In our latitudes, the series W 114/W 115 Mercedes-Benz became the definitive, indestructible taxi. At the end of the 1960s, plenty of space, great comfort and, to put it mildly, a restrained engine output not only made the “Stroke 8” a common sight on the roads in an ivory paint finish. To this day, no taxi has epitomised the taxi more than the “Stroke 8”. Alternatives were also available, however, and not every W 115 was powered by a 60 hp pre-chamber diesel engine. In the USA it tended to cruise the highways in luxurious versions, and as a coupé it still delights the eye to this day.
