Ahhh, this is my absolute favorite color for the interior on the 123's with the "bunny" headrests. They have much more style than the flat ones on later models, including mine. I am going to look for a pair of those in burgundy soon. Love the color-keyed wheel caps too.
Fantastic old car. Interesting that you mentioned it standing out in the parking lot. Here in the US almost every car is black, white or various shades of grey inbetween. Color has almost vanished from the world of the automobile. I hate it. I love that "English Red". I actually chose red when I bought myself a new car three years ago literally so that I could find it easitly in parking lots.
Yes it really has got very boring these days. It’s also become a safety thing, other drivers are far more likely to notice your car if it’s different to everything else out there.
Really enjoying your style of videos! I want to buy a W123 but am concerned about the vacuum systems. Are these problematic and how difficult are these to fully sort?
Thank you! Don’t be, it’s a very straight forward system. In this video I talk about the one on a diesel but the petrols are even simpler th-cam.com/video/3c-S1zUPmtQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=LmL8xV8Bd1ocVK90
My dad bought them purely due to us filling up on the farm. And taking some diesel with. I can see the steering wheel as well as the dash trim strip are the pre-facelift one. The colour also. The dash is LOVELY!
These were popular here in Australia as well. Ac was standard as was PS . Other options were pw /pm/cl on later variants. 1.5m km plus wasn't unheard of. Great videos as usual
English Red. I love the way the Germans subtly (?) insult the English, implying they somewhat colour blind!!! Also the bunny rabbit headrests!! Yes, as you turn on aircon, its like throwing an anchor out the back!!
Don’t forget the CKD models assembled in China in 1988 and 1989. Very hard to find information on them but they built 200 model regular wheelbase sedans and unique to China 230E long wheelbase models.
Didn’t know about the dealer options. All of the 240d’s I ever saw had no left mirror. That’s how I differentiated them from a distance. I never saw a 300d without both rvm’s. My dad bought a 300d w123, 1981 model, in 1985. I believe he paid a princely R19k for it, back then. Stayed in the family for 21 years, before he sold it, after my mum passed. It had a slightly different steering wheel - didn’t have the serrations on either side of the horn. But it still had four of those delightful devil horn style headrests! The aircon, I believe, weighed an absolute ton. My uncle (cheapskate) had a 1983 200, and opted to remove the entire unit, with compressor, when his gave trouble. He said two guys had to carry it away😂. What marvellous automobiles!
"A few compliments". Yes. Wherever I take my 300D, compliments shower down. A good looking W123 attracts attention. Wherever I drive, Im amazed how infrequently I see another W123 on the road, and I say so because I know there are many W123's around. Are theyxall just once a month cars? I wonder. /I saw from earlier pix of the motor, that the return pipes might do with replacing.
I have a also the 300 D,but what I would like to know is where this one came from,it has electric windows,open slide sun roof and headrests front and back 🤔 I absolutely enjoy this car and draws so much attention 👌
@@shaneolivier1650 Again what do you mean? My family had many 123's in SA. Both gas and diesel. This absolutely you did get in SA. It doesn't have a sun roof at all in fact. And is typical of an early model 123 300D. Apart from the A/C which was uncommon but could be ordered from factory.
I really like the 123, it’s the last old school looking type, but honestly only the turbo version and the 230 E is useable. ( of course all six cylinder models are also rolling as well , just unfortunately they needed a petrol station) By the way in my opinion the w124 is the best Mercedes ever if anyone doesn’t mind that the style is a little bit modern not so classic as the w123!! Cheers from Hungary 🇭🇺
Ahhh, this is my absolute favorite color for the interior on the 123's with the "bunny" headrests. They have much more style than the flat ones on later models, including mine. I am going to look for a pair of those in burgundy soon. Love the color-keyed wheel caps too.
The “Pergament” interior colour is always the best compliment for an “English Rot” exterior ❤
Channel is growing nicely 🎉🍾
Slowly but surely, always fun doing videos for it.
Fantastic old car. Interesting that you mentioned it standing out in the parking lot. Here in the US almost every car is black, white or various shades of grey inbetween. Color has almost vanished from the world of the automobile. I hate it. I love that "English Red". I actually chose red when I bought myself a new car three years ago literally so that I could find it easitly in parking lots.
Yes it really has got very boring these days. It’s also become a safety thing, other drivers are far more likely to notice your car if it’s different to everything else out there.
Really enjoying your style of videos! I want to buy a W123 but am concerned about the vacuum systems. Are these problematic and how difficult are these to fully sort?
Thank you! Don’t be, it’s a very straight forward system. In this video I talk about the one on a diesel but the petrols are even simpler th-cam.com/video/3c-S1zUPmtQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=LmL8xV8Bd1ocVK90
Beautiful old car. Love the diesel cars.
Me too!
My dad bought them purely due to us filling up on the farm. And taking some diesel with.
I can see the steering wheel as well as the dash trim strip are the pre-facelift one. The colour also.
The dash is LOVELY!
These were popular here in Australia as well. Ac was standard as was PS . Other options were pw /pm/cl on later variants. 1.5m km plus wasn't unheard of. Great videos as usual
Thank you!
English Red. I love the way the Germans subtly (?) insult the English, implying they somewhat colour blind!!!
Also the bunny rabbit headrests!!
Yes, as you turn on aircon, its like throwing an anchor out the back!!
❤
Lovely. would love to own that - when is it going for sale?
Pity that the non turbo version is not happy to get to the ideal 120 kmph cruise mark for overtaking on the motorway.
They easily do, have a look at this video th-cam.com/users/shortsJ-QpvqpK9xU?si=uOtl4s391ZrN38IE
Hi Keyan, can you assist on fixing a cluster that’s partially/ partly working?
You’re welcome to get hold of me on WhatsApp on +27780088781
Don’t forget the CKD models assembled in China in 1988 and 1989. Very hard to find information on them but they built 200 model regular wheelbase sedans and unique to China 230E long wheelbase models.
Needles arent faded - I like that. Needles match the paintwork. :-)
Didn’t know about the dealer options. All of the 240d’s I ever saw had no left mirror. That’s how I differentiated them from a distance. I never saw a 300d without both rvm’s. My dad bought a 300d w123, 1981 model, in 1985. I believe he paid a princely R19k for it, back then. Stayed in the family for 21 years, before he sold it, after my mum passed. It had a slightly different steering wheel - didn’t have the serrations on either side of the horn. But it still had four of those delightful devil horn style headrests! The aircon, I believe, weighed an absolute ton. My uncle (cheapskate) had a 1983 200, and opted to remove the entire unit, with compressor, when his gave trouble. He said two guys had to carry it away😂. What marvellous automobiles!
"A few compliments". Yes. Wherever I take my 300D, compliments shower down. A good looking W123 attracts attention. Wherever I drive, Im amazed how infrequently I see another W123 on the road, and I say so because I know there are many W123's around. Are theyxall just once a month cars? I wonder. /I saw from earlier pix of the motor, that the return pipes might do with replacing.
I have a also the 300 D,but what I would like to know is where this one came from,it has electric windows,open slide sun roof and headrests front and back 🤔 I absolutely enjoy this car and draws so much attention 👌
What do you mean where it came from? It's a South African car.
@petercollingwood522 This specific one you did not get in South Africa
@@shaneolivier1650 Again what do you mean? My family had many 123's in SA. Both gas and diesel. This absolutely you did get in SA. It doesn't have a sun roof at all in fact. And is typical of an early model 123 300D. Apart from the A/C which was uncommon but could be ordered from factory.
They were options on all w123’s.
I so wish the 300D in SA had come with a turbo. The US is filled with w123 300D turbos. Yet here in SA we did not. Sad, so sad.
I really like the 123, it’s the last old school looking type, but honestly only the turbo version and the 230 E is useable. ( of course all six cylinder models are also rolling as well , just unfortunately they needed a petrol station) By the way in my opinion the w124 is the best Mercedes ever if anyone doesn’t mind that the style is a little bit modern not so classic as the w123!!
Cheers from Hungary 🇭🇺
Yes I agree on the w124, it is peak Mercedes. I’ve owned all the w123’s, the only one I’ve kept is the 200D Manual.
This is interesting why this is exactly what was left when it was really as slow as a bicycle?🤣