GTPCW: 1976-1986 Mercedes-Benz 123 series

[Snikle]

Poll 1413: 1976-1986 Mercedes-Benz 123 Series nominated by @Neddo

Body Styles: 4dr Sedan (W123), 2 door coupe (C123), 4 door limousine (V123), 5 door estate (S123)
Engine: 2.0-2.3l I4 petrol , 2.5-2.8l I6 petrol, 2.0-2.4l I4 diesel, 3.0l I5 diesel, 3.0l I5 turbodiesel
Power: 54-182 HP
Torque: 83-184 lb-ft
Transmission: 4 speed 722.1 automatic, 4 speed 4G-TRONIC auto, 4 speed manual, 5 speed manual
Weight: 1340-1625 kg
Drivetrain: FR
Country: Germany
Additional Info: Also offered as a chassis (F123) for ambulances and hearses, but I won't include any of those. Also no AMGs for this nomination.

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[Snikle]

I really like these old benzes, and they're tanks to boot. Easy cool, maybe not enough for an SZ but they're great cars.

 

[Neddo]

Easy million miles while still retaining class and usability at the same time. Robust luxury at its finest like LS400 or W140. But by far the prettiest of them. SZ

 

[JohnBM01]

I always thought this was a very nice car. Not mind-blowing in any sense, but also not boring and mundane. I am also uncertain if certain kinds of people drive these cars to where their value is diminished. This one's easy for me- Cool.

 

[05XR8]

One of my older cousins used to collect these. Said they were cheaper than when he collected Saabs. Solid Cool.
I remember Car & Driver had customised a beige-yellow wagon. Really liked these era Benzes.

 

[conic]

It's not my style, but it isn't too bad. As always, Mercedes cars were extremely advanced for the 70s -80s. A bit boxy, but the coupe makes the same car look totaly different. Meh, it's not bad but I don't totally like it.

 

[EvolutionWRX]

For me, it's the quintessential Mercedes.

Cool.

 

[Centroid]

Ah the world's best taxi. This is car is a solid cool. Not because of its style, which is rather too understated for my tastes but because it took over-engineering to new heights. Imagine buying one of these in 1976 and still having it as your daily driver.

I particularly liked the way they gave the round headlamp versions, outside of the US that is, a nice smooth finish. Something other luxury German manufacturers would do less successfully 14 years later.