Highlights

Very low displayed mileage of under 34,000 miles
Very tidy Deep Blue paintwork with rare blue velour interior
Economical 134bhp 2.3L engine with rare 5spd manual gearbox
Recently fitted with four new tyres
Only five keepers from new

The Appeal

The W123 is a saloon-car masterclass: a carefully engineered three-box, four-door that would likely survive Armageddon. Its durability means that finding a survivor isn’t impossible, but likely few are as well presented and as sparingly used as this 1984 230E.

Its five keepers appear to have amassed an indicated 34,000 miles in its 42 years. We can’t verify that figure, but service and MOT records support it. The car’s condition also seems to bear it out, the Deep Blue paintwork and lovely blue velour interior looking barely used. The car is standard throughout, including body colour chrome hubcaps, save for a classic-style modern Blaupunkt stereo. Since buying the car last year, the vendor has fitted four new tyres.

The 134bhp fuel-injected 2.3L 4-cylinder petrol engine is mated to a rare 5spd manual gearbox, making this car engaging and economical. It is said to run and drive well.

The vendor says:

“The car starts on the button, runs so quietly, and drives so well. This car is a special example. I have always wanted one because my dad had one; it’s an itch I’ve always wanted to scratch, and I’ve enjoyed taking it to shows and enjoying all the attention the car gets.”

Key Information

Mileage: 33,854 miles indicated (stated as correct by seller)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 134bhp 2,299cc M102 four-cylinder petrol, 5-speed manual
Paperwork: Handbooks, folder of history, tax discs, workshop manuals

The Detail

Four new tyres recently fitted due to the previous set being aged
Smart and very well kept Deep Blue paintwork showing few signs of age
Due to age of car buyers should be realistic about exterior condition
Bodywork presents well with good panel fit and well kept arches and sills
Vendor reports the underside is solid
Sits on steel wheels with body colour factory chrome hub caps
Chromework is bright and well kept
Smart blue velour interior showing few signs of wear due to sparing use
Well kept and clean carpets through cabin and boot areas
Dashboard and switchgear in good order
Vendor describes interior as totally original apart from stereo system
Fitted with classic-style Blaupunkt DAB stereo
Vendor states the car starts on the button, runs quietly, and drives very well
Car is currently fitted with silver on black display plates

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Comments

max••••

2 weeks ago

Hello,

M Hanso••••

Bidder

2 days ago

I have sent you a message with regard to having the car moted and if it failed you would have the car repaired to pass the mot cannot see that you have replyed to this massage can you reply

Hello, the V5 says it was used/registered overseas. Do you have more information on that? And what is the service history? The ones in the photo only run for a few years.