As 2026 marks 50 years since its Stuttgart debut, the W123 remains the definitive benchmark for automotive longevity. From African "Grand Taxis" to pristine collector coupes, this series proved that a ...

“W123” is Mercedes’ internal designation for its “E-Class” from 1976-1985. My grandmother had many choices in 1979. She could have purchased the basic 240D diesel, 300D diesel, 280E sedan, 280CE coupe ...

The seller claims this home-brew pickup conversion is in relatively solid shape. Given the ruggedness of the 300TD estate wagon, we're inclined to believe him. That gate isn't just for looks. It's ...

What do you do when the trusty 5 cylinder diesel in your 1981 Mercedes 300TD finally requires a replacement? While most people would probably find another Mercedes diesel and enjoy several hundred ...

The Mercedes-Benz W123 officially ended production in 1986, but its story continued in China. FAW built 828 licensed cars ...

With a recent paint job and a clean MB-Tex interior, today's Nice Price or No Dice 300TD looks ready for duty. We'll still have to decide what such duty might be worth. I was kind of surprised at how ...

There's just something special about a lovingly neglected Mercedes-Benz W123 300TD estate wagon that excites us. Perhaps it's the knowledge that we could, at any time, pick one up for a very ...

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Fully restored and carefully modded, this stunning 1980 W123 Mercedes 300D is being auctioned at the moment. This is a US model originally equipped with a four-speed automatic which has been converted ...

The Mercedes-Benz W123 series was one of the most successful model lines in the history of the brand, with almost 2.7 million units built between 1976 and 1985, when it was replaced by the W124.