1980 Mercedes-Benz 230 Auto W123 Series

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 FM 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.

And Finally, a Note…

I’ve already wasted far too much precious time with two deluded dreamers. No further time-wasters will be entertained.

If you’re after a £2, 000 runaround or think this is an episode of Wheeler Dealers, kindly scroll on. This car is for the serious collector, the discerning enthusiast, and those who appreciate what it is—and what it will be worth in years to come.

The best costs money. And this is the best.