If you've ever driven one of Mercedes' large luxury coupes or sedans, such as those of the 560-Class, you know what to expect. The cars feel as if they were carved from a block of granite, they're that solid. Everything is so well made that at times they feel over-engineered, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. They are vehicles that must be driven to be truly appreciated.

For 1990, the Mercedes-Benz 560-Class cars - the 560SEL Sedan and 560SEC Coupe - sat at the top of the automaker's offerings, and indeed, at the top of the car-making world. Little else on the road could approach the style, power, and luxury of these cars, save a few of the exotic automobiles out of Italy.

The SEL and SEC were powered by a 5.6-liter V8 that produced 238 hp, and was coupled with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Standard equipment included leather seats, power windows, power door locks, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, heated front and rear seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, headlight cleaners, and much more.