Vehicle Description
Price slashed $5,000! In the 21 years of My Car Guy, this is one of
our favorites. This is a W123 Executive Sedan that was built by
Mercedes-Benz from 1976 to 1986. The chassis and powertrain were
used in many limos that were two feet longer; the sedan was very
popular with taxi companies all over Europe where they typically
logged 300k-600k miles with only minor mechanical issues. This car
is one-family owned since new. It was ordered by an
Italian-American born in Lucca Italy from the Mercedes-Benz dealer
in Lucca, where he had a vacation home. During the gray market
period of the 1980s he imported the car to his home in San
Francisco. He died about 15 years ago and the car sat until
recently when a very top Mercedes specialist went through it
entirely. These cars are of an exceptional build quality, have a
timeless classic look, and are great to drive. This is a good read
on how it feels to drive a W123:
http://www.dailypublic.com/articles/02262018/body-buzz-mercedes-123%E2%80%94-vintage-car-drive
This car shows low original miles - there is probably another
200k-400k miles that it is capable of. We offer this appreciating
and useable near-mint classic for an amazing $9,900. The car is in
our display warehouse in Lockeford close Lodi, a wine region
located in the Central Valley wine region of California. If
financing is needed, you might try these classic car lenders:
https://www.jjbest.com/auto-finance/collector-car-financing.aspx?Source=4124
or https://www.hagerty.com/finance/classic-car-financing. Here is a
great article on the gray market era of the 1980s:
https://www.hagerty.com/media/market-trends/gray-market-imports/Note:
The driver seat can be easily repaired by probably the best auto
upholsterer in the Bay Area who works out of his home. We chose to
show it in the condition found.Engine: 2.5L M123 inline-6 cylinder,
140 HP @ 5,500 rpm, 176 lb-ft. Torque @ 3,500 rpm
TorqueTransmission: 3-speed automaticColors: Blue Silver with Blue
cloth seatsBrakes: 4-wheel discOdometer: 106,274 original milesVIN:
123026-1A-228448 Visit My Car Guy online at www.mycarguy-sf.com to
see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at (415) 860-1505
today to schedule your test drive.