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      08-25-2020, 09:20 AM   #56
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Originally Posted by jstein55 View Post
This version of the S-Class (W140) was so large that MB added antennas that would automatically extend when in reverse so driver's could see where the end of their car was. This was eventually replaced with parking sensors.

Some really cool features on this gen as it was heavily over-engineered, from power interior mirrors, to covers on the side of the seat so items wouldn't get stuck between the seats.
I remember those reversing posts on the S class but then somebody invented rear camera, 360 cameras and proximity sensors

Now they're just silly over engineered automotive anachronism.
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