The problem with the 221 compared to the 126 is that it is ugly. The 221 has wheel arches that don't belong on the car. It looks like a 3rd grader used the "rectangular" end of a marker pen to draw the wheel arches.

The 126 was perfectly designed when new, and is a timeless classic.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".