I've been away from 126s for a while. I ran across this 87 SDL and noticed what looks like a cabin air filter at the base of the windshield. Is this standard issue, a factory option or aftermarket addition?

Thanks,
Sixto
87 300D

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126 Chassis does not have a cabin filter.. This looks like an aftermarket addition.

I'm very interested in this... its it a dealer option?

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