1982 Mercedes Benz 280TE Station Wagon
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Specifications:
Engine: 2.8 liter straight 6 petrol fuel injected Transmission: 4 speed automatic Features: P/S, A/C, Electric windows, Sun roof |
The Mercedes-Benz W123 is a range of executive cars produced by German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz from November 1975 to January 1986. The W123 models surpassed their predecessor, the Mercedes-Benz W114 models, as the most successful Mercedes, selling 2.7 million units before the production ended in the autumn 1985 for saloon/sedan and January 1986 for coupé and estate/station wagon. The W123 became a hit with the public due to its modern look. Following the slow build-up during the first year of production as to ensure the high and consistent quality, the customers who placed their orders faced a lengthy waiting period of nine to twelve months. A black market emerged for the customers who were willing to pay more for immediate delivery. A slightly used W123 commanded about 5,000 Deutsche Mark premium over its original sale price
Like its predecessors, W123 gained the reputation of being over-engineered, well-built, durable, and reliable. Many taxi companies chose W123 for this reason, and they were common sight in Germany. Reaching 500,000 or 1,000,000 km with minor mechanical issues was common with W123 used as taxicabs. Once the W123 reached the end of service life, they were often shipped to Africa and third world countries where they were highly esteemed for ability to travel on rough roads and further without frequent maintenance.
At the 1977 IAA in Frankfurt, the first-ever factory-built estate, S123, was introduced. The letter T in the model designation stood for Tourismus und Transport (Touring and Transport). Previous estates had been custom-built by the coachbuilders, namely Binz. S123 production began in April 1978 at Mercedes-Benz Bremen factory. All engines except the 2-litre version of the M115 were available in the range.
W123 production ended in January 1986 with 63 final T-models rolling out. Most popular single models were the 240 D (455,000 built), the 230 E (442,000 built), and the 200 D (378,000 built).
This lovely 280TE is in a very good original condition. It has been painted in the original paint colour and the interior is still original. The mileage is only 160,000km with and although it doesn't have the books, it does have the original medical kit in place and has never been opened. The car is in incredible condition for a car of its age. Mechanically the car is in excellent condition, the engine is tight and the gearbox is smooth. Survivor cars like this do not come up often, a fantastic daily driver or collectors car. The car has all the available extras including A/C, P/S, Electric window, Sunroof, and Mag wheels
Price is R350,000
Like its predecessors, W123 gained the reputation of being over-engineered, well-built, durable, and reliable. Many taxi companies chose W123 for this reason, and they were common sight in Germany. Reaching 500,000 or 1,000,000 km with minor mechanical issues was common with W123 used as taxicabs. Once the W123 reached the end of service life, they were often shipped to Africa and third world countries where they were highly esteemed for ability to travel on rough roads and further without frequent maintenance.
At the 1977 IAA in Frankfurt, the first-ever factory-built estate, S123, was introduced. The letter T in the model designation stood for Tourismus und Transport (Touring and Transport). Previous estates had been custom-built by the coachbuilders, namely Binz. S123 production began in April 1978 at Mercedes-Benz Bremen factory. All engines except the 2-litre version of the M115 were available in the range.
W123 production ended in January 1986 with 63 final T-models rolling out. Most popular single models were the 240 D (455,000 built), the 230 E (442,000 built), and the 200 D (378,000 built).
This lovely 280TE is in a very good original condition. It has been painted in the original paint colour and the interior is still original. The mileage is only 160,000km with and although it doesn't have the books, it does have the original medical kit in place and has never been opened. The car is in incredible condition for a car of its age. Mechanically the car is in excellent condition, the engine is tight and the gearbox is smooth. Survivor cars like this do not come up often, a fantastic daily driver or collectors car. The car has all the available extras including A/C, P/S, Electric window, Sunroof, and Mag wheels
Price is R350,000