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Highlights

Restored to a high standard fifteen years ago by the original owner
Electric sunroof in perfect working order
Rare automatic transmission with lever on steering column
Impeccably preserved original upholstery
The seller informs us that it is very pleasant to drive and is ready for use
Only two previous owners

The Appeal

Using the W123's legendarily robust platform as the basis for its new coupe, Mercedes-Benz created a highly successful car in the late 1970s. If we also consider that the design was the work of Bruno Sacco and Friedrich Geiger, it is not surprising that the C123 looked absolutely fantastic.

We are pleased to offer this beautifully preserved 1979 230C, which has only 164,647 kilometres on the odometer. The seller is the second owner, the car is garage kept and we have been told that it is only used when the roads are dry.

There are very few C123s in such good condition, so make sure you don't miss the opportunity to make it yours.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1979
Two previous owners
Vehicle is registered in Germany
The current owner has owned it for nine years
Vehicle was restored fifteen years ago by the previous owner in Germany
164,647 kilometres indicated on odometer and declared correct

The Condition

Sahara Yellow (673U)
Green fabric upholstery (036)
Paintwork is in very good condition overall with minimal imperfections
No visible imperfections on the chrome
The underbody looks extremely well maintained, which confirms that this is a vehicle that has always been garaged and only used on dry roads
The seller informs us that the tyres still have 70-75 per cent of the tread remaining
Original Mercedes-Benz Baroque alloy wheels
The upholstery, door panels, headlining and floor mats are beautifully preserved and we have been informed that they are original

The Mechanics

M115 four-cylinder 2,307 cc petrol engine with carburettor
Four-speed automatic gearbox with column-mounted lever
The seller informs us that the engine and gearbox run smoothly with no problems to report
We are informed that the brakes are very effective
The seller informs us that he has covered only 1,000-1,200 kilometres during the nine years this car has been in his ownership
Everything in the engine compartment is in good condition

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