With nearly 2.7 million cars produced, Mercedes' W123 series was hugely successful. As well as the practical saloon (sedan), Mercedes offered a stylish coupe and a roomy estate (wagon), which was built in-house for the first time. Often considered the marque's best-engineered cars of all time, they are increasingly sought after as modern classics, yet many are still suitable to drive every day. From the taxi ranks of Germany to the dusty roads of North Africa, many of these cars have led a hard life, and examples in good condition are becoming ever more difficult to find. This guide will help you learn about the differences between models, and what to look for when buying. What are the true running costs, and what issues - with the mechanicals, body or interior - should you be wary of? Is a restoration worth considering? This handy guide will take you step-by-step through the process of finding and evaluating a good W123 and making a successful purchase. Essential data and information about clubs and specialists will help you look after and enjoy your W123 today.

About the Author
Julian Parish has long been an enthusiast for Mercedes' recent classics. He has worked with independent specialists and Mercedes itself to prepare this guide, his fifth book for Veloce. His other Buyer's Guides include the R129-series Mercedes SL and a translation of the Essential Buyer's Guide to the Mercedes W124 from German into English. He has also written the popular books "France: The Essential Guide for Car Enthusiasts", and "The Essential Guide to Driving in Europe". After a career in publishing and international software development, Julian now contributes regularly to magazines including Classic & Sports Car, and translates motoring content from French and German into English. He is a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers.

Reviews
This book provides helpful tools in evaluating this car if you are not familiar with them. - Chris Bass Freelance. Great addition to this growing range is this buying guide for Mercedes-Benz W123. Don't buy this car without a copy. - Practical Classics. If you're looking to but a W123 don't even think about it before you've read this book. It includes an evaluation section, where you can grade any potential purchase from 1 to 4 in a number of key areas. The higher the score overall, the better the car - and there's a table at the end to advise whether to buy or avoid cars based in their scores. With everything covered, from optional extras to body rot and more, Julian Parish's extensive knowledge of the model means it's hard to go wrong. - Mercedes Driver.



Book Information
ISBN 9781845849269
Author Julian Parish
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Veloce
Publisher David & Charles