In this episode of Restore It, James and I continue to make progress on the Mercedes W123. The current paint is prepared for new coats with 800 grit sanding pads, the rust in the engine bay is ...

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 offered the W123 in coupe form as well, with a shorter wheelbase. The coupe actually arrived before the wagons did in 1978, with their assembly taking place at the Bremen factory.

When people dredge up tired old stereotypes about "German engineering," it's this car, and this era of Mercedes-Benz, they're referring to. Sadly, the W123 represents the end of Mercedes' classic era.

Like Rue, my grandmother eventually traded in her W123 for a newer Mercedes – a 1987 190E and later the 1995 C220 I inherited. The W123’s gauges, gear selector, controls, seats, and handling are ...

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 was made before airbags were routinely fitted, but Mercedes was a pioneer of safety in motorcars and were designing crumple zones before anyone else. The 'Benz bodies are strong, but are ...

This 1985 Mercedes 250 Lang is a final-year model offered for sale in Germany and is powered by a 140hp 2.5-litre straight-six petrol engine. Everything on it looks to be in tip top condition ...

The first time I saw Khalid Gamdad’s Mercedes Benz W123 was during the Coronation drive on July 23, 2022, at the Uganda museum, which was the starting point. At the time, it was white and well ...