August 1978 Mercedes introduces ABS From 22 to 25 August 1978, Mercedes-Benz and Bosch presented the anti-lock braking system in Untertürkheim. A world first, this digital driver assistance system redefined…
The “S” class debuts in 1959
Opulent Fintails Sleek coupes, Limos and a wagon In August 1959, Mercedes-Benz announced a thoroughly revised passenger car range. Under the slogan: “The new six-cylinders in a class of their…
S-Class 2nd generation: Fintails
Quirky Fintails S-Class second act Encouraged by strong Ponton S-Class sales of 57,253 sold (55,279 220S/1,974 220SE) between 1956-1959, Mercedes’ next act for the S-Class was focused on capturing an…
S-Class Pontons: S is for super!
S is for Super Refinement, power and prestige While the fabulous new 2013 S-Class Mercedes-Benz sits securely and distinctly atop Daimler’s 4 door range of offerings, the first postwar Mercedes…
Monterey 2013: MB Classic Center
Mercedes-Benz Classic Center First class S-Class display August 2013 Our friends at the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center again dazzled with their Pebble Beach pavilion during August’s Monterey Week. With the Monterey…