Should Mercedes Have Produced THIS? Is There A Market For Full-Size Convertibles?

In recent weeks we've been able to see the all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class in testing.

We know the car's on its way, and while we've seen some interior snaps already, the internet rumormill is speculating that this new-generation Mercedes will be something that takes the brand into the stratosphere.

Now here's the thing: Way back when in 2007 Mercedes-Benz showed off the S-Class concept "Ocean Drive." Finally, word has caught up with this infamous, full-size sedan drop-top vehicle and sources are saying that the 2014 S-Class may feature a convertible in the line up.

With cars like the Nissan Murano convertible being produced, I would say that anything's possible at the time.

So, the question are:

1) Should Mercedes have produced the "Ocean Drive?"

2) If the 2014 S-Class comes without a top, you KNOW other manufacturers will follow -- Would YOU want one?


2007 Detroit Auto Show Photo Gallery





2007 Detroit Auto Show Photo Gallery

Steve - 6/9/2012 9:53:40 AM

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When I fist saw that top picture, I thought it was a convertible SUV. I miss Mercdes styling when it was at the top of its game with the previous generation E and SL classes.

Designer1 - 6/9/2012 3:28:45 PM

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This would sit next to the Rolls Royce, and it's market will be limited to the ultra rich only, so I don't call that a market for the car.

MorePower - 6/9/2012 7:39:52 PM

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There's a market for anything and everything. The question is whether there are enough consumers in the market to justify production.

That being said, for a Mercedes, it doesn't look bad. I could definitely see this as an expensive, limited production run vehicle to go up against the Phantom & Bentley convertibles.

FromThePassengerSeat - 6/9/2012 9:26:43 PM

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It would definitely be a money maker. There was a convertible Maybach, and this would be a far-better-executed giant convertible.

TheBeast - 6/10/2012 12:28:38 PM

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I say build it they will buy it.