Mercedes introduced the W123 to European markets in sedan form in 1976. It was the next step beyond the W114 and W115 coupes and sedans that had been around since 1967. Two years later, a station ...

Mercedes-Benz is celebrating an important anniversary for the W123 family of cars -- the ones known here in the states by names like 240D, 280E and 300TD.

In this detailed video, we show you how to restore the differential of a classic Mercedes W123. From disassembly to reassembly, we cover every step to ensure your differential runs smoothly and ...

The W123, built from 1976 to 1985, is more or less the forefather of today's E Class. Of course, the older car is vastly more spartan than the tech-laden latest, but they both live in roughly the ...

“W123” is Mercedes’ internal designation for its “E-Class” from 1976-1985. My grandmother had many choices in 1979. She could have purchased the basic 240D diesel, 300D diesel, 280E sedan, 280CE coupe ...

Design-wise, the W123 Mercedes-Benz blended cues from the W116 S-Class and the R/C 107 SL models on a midsize body. Even today, the W123's design is appreciated for its elegance.

The W123 is the equivalent of today’s E-Class but, because the E-Class name didn't exist back then, W123 is the common name – derived from the internal Mercedes model code – for the ...

When Mercedes-Benz introduced the W123 in 1976 at a price they felt was reasonable for the best or nothing, it was a hit. People wanted to buy these cars so much, there was a one-year waiting list ...

The Mercedes-Benz W123 remains a car worth celebrating, and Martin Buckley has done just that and more in this beautiful book. Check out some pictures of the must-have volume below. Self-published ...

Nothing to see here: From the front, this looks like a worn but stock 1981 Mercedes-Benz W123 300TD estate wagon. 2. eBay. A change of perspective makes a huge difference.

The W123 will be part of RM Sotheby's Essen auction, taking place April. It's estimated to sell between €60,000 and €70,000 (about $69,000 to $80,000). Comment(s) Recommended ...