{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-the-1970s-w116-from-the-280s-to-the-450sel-6-9-and-tuners-paperback","title":"MERCEDES-BENZ, The 1970s, W116: From the 280S to the 450SEL 6.9 and Tuners - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBernd S. Koehling\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMERCEDES-BENZ W116\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUpdated 2025 Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete Model History, Engineering and a Detailed 30+ Page Buyer's Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLARGE-FORMAT - FULL COLOR - MORE THAN 150 RECENT PHOTOGRAPHS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA well-maintained Mercedes W116 offers exceptional comfort, engineering quality and classic S-Class character. An attractive-looking example, however, may conceal serious corrosion, neglected mechanical systems or expensive problems involving its suspension, air conditioning and electrical equipment. This book explains the areas that owners and prospective buyers should examine before making a purchase.\u003cbr\u003eIntroduced in 1972, the W116 was the first model series officially designated as the S-Class. Its understated design, long-distance comfort and advanced safety engineering established new standards for luxury automobiles of the 1970s. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe book covers: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWHAT TO INSPECT BEFORE PURCHASE: \u003c\/b\u003e Bodywork, corrosion, previous repairs, engines, transmissions, suspension, brakes, electrical systems, air conditioning, interior, originality and service history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCOMPLETE MODEL HISTORY: \u003c\/b\u003e From the 280S, 280SE and rare 280SEL to the 350SE\/SEL, 450SE\/SEL, North American 300SD and flagship 450SEL 6.9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eENGINES AND ENGINEERING: \u003c\/b\u003e Six-cylinder, V8 and five-cylinder diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, suspension, steering and braking systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e450SEL 6.9, SAFETY AND ABS: \u003c\/b\u003e The M100 V8, hydropneumatic suspension, the W116 safety concept and the introduction of electronically controlled anti-lock braking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIDENTIFICATION AND ORIGINALITY: \u003c\/b\u003e VIN decoding, data cards, production figures, technical specifications, paint and interior options, factory equipment and year-by-year changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eMore than 150 recent color photographs illustrate the different models, interiors, technical details and important developments introduced during production.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are considering the purchase of a W116, already own one or simply appreciate classic Mercedes-Benz engineering, this carefully researched reference provides the historical background, technical knowledge and practical guidance needed to understand this important S-Class generation.\u003cbr\u003eBernd S. Koehling has been involved with classic Mercedes-Benz automobiles since the 1970s and is the author of more than 20 books on the marque.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdditional photographs and sample pages from the book appear farther down this product page.\u003c\/i\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.58 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 05, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67832050581656,"sku":"9781092819220","price":74.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/UelwsSDVxm9781092819220.webp?v=1793224245","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobookstore.com\/products\/mercedes-benz-the-1970s-w116-from-the-280s-to-the-450sel-6-9-and-tuners-paperback","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}