MERCEDES BENZ W140 and C140

MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS W140 AND C140 COUPÉ Large-Format, Full-Color Reference with 160+ Photographs and a Detailed Buyer's Guide A well-maintained W140 or C140 can deliver exceptional solidity, refinement and long-distance comfort. A neglected example, however, may conceal costly problems involving its electronics, climate control, suspension, wiring and pneumatic systems. >The book covers: - IMPORTANT TO CHECK: Bodywork, engines, transmissions, suspension, electronics, climate control, wiring harnesses, pneumatic central locking, closing-assist systems, service history and originality. - COMPLETE W140 AND C140 MODEL HISTORY: All sedans from the 300SE/SEL to the S600, including diesel and long-wheelbase models, plus the complete C140 range from the 500SEC and 600SEC to the CL420, CL500 and CL600. - ENGINES AND ENGINEERING: Inline-six, turbodiesel, V8 and V12 engines, four- and five-speed automatic transmissions, suspension, steering, braking systems, ESP, Brake Assist, double glazing, climate control and Parktronic. - AMG AND SPECIALIST VARIANTS: AMG-developed models and conversions by Brabus, RENNtech, Duchatelet and other specialists, including unusual luxury, performance and coachbuilt interpretations. - REFERENCE AND ORIGINALITY: VIN decoding, data cards, production figures, factory options, paint and upholstery codes, model identification and important production changes. Bernd S. Koehling has been involved with classic Mercedes-Benz automobiles since the 1970s and is the author of more than 20 books on the marque. Additional photographs and sample pages from the book appear farther down this product page.