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THE MB140 SCHOOL

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

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  • 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  • Public ArchiveThe collection of historical documents providing 140 contents.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.
      • Press Photo
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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
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      • 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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Parts

Parts: Front Shock Absorbers

01/27/202401/27/2024
In the past, we have always found that OE manufacturers do not retail parts of the same quality as Genuine parts. Typically they keep the Genuine part production in Germany…
History

History: After Weiss v. MBNA

01/13/202403/24/2025
The 1993 US consumer lawsuit against 140 is almost completely forgotten today. The incident itself may no longer be important, but it left a permanent mark on our cars. As…
History

History: Hunting the S-KU 7581

01/06/202402/02/2024
Officially, the 140 sedan was launched at Genf 1991 in March 1991. However, if you lived through 1990 and followed some of the automotive journals, you might be wondering why…
History

History: W140 from TRASCO BREMEN

12/24/202303/15/2025
As the 1990s progressed, the heady days were over and the recession hit ultra-luxury cars and their tuners. In the new 10 years, TRASCO BREMEN, which started in 1983, has…
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…
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…
Photoreception

Photoreception: Bianca 2022-2023

11/03/202306/14/2025
There is no doubt that this year has entered a crazy hectic phase for me. I have tons of work on Octavius, I started traveling a lot with my kids,…
Parts

Parts: Idler Arm Bearing from MAYBACH

10/10/202310/14/2023
Following the last steering tie rod, we are still working on the steering system as we are still working on it at this moment. This time it's a relatively unassuming…
History

History: Project DIAMANT, the MAYBACH

09/14/202306/10/2024
An interesting topic. Some sort of connections between the MAYBACH W 240, produced from 2002 to 2012, and the W 140 we know well have become known. So, why did…
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:…
Photoreception

Photoreception: Persian Kitty in Tianjin (2022)

06/30/202304/06/2026
Since my sons were born in 2020, I have not worked in the car for over two years, two babies require a lot of care, therefore I need to be…
Investigation

Investigation: “Mixed grille for starters”

06/06/202307/02/2023
The Mercedes-Benz Presse released a brochure called "A car reaches maturity" at the Cannes press event in March 1991, which gave many interesting stories about the development of the new…
Investigation

Investigation: Sonderschutzs of the Korean Peninsula

04/29/202307/02/2023
Korean Peninsula Mystery It started with a 140 I met when I was traveling in Pyongyang in 2014. I have a lot of confusion about the cars from the Korean…
Restoration

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…
History

History: Dream back 1993 with Octavius

03/07/202112/27/2023
One-child, improved life, no cram school, rich interests, parental welfare housing, 30 years less struggle… Only after having two kids did I realize that the 90s generation was the happiest…
Impression

Impression: Red corner of an Ailurophilia

02/08/201912/27/2023
All along, I wanted a red car, the idea was before I bought my first car in 2012, all these years later, through the game of angels and devils, I…

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Impression: Dead People’s Car

Impression: Dead People’s Car

In piano player Lang Lang’s autobiography, he recalled that when he first arrived at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, the other students on campus, upon hearing that he played classical music, simply replied, “Dead people’s music!”. This suggests how eager the young people at Curtis were to create. Perhaps it also suggests that…

by Yunce 10/05/202610/06/2026
Parts: DEPO Taillight Compliance

Parts: DEPO Taillight Compliance

In Parts: Facelift Taillights, we discussed the taillights manufactured by ULO over the past 30 years. In short, those taillights can now only be ordered through MB aftersales, and they come at a high cost—while quite possibly bringing even more trouble. So, is there any alternative that could turn things around? 10 years ago, when…

by Yunce 06/30/202607/15/2026
Restoration: Preparing Big Apple for Paint

Restoration: Preparing Big Apple for Paint

After two years, I stepped into the paint booth once again. Yet when my son asked me, “Did you paint the silver Big Apple?”, I simply replied: I did everything related to painting — except the painting itself. I am a paint apprentice whose graduation has been delayed for many years. Four years ago, I…

by Yunce 05/24/202605/24/2026
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