Classic Documentary: The Mercedes-Benz W116 - Part 1 [ Intro ]

In this multi-part documentary we give you all the details about the 1972 - 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 116 "S-Class". This is Part 1, please keep an eye out for the following videos:
Part 2 = Specifications [ Models, Trim, Engine, Options, etc. ]
Part 3 = Pros & Cons [ Buyer's Advice ]
Part 4 = Owner's Views [ Stories and Impression from past & present owners ]
Which other classic vehicles or model range would you like us to document in great detail? Leave your suggestions in the comments below and feel free to like, share and subscribe.
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Random tests playlist: bit.ly/2pnvVkV
Video Reviews playlist: bit.ly/2C4DSxQ
Brake tests 100-0km/h playlist: bit.ly/2NzELnB
Engine / exhaust sounds playlist: bit.ly/2pz9Hfz
Sights, Scenes & Sounds playlist: bit.ly/2CeBrcp
vs: Acceleration Battles playlist: bit.ly/33hfYLP
Song Reference:
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Ship Wrek & Zookeepers - Ark [NCS Release]
• Ship Wrek & Zookeepers...
Copyright Disclaimer:
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We sourced some footage from the Daimler / Mercedes-Benz public archive and created these videos for information and entertainment purposes only.

[@christiansanden8005]

Love the W116❤❤ Best looking Mercedes!

[@GalimotoMedia]

We agree!

[@user-qr8eg3hm1d]

I should never have watched your series on the W116 because now I want one!

[@GalimotoMedia]

Hahaha, we're happy to hear that!

[@user-yd7ni9nn7x]

In my opinion Mb w116 is the most beautiful s class !!!

[@GalimotoMedia]

Agreed!!

[@christiansanden8005]

Agree❤❤❤

[@73Ox]

Owned one for 5 years, put a 5 liter in it from a W126, beautiful car to see and drive.

[@GalimotoMedia]

Wonderful, thanks for sharing your memories! :)

[@felipemcarvalho2057]

Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@GalimotoMedia]

Our pleasure!!

[@TiagoCouto1985TiagoCouto]

Top w116

[@GalimotoMedia]

Thanks!

[@rondye9398]

Have owned the 1974 450 SEL for 20 plus years. I still looks quite Stately with the American (barge) bumpers! Speaking of body integrity; after a very heavy unusual snow fall a portion of my barn collapsed onto the Mercedes. The car was mashed onto the ground however only a small crease was visible once the structure was removed.

[@GalimotoMedia]

Wow, thanks for sharing and many happy miles!

[@joemikaelson5249]

Love is car. I will own one sometime soon. Great video appreciate your work cheers

[@GalimotoMedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@NoBrokies]

great high quality surprised by by low view count it deserves moreee

[@GalimotoMedia]

Thank you kindly! 😊

[@Mike_Costello]

6.9 was also available in Australia.

[@GalimotoMedia]

Lucky fishes!

[@Mike_Costello]

@@GalimotoMedia check it out. 6 for sale. www.carsales.com.au/cars/?q=(And.(C.Make.Mercedes-Benz._.Model.450SEL.)_.CarAll.keyword(6.9).)

[@blackriverstudio373]

Just got one! fantastic piece of automotive history, great video series! (Cape Town)

[@GalimotoMedia]

Thank you & many happy miles with yours!

[@mateosaenz4441]

Phenomenal content, cheers!

[@GalimotoMedia]

Thank you kindly! 😊

[@juchetony1910]

chaps like you make me want to live in South Africa. What a lovely film, informative and funny.

[@GalimotoMedia]

Wow, many thanks!

[@rondye9398]

Lately I have seen the S.Africa is in a state of collapse. So sad.

[@SA-yb7mt]

Really good series. Nicely presented, informative and enjoyable.

[@GalimotoMedia]

Thanks, much appreciated!

[@honguenloh4612]

Wunderbarr!!!:)

[@GalimotoMedia]

Thank you! :)

[@cdsandiego]

I really enjoyed this. Nice idea do break them into series. And your comment at the end about people who drive with their fist at the top of the wheel in an attempt to look more cool, or show off a watch? I loved it. So true.

[@GalimotoMedia]

Many thanks, we're glad you enjoyed this!

[@_x_5722]

Could you maybe do an acceleration run of the Ford Ecosport 1.5 petrol 6-speed auto?

[@GalimotoMedia]

We'll do our best to book one... shall we performance-test a W116 in the meantime? 😜

[@_x_5722]

Galimoto Media thanks for the attempt. Might as well, would be far more entertaining!

[@michaeljose8122]

Was this video shot around Pretoria?

[@GalimotoMedia]

Somerset West ☺

[@beauhollows7991]

i have a 1978 280 se coupe

[@GalimotoMedia]

Is it a custom conversion?

[@cherkas009]

Audi V8 luxury Flagship came out in 1989 to compete

[@GalimotoMedia]

Indeed it did, thanks for your comment!