Found this old Merc in neighbours garage

[Vlad]

Is that from using the Russian site Vlad? Not sure on the year of the W123 but they state:


Will

Oh OK, thats interesting...I wasn't aware of that...I'll keep that in mind.

 

[jaymanek]

it woks for my 1980 W123.. and thats a later one..

 

[G-A-R-Y]

Chassis No does not show up.....you may need to check the number again

 

[fnkhan68]

ok so it has got aircon but im not convinced its factory fitted but an aftermarket system, still it is very rare for a 200 carb model and will be a big hit in the african continent where there is still a strong demand for these cars.

 

[jaymanek]

That vin plate should not be screwed on!

 

[Dieselman]

That vin plate should not be screwed on!

I bet it's the right one though.

As has been said get some new petrol in the tank and it'll fire up. Petrol degrades after some months of standing.

Try squirting petrol down the air intake when the engine is being cranked.

As it's a petrol I would think it's worth about £500-£700 with MOT.

 

[A-AvantGarde]

That vin plate should not be screwed on!

Yeah, thought that did't look right!

 

[Flash]

That vin plate should not be screwed on!

Correct - it's not even been aligned straight either. Perhaps it's been in an accident?

 

[ddentrec]

I have three W123's. They all have a screwed-on VIN plate. And it is slightly crooked.

It looks like a series 1 model built between 1976 and 1979 judging by the woodless interior trim and the round headlight lens type.

It looks like a factory original AC. Very very rare option on a 200: equivalent cost of this option alone was £2000 in today's money.

If mileage is genuine and it has a good history then it should make around 900-£1200. Possibly more if it does not have a sunroof (they leak leading to terminal rot).

By the way: the chrome air intakes below the windscreen as from the pre-1982 era: very hard today to get hold of these. They alone fetch about £50 on eBay.

 

[LastMinute]

Don't know if it helps or hinders, but the Russian site shows the 123.220 dates between 06/1980 and 11/1985.

 

[Dieselman]

Don't know if it helps or hinders, but the Russian site shows the 123.220 dates between 06/1980 and 11/1985.

And the VIN plate says it is MY1982. That's 1982 in my book.

 

[esox]

Dont bother with this.
Coupe`s only...........

 

[LastMinute]

Yeah, the "1982" does give it away a bit...

And you can see in the bottom picture in the OP that it doesn't have a sunroof...

And however much people on this forum may prefer coupés, the fact is that it's a saloon and the OP's intention was to gauge how much it might be worth...

 

[jaymanek]

The vin should be crooked but not screwed on, they should have a tappet...

Anyway, the car is worth around £150 as it is and with an MOT probably £500, but if its been standing it may cost a helluvalot to get it through one as these rot very badly without showing it....

 

[petef]

Where is it? If somebody on here is nearby perhaps they could go and look at it to get an idea of its condition, or even sell it for her for a percentage.

... The car is only worth buttons. This site is for enthusiasts not car dealers who is are going to charge some ole lady a couple of quid !! Shame on you !!!

 

[LastMinute]

Sorry - I guess I have a mercenary streak.

I have no idea what the car is worth. Opinions here vary wildly, though - from nothing to those who are only interested in coupés, through clothing fasteners, to "possibly more than £1200" to a W123 fan.

I just meant that somebody on here (an enthusiast) might be willing and able to help out "some ole lady" to make sure she didn't get ripped off by somebody less knowledgeable and/or scrupulous (a car dealer, perhaps?). But I wouldn't expect anybody to do it for free. That's all.

 

[G-A-R-Y]

I'm waiting for her son to call me (I have left my number-that's all I can do) once I get a number I'll let people call him.

 

[petef]

Sorry - I guess I have a mercenary streak.

I have no idea what the car is worth. Opinions here vary wildly, though - from nothing to those who are only interested in coupés, through clothing fasteners, to "possibly more than £1200" to a W123 fan.

I just meant that somebody on here (an enthusiast) might be willing and able to help out "some ole lady" to make sure she didn't get ripped off by somebody less knowledgeable and/or scrupulous (a car dealer, perhaps?). But I wouldn't expect anybody to do it for free. That's all.

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[jaymanek]

£1200 is very very hopeful!

 

[Alps]

I Love ther original Alpine headunit (guess thats just my ICE side showing) I havent seen an Alpine unit that old ever!