[W126 Coupe] 126 coupe/sedan windshield availability

[Gerry Van Zandt]

After reading the posts from the past couple of days with regard to the seeming discontinuation of 126 coupe and sedan windshields both from the aftermarket and from MB, I did some digging into the situation.  It seemed quite surprising to me that glass would be discontinued -- this is usually NOT normal even with older cars.  There are still enough 126 cars on the road, by far, to support the manufacturing of windshield glass for them.

In any case, a quick inquiry with MBUSA indicated that there are plenty of windshields available within the MBUSA parts system.  A number of them are in stock at MB in Ohio, at a RETAIL parts cost of $505.  If ordered through your dealer, a one-week delivery time is quoted; for extra cost a 3-day expedited shipment can be had.

I am sure that a qualified MB discounter such as Parts.com and/or Autohaus AZ or Caliber Motors would provide a price that is closer to wholesale cost for this particular part.

So.... confirmed with MBUSA that it's all a "false alarm" and the glass is DEFINITIVELY still available, at least through dealer channels.

Cheers,
Gerry