Mercedes-Benz W123
Veloce (Verlag)
978-1-84584-926-9 (ISBN)
With nearly 2.7 million cars produced, Mercedes' W123 series was hugely successful. As well as the practical saloon (sedan), Mercedes offered a stylish coupe and a roomy estate (wagon), which was built in-house for the first time. Often considered the marque's best-engineered cars of all time, they are increasingly sought after as modern classics, yet many are still suitable to drive every day. From the taxi ranks of Germany to the dusty roads of North Africa, many of these cars have led a hard life, and examples in good condition are becoming ever more difficult to find.
This guide will help you learn about the differences between models, and what to look for when buying. What are the true running costs, and what issues - with the mechanicals, body or interior - should you be wary of? Is a restoration worth considering?
This handy guide will take you step-by-step through the process of finding and evaluating a good W123 and making a successful purchase. Essential data and information about clubs and specialists will help you look after and enjoy your W123 today.
Julian Parish has long been an enthusiast for Mercedes' recent classics. He has worked with independent specialists and Mercedes itself to prepare this guide, his fifth book for Veloce. His other Buyer's Guides include the R129-series Mercedes SL and a translation of the Essential Buyer's Guide to the Mercedes W124 from German into English. He has also written the popular books "France: The Essential Guide for Car Enthusiasts", and "The Essential Guide to Driving in Europe". After a career in publishing and international software development, Julian now contributes regularly to magazines including Classic & Sports Car, and translates motoring content from French and German into English. He is a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers.
Introduction
1. Is it the right car for you?
2. Cost considerations
3. Living with a W123
4. Relative values
5. Before you view
6. Inspection equipment
7. Fifteen minute evaluation
8. Key points
9.. Serious evaluation
10. Auctions
11. Paperwork
12. What's it worth?
13. Do you really want to restore?
14. Paint problems
15. Problems due to lack of use
16. The Community
17. Vital statistics
Index
Erscheinungsdatum | 11.06.2018 |
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Reihe/Serie | Essential Buyer's Guide |
Zusatzinfo | 102 Pictures |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 139 x 195 mm |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Beruf / Finanzen / Recht / Wirtschaft |
Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Auto / Motorrad | |
ISBN-10 | 1-84584-926-4 / 1845849264 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-84584-926-9 / 9781845849269 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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