Purchased from a pilot friend of mine who passed away a few years ago. He purchased in from the original owner back in 1998. He had the engine rebuilt at 200K because he wanted it "right." In the past few years I have owned it, The wagon currently has 214, 000 miles on it. I have done considerable work, which is listed below. For the cosmetic condition, Study the pictures carefully. There are lots of them. All areas of this wagon rate 9 or above including original paint, rare black interior, dash, wood, trim and mechanical. Not even a spec of rust. Always garaged and never subject to road salt. If you are seriously interested in purchasing, please email Kent - sales@mercedessource.com - and he would be happy to share more details with you.
Product Details
- Rebuilt engine at 200,000 miles including new pistons and liners
- Complete new brake system overhaul - included new ATE calipers
- Complete front end rebuild including new front springs and shocks
- Rear hydraulic suspension overhaul - pump, leveling valve, and accumulators
- New upgraded climate control valve
- Rebuilt fuel injectors
- Rebuilt lift pump
- New hood pad
- New H4 headlights
- New headlight surrounds
- Many new misc parts like wipers, led dash bulbs, some new wood and much more
Almost everything on the car works as it should. The only things I know of that don't are the air-conditioning and the tack. The A/C was not recharged when the engine was replaced. Do not try to check out online. Contact us if you are interested. If you have any questions, please email - sales@mercedessource.com
It even has the rare factory roof bars in like new condition.
Let's take a closer look at the exterior. You can see the deep shine. Look at all the chrome and aluminum trim. They are like new with no fading. Even under the fender wells, you will never see another W123 wagon like this that is a driver!
The body has never had any accident damage or repaint, and the paint, trim, and exterior accessories are almost perfect. There are no door dings to speak of, and the only flaw is a very, very small dent in the lip of the left rear fender.
The front suspension has been totally rebuilt. All the brakes are new. ( new ATE calipers not just rebuilts ). New Bilstein shocks. The wheels have been repainted and come with Michelin tires with about 90 percent tread.
The interior and the interior trim are a 9.75. When do you see wood this good? Not cracks in the dash. Look at the felt seals around the door openings and the plastic trim work around the upper part of the doors!
Just look at the condition of the headliner. This will always tell you how well the car has been treated!
And the engine is a real sight for diesel enthusiasts and a real sound to behold. It starts quickly, runs smoothly, and produces a ton of power. The transmission shifts exceptionally well. Many new parts have been replaced in and around the engine compartment to make the car a very reliable daily driver. I even installed an upgraded climate control valve for the cabin heating system.
This is a very special milestone Mercedes Benz. It was the very first (1981) W123 to receive the turbo diesel engine and the condition makes it super rare indeed!