Highlights
- 2 registered keepers from new
- Current ownership since 2021
- High specification including air conditioning, power steering, and self-levelling rear suspension
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Sold new in Italy by Trivellato dealer
The Appeal
The Mercedes-Benz W123 is rightly celebrated as one of the most robustly engineered saloons to ever hit the market. They've become famous for their ability to rack up the miles with ease. Famously, many W123S that reached obsolescence were sold to South Africa, where many still run happily today - proving themselves on rough roads and relying on very little pampering. Built to exacting standards during Mercedes' golden era, it's still praised as one of the best cars the marque ever assembled.
This Italian-market example presents an appealing opportunity, having been sold new by the respected Trivellato dealership and benefiting from just 2 registered keepers from new. The vendor notes the impressive equipment list, including air conditioning, power steering, and self-levelling rear suspension.
The vendor notes some marks to the bodywork and wear to one seat shoulder, but otherwise reports the car to be in good mechanical order. It's accompanied by an inspection valid through to December 2027.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1983
- Sold new in Italy by Trivellato dealer
- 2 registered keepers from new
- In current ownership since 2021
- Italian registration
- Italian inspection valid to December 2027
- Accompanied by:
- Original handbooks and manuals
- Original build sheet
- Original catalogue
- Registration paperwork
The Condition
- Vendor describes the car as presenting well
- Metallic livery perfectly suits the car's lines
- Some marks noted in the bodywork
- Chromework is contrasting nicely
- Chrome double external mirrors
- Fitted with front lights from another W123
- Interior is in good overall order
- Seat damage noted on the shoulder area
- Instruments appear legible
- Some marks on the dashboard here and there
- Impressive equipment list including:
- Front lights
- Air conditioning
- Power steering
- Self-levelling rear suspension
- Electric front windows
- Central armrest
- Tow hook, previously used to tow a 500kg boat
The Mechanics
- 2.4-litre 4-cylinder diesel powerplant
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Believed to be mechanically standard
- Engine bay appears in fine condition
- Vendor states the car is in good mechanical order
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