Whoa, Nelson Mandela drove (or owned, at least) a red W126 S500

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12/05/2013 at 17:12 • Filed to: w126, mercedes, mercedes benz, benz, nelson mandela, s500

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I never knew that, but it's pretty cool. Really interesting article !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! about MB's involvement and the car, which is now in MB's collection and was replaced by a W140.

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Kinja'd!!! Forgetful > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/05/2013 at 17:16

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http://www.carblog.co.za/2013/07/24/mad…

It was his car.

The chassis was inscribed with the South African flag and his name. It is also said that Madiba’s car left the factory “blemish free” and that this was the absolute best S Class ever built by the East London Plant.


Kinja'd!!! JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Forgetful
12/05/2013 at 17:17

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Thanks for the info!


Kinja'd!!! SpeedSix > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7
12/05/2013 at 17:23

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Non-US-spec headlights are so much better.