Mercedes sent a bunch of white ones to US dealers, not because they asked for them either. They had to take a certain allotment. All because MB determined it was the most visible (safest) color, hence the reason for so many W116's being white, state side.
Nice, i have one that has been modified. finished the build/ resto, drive-line swap in 1992 116 euro, unique... 14k mi, big block Ford 429, with nitrous, sleeper, many up-grads, etc... pic's available. Scale weight 3997, lighter than factory stock, for sale, contact Tommy
+1 .. Herr Dean ... Where do you find these vintage gems? Damn! ..Each post is a trip down memory lane .. Cheers, Vail, Colorado (94 C124 Coupe owner)
Mercedes sent a bunch of white ones to US dealers, not because they asked for them either. They had to take a certain allotment. All because MB determined it was the most visible (safest) color, hence the reason for so many W116's being white, state side.
Nice, i have one that has been modified. finished the build/ resto, drive-line swap in 1992 116 euro, unique... 14k mi, big block Ford 429, with nitrous, sleeper, many up-grads, etc... pic's available. Scale weight 3997, lighter than factory stock, for sale, contact Tommy