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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  • Public ArchiveThe collection of historical documents providing 140 contents.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: Impression

Impression

Impression: Felice — Filling the Gaps

02/08/202602/08/2026
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…
Impression

Impression: Pre-made Dishes

09/28/202510/07/2025
At this moment, China’s restaurant industry is going through a storm. A chain restaurant called Xibei became the target of mass criticism overnight, after an internet influencer accused them of…
Impression

Impression: Bianca, a standard

06/14/202506/14/2025
I once saw a comment on Instagram like this: "cars like mercedes shouldn't ever be made, they are too over-engineered and will only cause unnecessary trouble." As a Mercedes patron,…
Impression

Impression: The Salient of Japanese owner’s manual

05/17/202505/17/2025
A salient is a battlefield feature that is usually a breakthrough into enemy territory that is surrounded on many sides by the enemy, allowing the offensive to enter the enemy's…
Impression

Impression: W140s in the GON 95 years exhibition

03/21/202512/09/2025
I had the opportunity to see four exclusive armored W140s at an exhibition in Moscow in 2016. I'm glad I did, because subsequent events have proven that this lineup is…
Impression

Impression: The acquisition of a Hassle

02/21/202506/14/2025
As a so-called environmental organization, we recycle many donors every year. Most are parted out nicely and never have a chance of returning to the road. I consider myself pretty…
Impression

Impression: Amigo is a friend

12/28/202412/31/2024
Technically, Amigo is not our research object, he has not been restored, and he should not even be on this site. But he's a member of the family, we get…
Impression

Impression: IM VERGLEICH

08/24/202408/24/2024
IN COMPARISON, that's what the title means in English, it comes from Mercedes brochures from the 80s. Since then, Mercedes has been producing these brochures comparing their cars to competitors…
Impression

Impression: Acquisition of Amigo

06/15/202412/28/2024
The most exciting event this year may not be the acquisition of any 140, but my first non-140. Yes, I have purchased more than 20 140s, but never tried other…
Impression

Impression: A Chinese 140 toy

05/25/202405/25/2024
I thought about what title to give this article for a long time, and then decided to use a very popular way. On the one hand, it may make people…
Impression

Impression: The 140 in the Tokyo Drift(2006)

04/15/202404/15/2024
Recently I saw the news that Hot Wheels is about to launch 140. Wow, they finally made one, albeit one that belongs to the Fast and Furious franchise. This is…
Impression

Impression: Why a totaled S 420?

03/09/202412/19/2024
The past 6 months have been a bit memorial, as I have reacquired a few cars after deciding to stop buying for a few years. Well, my wife doesn't know…
Impression

Impression: Persian Kitty the school bus

01/20/202401/27/2024
Something big happened in l;ast October: I started driving Persian Kitty to pick up my kids from school, it definitely worth celebrating and a post. Why? I will save this…
Impression

Impression: The car reminds me grandma

12/09/202312/27/2023
In the middle of last month, my grandma passed away at the age of 86. Grandma was with me for most of my childhood, she devoted a lot to this…
Impression

Impression: Norev’s 1/18 CL 600

12/02/202312/27/2023
Car models as a subculture of cars certainly deserve to be mentioned. It turns out that they are not only a miniature replica that satisfies the collector's desire, but also…
Impression

Impression: How the Chimera dream evolutes

11/18/202312/27/2023
2023 is coming to an end and I haven’t had time to introduce a new member from earlier this year. Here is a story about dreams and acquisitions of long…
Impression

Impression: Acquisition of Persian Kitty

10/21/202312/27/2023
Something big happened in October: I started driving Persian Kitty to pick up my kids from school, it definitely worth celebrating and a post. Why? I will save this story…
Impression

Impression: The offshore Matchbox 600 SEL

05/28/202309/23/2023
As a boy born from the early 90s, Matchbox toys are inseparable. One of the flashiest cars out there, the Matchbox 1/67 600 SEL was launched in 1992, yet in…

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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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