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1980 Mercedes-Benz 230 (W123) – The Last Word in Automotive Integrity

There are cars. There are classics. And then, there are legends.

The Mercedes-Benz W123 isn’t just a car—it’s a benchmark. A gold standard of engineering. A machine that has outlived economies, outlasted governments, and outclassed anything in its path.

And this one? This is the best of the best.

A 44-Year-Old Time Capsule – 80, 000KM Since New

Some cars live hard lives. This one has lived a life of privilege.

Ordered new by a single fastidious lady in the Vaal Triangle, this 1980 Mercedes-Benz 230 is a bone-dry, unrestored survivor—a car that has never been welded, never been abused, and never missed a service.

With a genuine 80, 000KM on the odometer, this is the kind of preserved W123 that collectors dream of and never find.

Mercedes-Benz Overengineering at Its Finest

By the time the W123 was released in 1976, Mercedes-Benz had nothing left to prove—so they just built the best car they possibly could.

The M115 2. 3L engine is a bulletproof masterpiece, known for its silky-smooth operation, unwavering reliability, and effortless power delivery.

Mated to a refined automatic transmission, it is the perfect combination of strength, sophistication, and old-world charm.

This car does not rattle, does not creak, does not falter. It simply glides—the way only a properly maintained W123 should.

A Jewel in Factory Caledonian Green
• Finished in rare and exquisite factory Caledonian Green, an elegant and period-perfect hue that exudes sophistication.
• Mirror-straight panels, unmarked brightwork, and factory paint that has been preserved, not resprayed.
• Interior trimmed in pristine MB-Tex with checkered sports tweed, a rare and desirable combination that is both stylish and incredibly durable.
• Dash crack-free. Carpets unstained. Switchgear tight and precise, exactly as it left East London.
• Factory Becker cassette radio still fitted, because real cars don’t need touchscreens.
• Factory power steering for effortless handling.
• Left-side mirror optioned from new—something rarely seen on early W123s.
• Vacuum central locking, working perfectly, as only a properly preserved W123 can.
• Sits on original Bundt alloy wheels, factory-correct and in beautiful condition.
• A beautifully clean car, inside and out—exactly as it should be.

Maintained by a Mercedes-Benz Master

This is not just a pretty face—it is mechanically sorted and in peak health, thanks to expert hands.

Maintained and tuned by the renowned Mercedes-Benz guru, Thomas Kershaw, it drives exactly as a proper W123 should—tight, composed, and utterly refined. A Collector’s Dream – A Blue-Chip Investment

These days, finding a W123 that isn’t clapped out, sun-baked, or overworked is almost impossible.

To find a single-owner, unrestored, ultra-low-mileage example like this? That’s once in a lifetime.

Due to South Africa’s political instability, I am selling off my private collection of investment-grade classics.

This car will be professionally and safely shipped worldwide by Freight Factory at a specially negotiated rate, ensuring it arrives exactly as it stands—flawless.

If you want the ultimate W123, a no-excuses survivor, and a true heirloom of German engineering, this is it.

No time-wasters, no dreamers, no nonsense. The best costs money—serious buyers only.