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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  • Public ArchiveThe collection of historical documents providing 140 contents.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

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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…
History

History: Olivier Rahier recalls Duchatelet W 140

05/18/202403/27/2025
The Carat Duchatelet from Liege, Belgium is a special tuning company that isn't "Made in Germany" as people obssesed with, but is more favored by Mercedes-Benz than those "Made in…
Investigation

Investigation: The 140 inventory of the Classic Center

02/17/202402/17/2024
Who has the most 140 inventory? The answer used to be clear, of course Daimler AG, with a total of 432,741 examples rolling out of their factory. No one knows…
Investigation

Investigation: Who’s the last 140?

06/16/202307/02/2023
There are many anecdotes about the production of the 140 on the market, the most common questions are about the last production - they are usually discussions about monetary value,…

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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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