The W140 S-Class is already an icon, but the S 500 Coupé takes it to another level – big-body, pillarless Mercedes luxury with a 5.0L V8 up front. These cars are a rare sight today, and the coupé version even more so.

This example appears to be a UK import, with the mile-based odometer and headlamp wipers giving the game away. Inside, the tan interior has aged well, still presenting with that solid, over-engineered W140 feel. On the outside, some paintwork has been done over the years, but the car still carries its Champagne Gold presence with ease.

The 5.0L V8 pulls strongly, which is a major plus in a car of this size – it suits the long-legged GT character perfectly. As a pillarless coupé, all the side glass drops for that classic open, airy look that only Mercedes managed quite like this.

A rare, imposing V8 S-Class coupé that offers serious nineties luxury, presence and collectability for the enthusiast who wants something a bit different from the usual modern metal.

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