1988: New class of S Class

Spied early for a 1990 European debut, Mercedes S-Class seen here in full camouflage, didn’t arrive to the US until 1992! Also speculated, was Russian brand Moskvich 2141 powered by a VW engine to meet US emission regulation, was thought to be headed here also!

Tags: Mercedes S-Class, Moskvich 2141

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autosofinterest says:

November 13, 2012 at 9:56 pm

I remember sitting in this model when it debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show. I was a huge fan of the previous S-Class design and felt let down by its new shape.

Also, sort of interesting to hear the announcer refer to the “Soviet Union” towards the end of the piece.

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- erick says:
  
  September 6, 2015 at 7:16 pm
  
  when was the w140 model premiered in the U.S.? I saw pictures of the w140 of its prototype origins and its European premiere in Geneve!
  as for russian/soviet cars, will us Americans,ever see Chinese cars here?
  
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