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THE MB140 SCHOOL

THE MB140 SCHOOL

Passion, observation, restoration of the legendary Mercedes-Benz W140 S-class (1991-1998)

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  • GuidemapHow to better understand the categories of this website and read it appropriately.
  • ArticlesCollection of written works about the 140 from different aspects.
    • EpistemologyAuthentic passion regarding history, impression and investigation.
      • History
      • Impression
      • Investigation
    • MethodologyRestoration journal, parts review and photograhping experience.
      • Parts
      • Restoration
      • Photoreception
    • SeminarOngoing advanced research.
  • Public ArchiveThe collection of historical documents providing 140 contents.
    • Genuine ReleaseOfficial Mercedes-Benz prints include press and marketing information.
      • Press Photo
      • Owner’s Manual
      • Sales Brochures
      • Press Information
      • Internal Publications
    • Public RecreationThe 140-related literatures and items created by third parties include magazines and toys
      • Models & Toys
      • Auto Magazines
      • Literature Books
  • EncyclopædiaThe reference work providing summaries of general 140 statistics.
    • TechnologyIn-factory comprehensive knowledge regards developing and manufacturing.
      • Technical Modifications
      • Sonderausstattungen Code (SA CODE)
    • StatisticsOut-factory comprehensive statistics regards marketing and sales
      • Color Library
      • Global Delivery Data
      • Production Numbers
  • AboutA brief introduction of this site and people who inspired ,invented it
    • Family MembersCurrent fleet include preserved, restored examples and ongoing projects.
      • Cougar, 1992 500 SEL
      • Nonna, 1993 S 320
      • Octavius, 1993 S 600
      • Chimera, 1994 S 500 Coupe
      • Furi, 1994 S 320
      • Beatrice, 1996 S 600 Sonderschutz
      • Ruby, 1996 S 600
      • Big Apple, 1997 S 420
      • Bianca, 1998 S 320
      • Persian Kitty, 1998 S 280
      • Ongoing Projects

Category: Family Members

Family Members

Nonna, 1993 S 320

11/22/202304/02/2026
When I was born, my grandma was 56 years old. She has had silver hair for as long as I can remember. At that time, my parents and my cousin’s…
Family Members

Beatrice, 1996 S 600 Sonderschutz

04/30/202303/01/2024
**************Chassis*************Sales designation: S 600 Sonderschutz [MODEL_IDX = 1]Order number: 0 5 524 10068 Delivery date: 1995-12-21 Market: AG,Europe Production order: J Paint code 1: 009 Paint code 2: Equipment:268 Engine…
Family Members

Persian Kitty, 1998 S 280

03/06/202103/29/2026
In 2020, knowing I was going to be a dad, I stopped buying cars and dedicating less time to my hobbies. But with kid grows up, I wish we could…
Family Members

Bianca, 1998 S 320

03/09/201903/29/2026
From June 2018 to March 2019, I bought six cars, Bianca was the last one, and that year I had my own economic system. Daily a W140 is really my…
Family Members

Ruby, 1996 S 600

05/10/201803/01/2024
**************Chassis*************Sales designation: S600L [MODEL_IDX = 8]Order number: 0 6 704 05992 Delivery date: 1996-03-04 Market: NA,North America Production order: N Paint code 1: 572 Paint code 2: Equipment:565 Engine no.:120982…
Family Members

Octavius, 1993 S 600

10/25/201203/29/2026
I was born in 1993, the first year that China mainly imported private cars. In the 1990s, China further removed restrictions on private cars and currency exchange, importing more S-Classes…

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Parts: Facelift Taillights

Parts: Facelift Taillights

How often do you encounter issues like this? The appearance of a part is critically important—any carelessness can directly affect the car’s overall image. This means that even when ordering parts from an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, one must proceed with caution. Perhaps there is no better example to discuss than taillights. Some people liken headlights…

by Yunce 03/31/202603/31/2026
Impression: Felice — Filling the Gaps

Impression: Felice — Filling the Gaps

In 2026, my approach to collecting W140s entered a more passive phase. I felt my collection had reached a kind of saturation, so I only took in donor cars with reuse value—just in case they might be needed in the future. In fact, since February 2024, I haven’t come across a single project that truly…

by Yunce 02/08/202602/08/2026
Restoration: Bau 3

Restoration: Bau 3

The most unexpected thing happened in 2025: we decided to leave behind a restoration facility that had been in use for barely over a year, and within just three months build—and move into—an even better location elsewhere. It was a headache of a beginning, and all I could do was find ways to amuse myself…

by Yunce 01/25/202601/26/2026
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