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Laptop - 1976 Mercedes 450SEL
Laptop - 1976 Mercedes 450SEL
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From a 1976 W116 450SEL — Helmut Schmidt's chancellor car, the first Mercedes the factory called an S-Class. The unspoken European counterweight in every seventies thriller.
This is a unique Laptop bag made from the original interior of a 1976 Mercedes 450SEL.
* Compartment for the laptop
* Zippered interior and exterior pocket
* 4 internal open accessory pockets
* Adjustable and detachable shoulder strap
* Handle to carry the bag easily
* Size: 38cm x 27 x 10 (15" x 10 1/2 x 3 1/2)
Each ZEITWORKS bag is a unique creation, carrying the history and character of the car of the vehicle it once belonged to, making every design impossible to replicate.
Handmade in Canada
A Note on Brand Transparency: ZEITWORKS is an independent design company passionate about automotive history. We source and upcycle authentic vintage materials, but we are not affiliated with, authorized, maintained, sponsored, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW), General Motors LLC (including Cadillac), or any other original automotive manufacturers. Our products are independent creations made to celebrate the legacy of these iconic designs.
Questions
What is this piece made from?
Every ZEITWORKS piece is made from the original interior of a specific vintage car, or from authorised reproductions of period factory textiles. Each piece is cut and assembled by hand in our studio in Snow Road Station, Ontario.
Is each piece unique?
Heritage pieces are one-of-one — built from the original interior of a single car. When that material is finished, no second piece exists. Signature pieces are made in small batches from authorised reproductions of factory textiles.
Can the piece be repaired or restored?
Yes. We have worked with leather and automotive textiles for nearly twenty years and can advise on care, repair, and restoration. Write to info@zeitworks.ca.
How does shipping and returns work?
Orders are processed within 72 hours and shipped from our Ontario studio. Returns are accepted within 72 hours of receipt, in original condition. Sale items and custom pieces are final sale.
The Car Behind This Bag
1976 · 4.5L M117 V8 · Sindelfingen · W116 chassis · the first car Mercedes called an S-Class
The W116 was the car that gave the S-Class its name. Launched in 1972 and built through 1980, it replaced the W108/109 saloons and codified the formula every flagship Mercedes has followed since: long-wheelbase saloon, V8 power, the most advanced safety engineering in the industry. The 450SEL was the long-wheelbase version with the 4.5-litre M117 V8, sold to American and Middle Eastern buyers who wanted the best Mercedes made.
It was Helmut Schmidt's chancellor car. It was the car Idi Amin imported by the planeload. It was the car that showed up in The Driver and The French Connection II as the unspoken European counterweight to whatever American sedan the antagonist was driving. The 450SEL 6.9, the homologation halo car of the same body, became the unofficial high-speed escape vehicle of West Germany's industrial elite during the Red Army Faction years.
The W116 was also the first production car in the world offered with anti-lock brakes, in 1978. Surviving 450SELs with original Sindelfingen leather interiors are now climbing in value as the 1970s S-Class is re-evaluated against the increasingly digital cars that followed it.