Does 1985 make it a classic?

[B325YUD]

Hi all, I'm the new (second) owner of a low mileage '85 230 TE Auto.

I like old cars, with as little electronics as possible as I like to get my hands dirty, but other than test driving a second-hand, rusty one of these probably 15 years ago, I know almost nothing about Mercedes cars.

I'm also a fan of rear wheel drive, and estate cars, so this one fits the bill there. I don't like rust - my current and previous daily drivers being old Beemers means I get to see plenty - but this one doesn't appear to really have any.

I know I will have plenty of questions while re-commissioning my new toy so I'm sure I'll soon be finding my way around the tech sections with W123 queries.

Andy

 

[219]

Good condition W123 estates are quite rare and highly desirable these days .

They are considered classics by many and have a loyal following . There is an annual national day held for them with large numbers turning up .

 

[B325YUD]

Thanks. I'll keep an eye on the events. All my stuff is last-century - the older the better!

 

[trainer]

Hi and welcome to the forum

 

[Dieselman]

1985 doesn't make it a classic, but being a W123 TE does because they are in demand and there aren't many about.
It was Mercedes first estate car so that means it has some cache.