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Going back to my first question: could i ask if you know for sure which of the 2 types Depo is selling? i am not certain just by reading the description. thanks again

you made me look into this!🙂 so it seems the "new type" lights became standard in all 82 and later models but, you are right, appearead earlier.How early, i don't know..but Here is an 83 2 door coupe with the earlier style lights that should't exist...

I am grateful for your help but this is not correct. NEWER models got the newer style of light from around 82 until end of production.i cannot see anything in the product description telling us which of the two styles they are selling and I am not sure how you know its the correct one. the 1st...

To the best of my knowledge, in addition to the american style lights which is not available for RHD cars, the early models had indeed the 2 seperate inserts within the square unit. The design changed in around 1982 where the w123 was slightly updated for the last few years of its production...

Thank you. This product says it will fit all rhd w123 models (76-85) but doesn't specify which style headlights this is so i asked for a photo as i need the newer of the two. this really helps.thank you

thank you! has anyone here tried this on a 2nd generation w123 reflectors?

I own an 85 230e W123 and i am based near London Headlight reflectors are terrible (and there is some condensation inside) and I am not sure i can find better ones in second hand market. Any thoughts about reconditioning/ improving them? Are there any aftermarket parts i can get? can i...

Thanks! I had the inside of the doors treated with an anti rusting type wax and i used the same product in the 2 air intakes just in front of the wind screen.I should have done the bottom of the 2 pillars as well as a blocked sunroof will leak water which often ends up there. Underneath, i had...

The only thing that was a bit disappointing was acid dipping. I dont know if i was a bit unlucky but: the acid did not reach everywhere.Small holes had to be drilled apparently and that was not done.I had airtight parts under the rear wheel arches and those were not cleaned. Also this white-ish...

I did find a replacement cassette online but it was a bit rubbish. Eventually I found a cheap donor car which had a great interior so i ended up using a lot of parts from there. It also had an OK electric sunroof which i ended up restoring and using in my car. the guy who did the welding is in...

I know..too good to be true😂 Apparently the coating is hydrophobic (is that the correct word?) so water and dirt slides off the paint... I don't know if any this is true..might be a waste of money..

Thank you.i think something like that has already been done to the car. I have been trying to decide if it would be worth investing in a ceramic coat on the paint.I have been reading about it but I just dont know enough.Apparently it protects the paint and keeps water off.Prices vary enormously...

it has been a while since i posted here. I am now finishing a complete restoration of my w123.I ended up acid dipping it with not amazing results but i got there in the end. Quick question:I need to make a couple of desicions about protecting the car. Has anyone had experience with ceramic...

Thank you for your replies Regarding its own engine: I bought the car with very little history so i presume that the engine was not looked after religiously.i did my best with regular oil changes etc in the last decade i own it but I think it probably has lost some of its power. I understand...

I own a 1985 230e W123 4 door sedan. I recently had a lot of work done to the body and i should now have a rust free car. i did end up using some after market panels so my car is far from "all original" but it should be healthy to drive for the next few years. I enjoy driving it but, looking at...