“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 ...

Ask anyone to paint a picture of a classic Mercedes-Benz, and chances are the image of a W123 might appear. Such is the impact of that model that it still makes an impression today. It was renowned ...