Let’s Never Let the Left Live Down

In the fall of 1987 Mercedes-Benz released its 1988 560 SEL sedan.  The car was beautiful, full of gadgets including digital stereo, cassette player, leather steering wheel, and anything else the well-to-do of the time could seemingly want. For the safety conscious the car had anti-lock brakes (ABS), along with driver and front passenger airbags.  The SEL’s seats adjusted electrically, as did its side mirrors.  For buyers willing to spend a bit more, electric seat heaters were an option. Car...