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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
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      • Photoreception
    • SeminarOngoing advanced research.
  • Public ArchiveThe collection of historical documents providing 140 contents.
    • Genuine ReleaseOfficial Mercedes-Benz prints include press and marketing information.
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      • 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

Tag: Restoration

Restoration

Restoration: A preview of Nonna

03/18/202403/18/2024
1/6 of 2024 has passed, but we don’t seem to have made much progress yet. Chinese New Year falls on February 9th this year, and then there's almost a 15-day…
Restoration

Restoration: Octavius’ group 33: Front Axle,42 Brakes

02/10/202402/10/2024
After the rear axle is installed, the front axle parts begin their journey home. Different from the rear axle strategy, most parts of the front axle are installed after the…
Restoration

Restoration: Octavius’group 32, 42, 46, 47 Hydraulic Lines

12/16/202302/07/2024
After completing the underbody and rear axle, there's one step left before installing the rear axle: putting all the lines back together. These lines are almost always located above the…
Restoration

Restoration: Octavius’group 35: Rear Axle

11/08/202301/17/2024
The chassis restoration of Octavius is simply two parts: the front axle and the rear axle. To ensure the safety we will install rear axle first, the front is more…
Restoration

Restoration: AMG wheels for Chimera

10/26/202312/24/2023
I got a coupe this July, a 1994 S 500. Its name is Chimera, which means it's not an authentic preservation example and I'm going to mix some style on…
Restoration

Restoration: Octavius’group 60:Shell, Grommet

09/05/202311/12/2023
The assembly of Octavius has started simultaneously from various locations. Although there are many works being carried out at the same time, not all groups have been completed. Group 60:…
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Restoration: Octavius’ 30th birthday reward

08/04/202310/17/2024
Before our 10th anniversary in last October, we did a three-month refinement to Octavius, mainly focus on engine bay and trunk. During that process we also tried to promote the…
Restoration

Restoration: The core workshop

07/12/202307/12/2023
We are currently preparing for the Octavius assembly, and during this process I decided to rrefurbish the core section of our restoration workshop. The Reason There are many reasons of…
Restoration

Restoration: The 1/43 Beatrice

07/08/202307/19/2024
Beatrice is my second car and she had profound impact on me. For a long time after dealing with Octavius, I didn’t have the encouragment to own a second 140…
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Restoration: Paintwork for Persian Kitty

06/05/202207/19/2024
Perception Training At the age of 24, I started study in McPherson College Automotive Restoration System, the first class was welding. I was hesitate to light acetylene since I hate fireworkd…

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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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