Highlights

Rare 200 with manual gearbox
Smartly presented in white with blue interior
Subtle modifications including spoiler and lowering kit
Recently fitted with new carburettor and brake hoses
Reported to run reliably

The Appeal

If ever a car was built to run and run it was Mercedes virtually unburstable W123. The 200 was the workhorse of the range and arguably the one you want if your plans are in the daily driver area because, outside of the clattery diesels, its very economical.

Particularly, as here, when fitted with the rare manual gearbox. Looking smart in white, this 1979 200 has been subtly modified with a front chin spoiler and lowering kit. That aside, it is largely standard including a well preserved blue fabric interior.

This is the sort of car you can enjoy during the week and show at the weekend. There are a few points to note in the photos but the vendor reports that it has been reliable since he bought it. It also benefits form new carburettor and brake hoses and is usefully tax and MOT exempt.

History and Paperwork

First registered 1st January 1979
Current registered keeper since October 2023
MOT and tax exempt due to its age
Private plate on correct silver on black plates
Decent folder full of paperwork documenting its history
Various old MOTs and invoices as shown
Original PDI sheet as shown
Lowering kit fitted in 2023
V5C in the current keeper’s name
Registered as a Historic Vehicle

The Condition

White exterior paintwork with age-related marks but in generally good order overall
Paintwork presents well with some chips and marks to note
Bodywork is also presentable with some bubbling to panel edges as shown
The vendor reports the car gets "loads of attention"
Described as "really comfy" by the current owner
Factory steel wheels with chrome body-colour hub caps
Blue vinyl and fabric interior is well-kept with some light age to note
Currently not fitted with a radio
Front bumper shows some misalignment on the nearside front corner
Modified grille and lights, and smoked front indicators
Lowering kit and fitted with a front spoiler

The Mechanics

1,988cc M115 4cyl petrol engine
Four-speed manual transmission
Recently fitted with a new carburettor
New brake hoses installed
The vendor states the car "runs great"
Reported to have "hasn't missed a beat" during the current ownership

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