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Mercedes S Class: A look through the years Part 1

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May 10, 2016

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Mercedes S Class: A look through the years Part 1

We go back in time to see what made the S-Class an icon.

So, I thought of doing something different this time. Instead, of the usual news and views, why not have a look at some iconic cars in detail. Well, let’s start off with one of the most popular luxury cars in the market today – the legendary Mercedes S-Class. The S-Class has become the pinnacle of automotive innovation today. With every update, the German brand presents a novelty that wows the world. So, let’s start off at the beginning.

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1903 - Mercedes Simplex

The luxury standard of Mercedes brand started off with the 60 HP Mercedes-Simplex. This was a luxurious during its time and belonged to Emil Jellinek – the father of Mercedes Jellinek. The car was chauffer driven. It had seating for passengers in the rear and the fabric used was brocade for passengers and leather for driver’s seat.

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1928 - Mercedes-Benz Nurburg

The Nurburg has an important place in MB’s histoy as it was the first production Mercedes-Benz to be powered by an eight-cylinder engine. It was released in 1928 and the name Nurburg represents the iconic Nurburgring circuit in Germany. The car was driven for 13 days covering 20,000 km at the circuit.

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1930 - Mercedes-Benz 770

The Mercedes-Benz 770 was touted as the ‘ultimate in automotive engineering’. This luxurious cruiseship was powered by an eight-cylinder supercharged engine. Add to that, the customization options given to the consumers and you have a bespoke automobile. No wonder it was popular with various heads of states.

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1937 - Mercedes-Benz 320

Adding to its list of another first, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the 320. The 320 debuted swing-axle chassis with independent wheel suspension for that ride comfort we love and adore today. In addition, there was a special gear to reduce engine speed and fuel consumption for better fuel efficiency. Moreover, the trunk was attached to the rear panel as compared to the roof rack being the industry standard in those days.

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1951 Mercedes-Benz 300

This iconic Mercedes-Benz was aptly titled the ‘Adenauer Mercedes’ because Konrad Adenauer was one of the first users of this premium MB model. Konrad was the first Chancellor of Germany. This model also signified Germany’s return into the automotive sector after the Second World War.

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