Description
WHEN ONLY THE BEST IS GOOD ENOUGH.
A USABLE, MODERN CLASSIC IN MINT CONDITION.
Without doubt the finest 1982 W123 200 4 door saloon currently for sale.
A magnificent example that's head and shoulders above any others.
The condition of this beauty cannot be overstated.
It's stunning in every respect.
Specified with automatic gearbox, manual windows and sunroof it ticks every box.
The paint appears to be totally original with a depth and shine that supports this claim.
If it's not original I'll be very surprised.
It's been meticulously examined and there's no masking marks.
The original interior is "as new" in every respect from the super- comfy seats to super-glossy wooden dash.
This car is original.
Not restored to original spec.
The tan fabric interior complements the cream paintwork perfectly and is very much "on point" as contemporary tastes favour creams and browns and beiges.
The boot area is "as new".
The engine bay is fantastic.
Tyres are recently fitted with plenty of tread.
Hub caps are original and unblemished and much better looking than Mexican hats.
There's no rust in any of the usual places.
All wheel arches are exemplary.
Solid as a rock.
The under seal within the wheel arches is original.
W123 is acknowledged and acclaimed as Mercedes' high point in engineering.
Terms like "bomb-proof" and "unburstable" are applied to W123's,
W123's were regularly used as taxis and have covered many millions of miles.
The W123 shape is revered by art directors, designers, photographers and all manner of creative folk with an eye for classic, timeless style.
This car is something of a unicorn.
The exterior colour is perfect.
More cream than white.
The interior colour is perfect.
Uber-tasteful in mid-tan.
The mileage is pretty much unheard of at less than 50K.
Cars with 2 or 3 times this mileage are pitched by dealers at much higher prices than this cracker.
This is a car to be driven.
It can be used daily.
No need to tuck it away.
Get in and drive anywhere.
The 200 petrol is economical and spritely with plenty of get up and go.
Certainly not sluggish or slow.
Kick down kicks in at just the right moment.
Ridiculously comfortable, feeling more like your favourite armchair than a car seat.
This car is for cruising.
With an automatic gearbox, the act of driving is luxurious and languid.
The history and paperwork with this car is as impressive as the car itself.
The fully stamped Maintenance booklet and Owner's manual are both in mint condition.
There's a stack of MOT's supporting 49K miles and an MOT from March this year, even though this car is MOT and Road Tax exempt (at over 40 years old).
Feel free to check the MOT history.
It's very impressive.
Specialist dealers dream of finding cars like this.
Perfect colours.
Perfect mileage.
Stunning, original condition.
If this car was being sold by a specialist dealer I have no doubt it would be priced at well over £20K.
Probably nearer £30K.
I am a private seller, not a dealer.
The price is competitive and more than realistic.
Please don't compare this car to an average example in average condition with average mileage and manual gearbox that's offered at two or three thousand pounds less than mine.
If you're not looking for the best available then this car isn't for you.
The car is registered in my name at my address and is garaged.
FYI I am reluctant to drive it as I don't want the mileage to get above 50K.
Please note there are a few tiny blemishes commensurate with age.
It's not "as new" externally but is as close to "as new" as it gets.
Rather than have any blemishes rectified or painted I have left things as they are.
Transparency is key with a car like this.
There's nothing to hide and everything to celebrate.
Supplied with the supplying main dealers' original number plates and rear window sticker and leather key fob with two keys.
I love the analogue nature of this car.
The side windows wind up and down by hand !
The sunroof pushes back and forth to open and close by hand !
It seals perfectly and doesn't leak.
I'm looking for serious, genuine buyers.
Not tyre-kickers or time wasters.
Thank you.
John the details below
Rye, East Sussex
