Unfortunately for Great Britain, Winston Churchill had the same problem while visiting the US in the '30's. He was laid up for weeks in the States while military preparation was being debated. It probably didn't matter, since Great Britain had an isolationist attitude almost as strong as that in the US.

The W115 hood doesn't have the 90 degree feature, but there are some unique features:

-I particularly love the separate left & right heat controls, great if you can't agree with your passenger.

-Low-speed cruise control: Put car in 1st or 2nd gear, turn idle speed control all the way up, then take foot off accelerator. Perfect for cruising around the country club, cemetery, or in a parade. If your car has a sunroof, it makes it easier to stand & wave out the top.

Idle speed control on the dash is also great for parking with the engine running and activating the factory "high idle" feature that would be an expensive aftermarket modification should one own a Cummins, Detroit, or International powered pickup truck.

-Factory afterglow feature, pull the gorilla knob out slightly after starting.

And some other great general 70's-80's Mercedes features:
-The big knob to change the seat back angle slowly and accurately
-You can't lock the driver's door from the inside and then close it, so it's much harder to lock your keys in your car
-The rear windows go down all the way so your kids or dog can jump out more easily
-The holes built into the sides of the frame for the factory tire jack
-The extra "reserve" fuel tank
-Two words: Standing Lights.