s123 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Station Wagon with OM617 turbo diesel, 1983

300TD Station Wagon https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/6630-1983-mercedes-benz-300td-station-wagon/ The Mercedes-Benz W123 succeeded the W114 in 1975, taking over the role of a mid-sized volume sales leader. The fresh, modern styling by Friedrich Geiger and Bruno Sacco was a hit with buyers, who waited up to a year to get their hands on one from the moment production commenced. Demand was so strong that some customers resorted to buying gently used examples for several thousand Deutschmarks above the original sale price to avoid the long backlog from the factory. Part of the delay was that Mercedes-Benz gradually increased production to ensure strict quality control, but the W123’s popularity meant that the waiting list lasted clear through to the end of production in 1986. While Mercedes buyers of today pay for the latest technology and technical wizardry, the W123’s premium price reflected its almost obsessive levels of quality and refinement. Over-engineered, meticulously built, and extremely durable, the W123 found favor with everyone from families, to executives, to heads of state. Base models served as taxis on nearly every continent and are still on duty, particularly in places where the car’s ability to handle the harshest environments is necessary. #s123 #turbodiesel #mercedes300td #oldbenz source: Hyman Ltd