Automobile Makes & Models

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.

This exhaustive history presents the entire Mercedes-Benz heritage from Benz and Daimlers separate ventures through their 1926 merger and the 1999 deal that created Daimler-Chrysler. Dennis Adlers masterful photos depict classics like the behemoth 7.6-liter 770 Grosser introduced in 1930, the legendary gullwing 300SL, and 1998s supercharged SLK230, to name but a few. Along the way, readers witness an incredible racing heritage that encompasses drivers from Fangio to Moss to Hakkinen, wartime activities, and a succession of design exercises and trendsetting cars unrivaled in the history of the automobile.

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