The Mercedes-Benz W108/W109, a model series that graced the automotive landscape from 1965 to 1972, was nothing short of a testament to luxury, design, and innovation. This line of large, opulent cars took the mantle from the "Fintail" sedan range and introduced the world to an era of sophistication and elegance. Designed by the renowned Paul Bracq, the W108/W109 featured sleek, three-box styling that did away with the somewhat controversial fins of its predecessor, the W111 "Heckflosse."
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