Mercedes Ocean Drive concept (2006): first official pictures

By Tim Pollard

First Official Pictures

21 December 2006 09:16

Oh my God. What have they done to the S-Class?

It's a good question. This Ocean Drive concept car is basically an S600 S-Class that's been decapitated for show goers' delectation. That's right - this is a four-door luxury convertible fit, as its name suggests, for cruising along an ocean boulevard. There's luxurious space for four, Merc's Airscarf heating system gently warming passengers at neck-level to keep them snug on chilly evenings.

Think S-Class with a smattering of high-tech jewellery. The outside is distinguished by LED headlights glowing with two inverted C's and ritzy 36-spoke high-gloss alloys. Unique two-tone paintwork distinguishes the Ocean Drive and the doors are frameless, leaving a seamless profile with the roof down. That grille is a third bigger than a regular S-Class's, too. Inside? The door cappings and roof compartment box are topped with maple and there's a champagne cooler, obviously.

By Tim Pollard