My 1982 Mercedes W123 : Completely restored

g1_gold · 24th June 2009, 11:26

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Originally Posted by the mole

great looking car, did you paint her recently can you share details of this Colour code with us? Quite unusual but very appealing.

The car is in original paint,except for few touch ups,

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Originally Posted by harjeev

Nice Merc buddy!!!
But one pic wont do, please post more pictures with a detailed writeup of the restoration process, before and after pictures (if you have any), costs etc...

am just uploading more pics of the benz,take a look nd reply

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Originally Posted by imperial.s.a

this is a200 petrolthis car was owned by my dealer friend joshi the old bangalore auto electrical

i never know whether this car was owned by any dealer ,this is entirely restored by myself.

g1_gold · 24th June 2009, 16:04

the dashboard of the vehicle is been well maintained without any kind of alterations etc

g1_gold · 24th June 2009, 16:09

well i couldn't maintain the original seat covers since the cushion was hard,have done up the entire upholstry with napa leather.
door pads are original.
123 is known for its seating comfort nd the spring action

g1_gold · 24th June 2009, 16:14

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Originally Posted by simply_sunny001

Congrats G1_gold

you got a great car there and looks lovely.

Please post more details about the restoration part and interior pics too

Did you do anything regarding the engine/transmission too or just servicing.

Cheers

thanks for your compliment.the engine and the gear box is a sealed one ,not undergone any repairs . its in a immaculate running condition ,excellent suspensions .

harjeev · 24th June 2009, 17:34

great buddy!!!
I just can't help admiring your vehicle
Just looking at the seats makes me wish to put them in my safari!!!

If I were your neighbor you vehicle would have been truly

Neighbor's Evny, Owners Pride

prince_pervez · 24th June 2009, 17:54

Nice restoration job. Congrats! The color woulld have been better though. Still feel white or black is the color for this car. We have it in our society premises. The owner ain't letting it go for less than 2 Lakhs.

V-16 · 24th June 2009, 18:04

Great car you have there. A W123 is built like a tank and will serve you well as long as its kept in good nick.
This colour is definitely an original one coz i remember my cousin had a similar car 1977 model 220 bought in when he migrated from Iran in 77. This colour was carried on from the W114/5. I remember seeing a W115 240D American spec in Peddar road owned by the Amarsons people. It was an immaculate LHD Gujrat number car.

The interiors although remade are very tastefully done and the dash and all fittings are perfect.

This is how a car should be kept guys.

Nice work once again.

the mole · 24th June 2009, 22:59

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Originally Posted by g1_gold

The car is in original paint,except for few touch ups,

Great colour how about sharing the Colour code (just for research) with us it should be on a plate in the engine compartment above the radiator, the code will be DB-**** Thanks

g1_gold · 25th June 2009, 12:09

i also own a E220 merc 97 model silver colour ,posting a pic of both my mercs face to face.

Ramsagar · 25th August 2009, 12:58

well restored & maintained.To be frank,i didn't like the color.Black or White would look more elegant.

MARCUS_520i · 25th August 2009, 17:36

IMO, black, grey or white are the colors of 'now' i.e. the present; while as far as the W123 is concerned, the Orange paintjob totally does justice to the (correct me if I'm wrong) disco era of which 1982 was a part.

Jaggu · 25th August 2009, 17:46

Excellent piece, how much has she done? and do post more pics from under the hood.

ACM · 26th August 2009, 15:34

Well maintained, the colour too looks chick.

good job on the upholstery as well.

The only regret the door pads come too plain in this model

samish_g · 28th September 2009, 20:33

@g1_gold: The red car looks immaculate, especially the Instrument Panel and the interiors. Please give more details on the drivetrain and do post more pictures.

desigNation · 29th September 2009, 11:34

g1 gold:beautiful restoration,congrats,but 1 suggestion-please,please remove the steering cover,it looks awful and cheap.get leather steering cover stitched from the same guys who did your upholstery.

24th June 2009, 16:04	#17
g1_gold Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 18 Thanked: 46 Times	the dashboard of the vehicle is been well maintained without any kind of alterations etc Attached Thumbnails
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24th June 2009, 16:09	#18
g1_gold Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 18 Thanked: 46 Times	well i couldn't maintain the original seat covers since the cushion was hard,have done up the entire upholstry with napa leather. door pads are original. 123 is known for its seating comfort nd the spring action Attached Thumbnails
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24th June 2009, 17:34	#20
harjeev Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,899 Thanked: 292 Times View My Garage	great buddy!!! I just can't help admiring your vehicle Just looking at the seats makes me wish to put them in my safari!!! If I were your neighbor you vehicle would have been truly Neighbor's Evny, Owners Pride
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24th June 2009, 17:54	#21
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Nice restoration job. Congrats! The color woulld have been better though. Still feel white or black is the color for this car. We have it in our society premises. The owner ain't letting it go for less than 2 Lakhs.
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24th June 2009, 18:04	#22
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	Great car you have there. A W123 is built like a tank and will serve you well as long as its kept in good nick. This colour is definitely an original one coz i remember my cousin had a similar car 1977 model 220 bought in when he migrated from Iran in 77. This colour was carried on from the W114/5. I remember seeing a W115 240D American spec in Peddar road owned by the Amarsons people. It was an immaculate LHD Gujrat number car. The interiors although remade are very tastefully done and the dash and all fittings are perfect. This is how a car should be kept guys. Nice work once again.
	() Thanks

25th June 2009, 12:09	#24
g1_gold Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 18 Thanked: 46 Times	i also own a E220 merc 97 model silver colour ,posting a pic of both my mercs face to face. Attached Thumbnails
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25th August 2009, 12:58	#25
Ramsagar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BLR_Nellore(AP) Posts: 1,396 Thanked: 252 Times View My Garage	well restored & maintained.To be frank,i didn't like the color.Black or White would look more elegant.
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25th August 2009, 17:36	#26
MARCUS_520i BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 524 Thanked: 166 Times	IMO, black, grey or white are the colors of 'now' i.e. the present; while as far as the W123 is concerned, the Orange paintjob totally does justice to the (correct me if I'm wrong) disco era of which 1982 was a part.
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25th August 2009, 17:46	#27
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	Excellent piece, how much has she done? and do post more pics from under the hood.
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26th August 2009, 15:34	#28
ACM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,745 Thanked: 4,361 Times View My Garage	Well maintained, the colour too looks chick. good job on the upholstery as well. The only regret the door pads come too plain in this model
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28th September 2009, 20:33	#29
samish_g BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 217 Thanked: 68 Times	@g1_gold: The red car looks immaculate, especially the Instrument Panel and the interiors. Please give more details on the drivetrain and do post more pictures.
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29th September 2009, 11:34	#30
desigNation BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: calicut Posts: 661 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	g1 gold:beautiful restoration,congrats,but 1 suggestion-please,please remove the steering cover,it looks awful and cheap.get leather steering cover stitched from the same guys who did your upholstery.
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