Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL W126

[TheBlacknessman]

I had this car, already not manufactured cars so perfect

[patrickkpt]

you ripped off your slogan from Patek Philippe

[IndictTonyBlair]

Model number for long-wheelbase is V126. W126 only for SE models.

[shovad1]

brings back memories -.. seems like yesterday when my dad brought home a shiny new black 560 SEL .. was the hottest car to own those days!!

[StephanCiao]

Mooi filmpje, mooie muziek, doet pijn als zo'n mooie auto weg moet :(

[elkocons]

This is a prestigious vehicle. Those whom have bad things to say about this vehicle, does not know what they are talking about. I have the 500 SE and have been driving it for 14 years and will never get rid of it, My other vehicles will give me problems, but this car at the first turn of the ignition it comes to life like only and Mercedes V8 can,

[smileybat]

I am a bmw lover but the only benz i like is this one,greatest benz ever made

[MrRevolution53]

Kreeg echt tranen in mijn ogen .....echt waar !!

[malbert34]

Nice car! But you gotta paint it black, and at least give it some window tint and some nice AMG rims! :)

[pitcairn62]

Heel erg!!

[Pioneer53]

Moest je niet huilen ?

[slammie7]

Here come the waterworks :'(

so sad watching this!

[C06coolvette]

The european version 420/560SEL (in this video) looks 100 times better than the 420/560SEL models you see here in the united states. Not to mention faster

[sinaputkiacc]

Nice car! And with very rare Hydropneumatic Suspension (HPF)!! But it looks like the HPF was broken since the car was riding so low and won't lift up?

I got one 560SEL with HPF but it was broken too. I had to sell it away coz' the Mercedes Benz Factory in German responded me that those HPF parts are no longer available. And you aren't able to change the HPF with common iron suspension because of the bodywork of the whole car is different and made just for the HPF. Hope I have one again someday..

[pitcairn62]

It's worse than that!

[laktix]

:((( like selling you're child

[Chondertosbano]

jakie piekne luksusowe wnetrze swietne auto AUTO SPRZEDALES????

[Chondertosbano]

jakie piekne luksusowe wnetrze swietne auto

[jasongohweemeng1]

what the song?

[pitcairn62]

To the 3 guys (In the video) who bought it. I do not know where it is right now.

[martinpozz]

Where is the car going?

[otto1066]

ITS a beauty

with a nice rare SEC rear seat option

[dahreeus]

I had an 88 SEL too. Until it saved my life. I got t-boned by a Volvo making a left turn. The Volvo was going around 50mph at the time of impact with no effort to brake. I spun and hit 2 more cars.

I always thought it would die when it hit 270k miles- it was at 215k. Instead it died saving my life.

I fuckin' loved it.

[superhomiak]

very beautiful car...i love W126....*******

[bilalahmed2123]

did you sell this car or just taking it for an inspection and service?

[bilalahmed2123]

If fuel economy is an issue, go for the Diesel models, which are in most cases cared for and keep up their market value quite well.

(One tip: the later diesel models had some engine issues that would cost a substantial amount of money to repair, please look into that, while buying one.)

[TobHussey]

Why is it being towed away and not driven?

[FrancePhil44]

Instead of choosing a 500 SE, choose a 280 SE ou 300 SE. Those are good engines and way less thirsty, but you still average 11.5 liters for 100 kms. A complete tank is about 90 liters of SP98.

[SamTheSuave]

The old hydraulic suspension looks a bit low on that beastie.

[europe0wnz]

@SamTheSuave its prob. been sitting for a while

[sinaputkiacc]

@SamTheSuave

I guess it was broken since I got one with HPF too. Thats why it was towed away not driven.

[GustavoMS40]

Hi, you have a very nice car!. Would you tell me how much fuel it uses in 100km runing at 140km/h?I would like to buy a SE500 but fuel consumption would be a hard task to deal. what you think?thanks.

Gustavo.

[pitcairn62]

@GustavoMS40 If fuel prices are an issue to you do not buy an W126. It runs 5 km on one liter.

If you you buy it not for every day use it is a great car

[GustavoMS40]

@pitcairn62 Thanks for your menssage. I plan to use the car weekly. Perhaps 1200km per month, so, fuel would be or would be not a issue. 12 liters per 100km, at 130km/h is fine. Would be worst?

[compu85]

@pitcairn62 Thankfully my TurboDiesel W126 gets 10.6!

[HesseJamez]

@compu85

Don't know why, but the W126 was never offered with a Diesel engine in Germany.

For export only, most of them went to USA.

[blinkfan305]

@pitcairn62 The SDL's are extremely efficient. It's not unusual for us to get at least 530 miles on one tank. So if you want an efficient 126, get an SDL.

[europe0wnz]

@GustavoMS40 you should get a 300D w124....then have the w126 for fun.

[holabenladen]

i hate you

[cwshere1]

love the car, still have mine with little problems...drives like new..

[thevlim]

hydraulic suspension is a nightmare when it breaks down. Parts are hard to get and expensive. If you want to buy a W126, avoid the ones that have it.

Also: putting LPG in a W126 V8 is asking for trouble. Unless you get an electronically controlled system.

A lot of good cars were killed by cheap LPG-conversions :(

[benzlover55]

@thevlim Refitting a hydro system with normal shocks is relatively cheap. In fact, most people who have had the hydro when it failed generally replaced it with a normal suspension system. So it's really not that big of a deal.

[thevlim]

@benzlover55 Correct, but keeping the specifications of the car intact is part of the challenge. Amputation is always a loss :)

[benzlover55]

@thevlim Not if doesn't make a difference to overall performance and makes a car easier to maintain, but that may be just my opinion. Btw, the hydro suspension was an option, not standard equipment, so to begin with the majority of w126's have the non hydro setup anyways. For example, my 126 has the factory setup with just normal shocks.

[GustavoMS40]

@benzlover55 Hi, you have a very nice car!. Would you tell me how much fuel it uses in 100km runing at 140km/h?I would like to buy a SE500 but fuel consumption would be a hard task to deal. what you think?thanks.

Gustavo.

[benzlover55]

@GustavoMS40 I'm not sure where you live, but since you are using metric I'm guessing somewhere Europe right? My 126 is a Diesel, it has the OM603 engine that was only available in the US, mileage for the diesel is 30 miles per US gallon or so @ 100km/h if you watch the lead foot :) as for a 500SE, from what I know they get (at the same speed) only about 18-20 miles per US gallon, I don't know how that translates into imperial gals/liters...

[GustavoMS40]

@benzlover55 ´Thanks for your email. I am in Argentina, Rosario City. we use the same metric sistem that in Europe. I lived a couple of years in Columbus, Ohio, nice place to live.

It seems SE500 is a very thisty car...

Thanks for your email.Gustavo.

[benzlover55]

@GustavoMS40 Was there any doubt in the first place? Come on, it was built in the 80's (AND it has a great whopping 5 liter V8)! No one really gave a damn back then about fuel econ and the people who bought these cars were generally millionaires, so no matter what, gas and the expense thereof was never a problem.

[GustavoMS40]

@benzlover55 You are right! thanks



[Monger4142]

wheres she going? =( 

[gracer99]

this was the most beautiful of the post-war mercedes.  its so elegant and timeless. its easy to see why bruno sacco considered it his masterpiece.

[Wujek40]

Polacy przyjechali laweta i zabrali Mesia

[queenzlink247]

i want to buy one.. im a little strapped for $ and there are a few going for around $2500. i love these cars but is it honestly a mistake buying one ?

[cgb6666]

الموتر جديد ما فيه كلام ما شا لله

[Michu1194]

time to say goodbye ; (

[irocz0r]

That interior is mint.

Where is it going on the trailer? :(

[mickeymoose76]

@irocz0r to the scrap yard

[aragi23]

Sorry for question but what is this song name?

[Michu1194]

@aragi23

Andrea Bocelli - Time to say goodbye

[maskman456]

WOW...what a touching video..

I have a 1990 420SEL and it is a dream to drive..some things are worth maintaining in this world...THANKS for an amazing video...

[FrancePhil44]

It's a toching video... I love my w126 too... I could never get rid of it... Obviously, you had the hydraulic suspension and it brought you problems... How many kilometers did you have ?

[praxair3]

Yo tengo un 560 sel si se lo llevan me pondria a llorar :(

[Mietuniowieeesz]

piekny!!! smoke silver ;D

[omglolwatermelon]

this is touching....

i will never sell my 420sel as long as i live

[dieselpowrguy85]

I am completely in love with the W126 Mercedes-Benz. My dad just bought an '87 420SEL, and I'm preparing to rebuild the engine in my '84 300SD. They are definitely excellent cars.

[alanbstard4]

lpg gas converserion you will et about 40 mpg with an SEL 560, or so I'm told

[DerAdventurer]

What an awesome video! I just love Mercedes Benz! Specially these S series era.

[william2762]

i love that car!

[cojushneanu]

i love this car....

[WHITEVOLK8814]

Amazing car!!

[iKrishKNK]

happy to my dads car good memories :(

[humdidoadi]

the w126 is rather become a antique car.. very nice to see.

[assholebjorn]

this video brings tears to my eyes, I will never sell my 380 sel

[pitcairn62]

Yes I did!

[alexc3589]

i sold my 88 560sel last month and i miss it very much even though it was a gas guzzler loaded with problems.

[pitcairn62]

Sounds very familiar. Thank you for your support.

[boxingjos]

@alexc3589

What problems did you have with the 560?

[compu85]

Did you sell the car?

[maurinquina]

Beautiful. No other car could summon such emotions. BRAVO !!!!!!!!!!

[fredClaessen]

Coen, vijf sterren en doorgestuurd naar Theo.