BENZ The W116: From the 280S to the 450SEL 6.9 and Tuners

Mercedes-Benz W1162025 EditionBuyer’s Guide, Model History & TechnologyThinking of buying a Mercedes-Benz W116? These cars are admired for their solidity, comfort, and understated elegance, but condition matters. Corrosion, neglected maintenance, aging suspension components, and air-conditioning problems can turn an attractive example into a costly project.This large-format full-color reference combines a detailed 30-page buyer’s guide with the complete model history, technical development, VIN and data card information, production figures, and more than 150 recent color photographs.The book covers:A Detailed 30-Page Buyer’s GuideThe most important areas to inspect before buying a W116, including bodywork and corrosion, engines, transmissions, suspension, interior, air-conditioning, and other points where neglected maintenance can become expensive.The Complete Model RangeFrom the 280S, 280SE, and rare 280SEL to the 350SE/SEL, 450SE/SEL, the North American 300SD, and the flagship 450SEL 6.9.The First Official S-ClassHow the W116 established a new generation of Mercedes-Benz luxury saloons, with advanced safety engineering, refined road manners, and a distinctly modern character.Technology and SafetyEngines, transmissions, suspension systems, the hydropneumatic 450SEL 6.9, safety developments, and the introduction of ABS.Technical Reference InformationVIN decoding, data cards, technical specifications, year-by-year changes, production figures, paint and interior information, and other useful details for owners and enthusiasts.Whether you are considering the purchase of a W116, already own one, or simply appreciate the engineering of classic Mercedes-Benz saloons, this book provides a detailed and practical guide to one of the most important model series of the 1970s.The W116 belongs to an era in which technical progress and quiet dignity still came together with remarkable ease. Read more