The 112, with the rounded over fins are beautiful cars. The 110/111
fins may not be endearing, but ahead of the fins, they are a
beautiful car. If you don't mind the fins, the rear view of a
220S/230S/SE is very attractive. The early 110s with the
trapezoidal tail lights look like they are winking at you. The
200/200D/230 tail lights make a good looking rear view.
While the 108/114 models were stylish in a very reserved way, I
think, the 110/111/112 models had what I consider "understated
elegance".
Looking at the fins and the sweep of the roof, I don't perceive the
110/111/112 as being "boxy".
Dan
On Jan 23, 2014, at 1:07 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
Crappy styling began in earnest with the W126 line IMHO, although I am not
a fan of the finnies or the W114/5 sedans or coupes which are too
boxy/clunky in my view
110/111/112 were not designed to be beautiful. They were designed
to be practical. Think back to where Germany was in 1958. only 13
years after total annihilation. A practical car for a practical
people.
Wat did detriot iron look like in 1958? Boxy. What did all 1958
cars look like, except the Karmann Ghia and a few sports cars?
Boxy. 110s were a car for their time. They still are admirable 50
some years later.
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