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Offered for sale is “Ruby” my wonderful Matching Numbers 1984 Mercedes-Benz W Series S123 200T Estate – a true icon of automotive craftsmanship. This flagship estate variant of the legendary W123 line is powered by the 1987cc, 4 cylinder M102 carbureted engine, paired with an automatic gearbox for effortless regal cruising.
Finished in an elegant colour combination of Orient Red with Palamino MB TEX Interior with Factory Zabrano wood pack and period-correct features that ooze vintage charm. The cabin is clean, comfortable, and refreshingly analogue – from the wide seats and deep carpets to the signature Mercedes steering wheel and classic dash layout.
Factory-fitted sunroof, roof rails, and iconic original Mercedes colour coded stainless steel wheel trims complete the look. The car is equipped with a luggage barrier and Tonneau Cover making it ideal for load-lugging or weekend getaways. Benefitting from an upgraded Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 stereo with built- in Bluetooth audio and DAB radio and uprated speakers fitted to the original locations , plus much more!First Registered 28/ 03/ 1984
Build Date Jan 1984
Factory Order No 0 4 537 30713
Engine M102 V 20 (102. 920) I4 - 1987cc Carb 108 BHP - 125 lb-ft
Engine No 102920 22 040665
4-Speed Automatic Transmission Type 722. 3
Transmission No 722406 02 075031
Colour Orient Red (501U)
Interior Trim Palamino M-B Tex (154)
Manual Sunroof
Boot Liner
Tonneau Cover
Cargo Net
Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 with built- in Bluetooth audio and DAB radio.
Steel Wheels with Hubcaps
Data Card Options List
286 LUGGAGE NETS ON DRIVER RESTS L AND R
411 MECHANICAL SLIDING ROOF
420 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4-GEAR
467 CENTRAL LOCKING MECHANISM AND INSTRUMENTS WITH ENGLISH LETTERING
545 DOUBLE ROLLER BLIND USED AS LUGGAGE AND PASSENGER GUARD, LOCKABLE GLOVE COMPARTMENT
570 FOLDING ARMREST, FRONT
593 HEAT-INSULATING GLASS, ALL-AROUND, HEATED REAR WINDOW PANE (SINGLE-SHEET SAFETY GLASS), BAND FILTER
613 HEADLAMP LEFT-HAND TRAFFIC 724 CARGO ANCHORAGE
732 WOOD TRIM, ZEBRANO
Nice low ownership history with 3 former keepers. 120k miles only,
Matching numbers car with very good service history reflected by the stamps in the original service book and a detailed record of recent work completed by myself, a retired Engineer and Classic Car Enthusiast.
Original factory book pack,
Original service book,
Rare Original service manual.
A huge amount of work has been undertaken in my ownership to bring the car up to a reliable useable standard. See the last 3 images for the list but including new front discs and pads, front shocks, rear suspension spheres, driveline refurb and rectifying all the common items that can give problems on these W123 cars, including vacuum system. Fitted with 4 new 195/ 70 x SR 14 Vredestein Quadrac 5 All Season tyres. Last MOT prior to Historic Status passed with no advisories.
The car benefits from an older restoration around 2011 and I have recently replaced the nearside wing and had the whole front end painted. The car presents very well inside and out. Garners a lot of attention, eminently showable although not a precious concours car that you cannot use, hence the asking price. These rare legendary Mercedes S123 estate cars are beginning to sell for very strong money £40 to £50K.
Whether you’re a collector, enthusiast, or just after a supremely usable classic estate, this car delivers with style and substance. This represents an opportunity to buy a hugely practical, classic car with Historic Status so MOT and ULEZ exempt with zero cost road tax. You can insure the car for around £100 per year so has to be one of the most cost effective forms of motoring. Likely to appreciate in value so what’s not to like.
Car is currently on a cherished registration but will be returned to the original registration that was allocated when new A825 MVG.
Lots of spares available subject to discussion / negotiation.
Seldom seen in this condition, at this at this price level!
Priced to sell as I need the Space.
