Highlights
- Comprehensive ‘nut & bolt’ restoration in 2021
- Work included a complete engine rebuild performed
- All suspension components replaced with new
- Glass removal restoration for comprehensive bodywork
- Well presented in Classic White with Blue Fabric interior
- Current MOT runs to December 2025 with no advisories
- Recently registered as a Historic Vehicle
The Appeal
The W123 can reasonably lay claim to being peak classic three-box saloon. Few cars do handsome, understated and quality in quite the same way. Which likely explains why they remain so popular with enthusiasts.
That buoyant demand and solid values explain why this Classic White 230E received such a comprehensive restoration back in 2021. The work covered virtually every aspect of the car, from bodywork and paintwork to interior and mechanicals, including a full engine rebuild. It presents today in quite magnificent condition, the blue fabric interior with its Zebrano wood highlights being a particular draw.
Enthusiasts will note desirable period features like the ‘Mexican Hat’ alloys, manual sunroof and Blaupunkt sound system.
The vendor acquired the car last year and has clearly looked after it. It carries MOT to December 2025 with no advisories. That could be the car’s last test because it achieved HIstoric Vehicle status from April this year, making it tax and MOT exempt.
The vendor states it would be difficult to find a better example of this model. Looking at the photos, it would be hard to disagree.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 31st December 1984
- Seven registered keepers
- Current keeper since July 2024
- Underwent full nut & bolt restoration in 2021 including glass and engine removal
- Large history file of invoices and photos documenting this and other work
- Factory brochures and paperwork as shown
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle
- Current MOT valid to 1st December 2025 wth no advisories
- 103,370 miles showing on test and 103,835 miles showing in photos
- Registration will be removed prior to sale
The Condition
- Very well presented car following extensive 2021 renovation work detailed in photos
- Finished in factory correct Classic White (737U) which is in good order
- Bodywork is well kept with flush, straight panels following restoration
- Sits on optional Mexican Hat alloy wheels which are in good condition
- The vendor states that the bodywork is in very good order
- Very smart refurbished blue fabric interior win very good condition
- Zebrano wood trim and Blaupunkt radio cassette fitted
- All instruments/gauges are working properly we are told
- Specification included a manually operated sunroof
The Mechanics
- Rebuilt 2,299cc 4cyl fuel injected engine
- 4spd automatic transmission
- Starts, runs, and drives as it should we are told
- Complete engine rebuild in 2021
- All suspension components replaced with new at the same time
- No advisories on current MOT
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