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| Its now known as The Taxi; W123 78 230 Mimosa Yellow | |
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| Benzsc1 | Mon May 31, 2010 11:56 pm Post #1 |
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I picked this up today I have always liked the W123 models and this came up in a way to good to miss out on. Basically its been in the same family from new on the log book I am the third owner its in a pretty rare colour and being garaged all its life and maintained to a high standard both mechanically and body wise. the body work does need a little tidying no more than about four small rust bubble and having the paint rematched where its been painted in different areas at different times there is a very slight mismatch in some lights but i plan to mop it anyway and see if that makes any difference. Its done high miles cant remember exact figure but recall seeing 220,000 ish on the clock! I was to busy looking at how clean she is, but she drives and looks like she has well over half that mileage knocked off the clock Its even got the original medium wave radio unit that works great. Its got service history including its original hand and service books. Oh and the colour its mimosa yellow I havent seen many in this colour for obvious reasons its an aquired taste I like it ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Enjoy Edited by Benzsc1, Thu Sep 23, 2010 11:25 pm.
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| blankcanvas | Tue Jun 1, 2010 12:03 am Post #2 |
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they're a fantastic car,well wear (a bit biased...on my 4th w123 coupe) :-) Edited by blankcanvas, Tue Jun 1, 2010 12:05 am.
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| stwat | Tue Jun 1, 2010 12:07 am Post #3 |
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Fantastic cars that are fetching very good money these days. My old man had a white 1978 one
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| kentronix | Tue Jun 1, 2010 12:18 am Post #4 |
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absolutely lovely mate, I love a 123. |
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| katie | Tue Jun 1, 2010 7:13 am Post #5 |
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Loving the colour
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| Russell | Tue Jun 1, 2010 8:13 am Post #6 |
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FABULOUS mate!!! Had a 230 myself - LOVE that colour! Could do with a BANANNA around the tailpipe area though!!! Really will need to call you Johnny Banannas now!!! Its official!! Edited by Russell, Tue Jun 1, 2010 8:18 am.
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| Benzsc1 | Tue Jun 1, 2010 9:26 am Post #7 |
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Cheers for the comments guys and gals More pics added above. |
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| rhysmangatmotorsport | Tue Jun 1, 2010 11:10 am Post #8 |
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Lovely cars chap, I sold a 230E last year, mine was fully a loaded auto with a/c, leathers, e/w x4 brill cars mate.. ![]()
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| p1RATE | Tue Jun 1, 2010 1:40 pm Post #9 |
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i cant even express how much i like that car!! you are a very very lucky man! :p |
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| Benzsc1 | Tue Jun 1, 2010 1:40 pm Post #10 |
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Imao Imao |
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| Benzsc1 | Tue Jun 1, 2010 1:45 pm Post #11 |
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Cheers Pirate TBH she has grown on me massively being I have known this car all of my teenage life and through my twenties I have alway admired it but the colour alway got me but of late the colour really grew on me and being there arent many about in that colour in the UK at least it makes it that bit more special.. It time for some serious engine bay and general body detailing then off to a classic car show and shine me thinks even with the bits she need doping I still think she would do well the worst bits is slight wear on the seat bolster on the base easily fixed.TBH I was going to get a 123 and do the retro thing with polished mexican hat alloys and a slight drop TBH I think doing that to this would be sacriledge |
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| derin100 | Tue Jun 1, 2010 6:39 pm Post #12 |
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Very nice. I like the colour a lot. That'll look really good in the sun when all polished up. |
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| Benzsc1 | Tue Jun 1, 2010 7:07 pm Post #13 |
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I have fallen for it big time mate and the next glorious sunny day we have she is going out fully waxed and detailed. Thanks again for all the positive comments
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| PARI | Tue Jun 1, 2010 7:19 pm Post #14 |
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you cant stop buying motors can ya lol you got an addiction Must say its looking lovely though geez, another merc to the fleet hey all good in the hood that colour is looking wicked. anyway whats hapening to the 24V???? |
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| Benzsc1 | Tue Jun 1, 2010 7:37 pm Post #15 |
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Hi ya Pari mate.... Dont know whats wrong with me mate..... addicted I really could not have refused this honestly under normal circumstances I probably would but this isnt normal clearly as niether am I The 24 Valve mate yes I owe a few of you on here an apology for being so tardy I am still fighting for room art mine so I can bring the 24v back from my dads that will happen in the next week or so (clearly buying more cars is not the answer I will call you soon as she is back here ready to get broken up. Oh and Maggot if you read this I too owe you an apology photos will be on there way you know what I mean.... |
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| AndyBoroFC | Tue Jun 1, 2010 10:27 pm Post #16 |
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Brown and beige are all the rage...
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Oh my stars that is lovely! Always been a fan of a nice 123. I can see what you mean about the colour previously but now it definitely works in a lairy 70s kind of way. I can see what you mean about wanting to keep it original but I don't think a set of Mexican hats would do that any harm.
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| Russell | Tue Jun 1, 2010 10:33 pm Post #17 |
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Have to say Mex Hats in my opp is a NO-NO on this car because the yellow trims just work so well. The metalics look great with Mex Hats, but the block shades like this Yellow really work with those trims. Why taker its "impact" away!! |
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| Rich27 | Tue Jun 1, 2010 10:37 pm Post #18 |
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Loverly. My old freind Ra`s (yup hippy parents) had one, lovely cars. |
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| chrismatheou | Tue Jun 1, 2010 10:44 pm Post #19 |
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That is so nice and clean! The colour really suits it too imo but have you ever thought about being a taxi driver?
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| Benzsc1 | Wed Jun 2, 2010 3:56 pm Post #20 |
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A Cab driver??? Well actually yes its been considered but this would make a better taxi in NY surely? TBH in Malta they would have no issue using this as a taxi although they would prefer a 240D they are probably still using them now... |
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| MarkoTheMerc190D | Wed Jun 2, 2010 5:21 pm Post #21 |
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What a great car! I love those original wheel trims I think it looks great the way it already is But it's your choice! Either way it's a great straight original car Mark |
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| Conrad | Thu Jun 3, 2010 1:26 am Post #22 |
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She's a beaut! Very jealous! |
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| matth190 | Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:48 am Post #23 |
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They use the 123 240D and the 124 200 here in Malta Splendid car you've got there mate! Which 24V are you going to break? the black one? :O |
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| Benzsc1 | Fri Jun 11, 2010 2:55 pm Post #24 |
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Cheers Matt, God no the Black one is staying in one piece its the red 300E-24 the saloon I bought for spares last year....... ;D |
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| Pontoneer | Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:27 am Post #25 |
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Lovely looking car - I thought Maple Yellow when I saw the pics , one of the standard colours and quite similar . That one looks to be in cracking condition . I've got a 420SE coming for breaking soon , if you need any bits let me know as W126's share a lot of components with W123's . |
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| Pontoneer | Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:31 am Post #26 |
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I'd keep the steel wheels and trims as they just look right on the car . Might swap the headlamps for the later facelift ones though ( can always be reversed if you keep the original ones ) . Oh , and I see you need a nearside mirror . Edited by Pontoneer, Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:32 am.
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| Benzsc1 | Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:06 am Post #27 |
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Thanks Pontoneer will bear that in mind although I do like the early style head lamps. Only thing guys I might have been a little undecided when I firmly stated she stays completely original........ Just wait and see.....Oh and dont worry anything I do will be completley reversable within half a day.... Not given to much away there then!
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| manalishi | Thu Jun 24, 2010 12:26 pm Post #28 |
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Hey Si. I've had more time to look at the pix and I think that for the time, effort and money spent on drop/mods, you could do the same but get it close to being super-original - a really great GTG/show car. The colour is perfect for it. Anyway - you've always got the other MBs for 'street attitude'
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| GenerationObese | Thu Jun 24, 2010 3:22 pm Post #29 |
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| Benzsc1 | Sat Jun 26, 2010 10:30 pm Post #30 |
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First of all Sorry Russell Just what I said I wouldnt do! Right some more pics Managed to pick up a bargain set of 6.5 x 14" genuine Bundt Fuchs or Mexican hats as some say I am considering (more than likely will having the paint stripped off them and hand polishing them I think they look much better but one other thing is they have transformed they way the car drives it feel lighter on its feet and handles much better even though it was still a positive experience before hand!I was considering a set of 16" bbs rs cpoies more than likely but I must admit the Bundts suit the car really well in a period way Maybe more mods to come but all in good taste I gave her a bit of a polish today fitted the alloys and took the headlamp glass off and cleaned it inside and out wow what a difference that made she looks much fresher imo ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Spot the colour difference below between the front and rear ![]() ![]() ![]() Edited by Benzsc1, Sat Jun 26, 2010 11:11 pm.
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| Russell | Sun Jun 27, 2010 9:20 am Post #31 |
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"Step into my office Bogermill" Nah seriously mate it does look good with the hats, i do prefer the trims especialy with such a strong colour. but its your automobile bannana at the end of the day - as long as your out there having fun in it thats all that matters. Whatever way you slice the bananna, its a GORGEOUS car!!! |
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| Benzsc1 | Sun Jun 27, 2010 12:11 pm Post #32 |
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In your own special way Russell you have just made every thing ok!!Cheers Pal
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| Russell | Sun Jun 27, 2010 5:03 pm Post #33 |
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Folk have been saying im special for years mate, years!!! I think we all know by now what they have been meaning...lol Enjoy that gorgeous Benz mate, shes beautiful, in fact id go so far as to say:
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| EddieJT | Wed Jul 14, 2010 5:13 pm Post #34 |
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What is it with all the Beverly Hill's Cop references? lol And lovely W123 BTW |
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| Benzsc1 | Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:59 pm Post #35 |
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Oh all that well when Russ had his 560 SEL he wrote in his signature that he could officially start calling himself Victor Maitland or something like that lol Well it just stuck and as both he and I were big Foley fans until the dreaded third came out we randomly qoute all this type of guff for no reason other than our own humour I guess ..... I love it I think it confuses others sometimes though!Actually Russ there was a 500 SL just like your in BHC2!!! Quality 'Have you ever driven a Mercedes Axle'
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| Benzsc1 | Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:59 pm Post #36 |
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Oh And Thanks for the Compliment Eddie hopefully she will look alot better soon
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| merc190uk | Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:18 pm Post #37 |
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mate that looks f'in brilliant
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| Russell | Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:34 pm Post #38 |
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Haha i love out humour too mate, it never fails to make me smile!!!! "This is not my locker" |
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| EddieJT | Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:03 am Post #39 |
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Oh I see haha. As a kid we had a copy of BHC2 on VHS, which I watched over and over lol, so I recognised all the quotes and names. |
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| Benzsc1 | Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:43 pm Post #40 |
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Thats great me too they were very funny so that means eddie you can join in should you wish.But just remember " I aint fallin for no bannana in my tail pipe!"
Cheers Steve wait till you see the finished article i am hoping she will look better unsure on other opinions but we will see I really hope I can make Retro still got sheds of work to do on her to get it done! |
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Only thing guys I might have been a little undecided when I firmly stated she stays completely original........ Just wait and see.....






mate that looks f'in brilliant
they were very funny
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