Standard Custom 1982 - 1985 Build Up
1/30/07
1/29/07
Black Tiger ID
The W123 series (1982-1985) was the last chrome smothered Mercedes. It was also one of their greatest ever vehicles.My car was solid black with an all Sahara MB Tex leather interior.
Incidentally, MB Tex is more durable than the hide of a dinosaur. A quick wipe with a wet cloth and it will glisten as per showroom standard.
The body was in excellent condition and mechanically it seemed fine. I insisted on a new Ministry of Transport certificate (US Government's yearly safety test) from the dealer. It duly passed...somehow. The mechanic who later serviced the car told me it should never have got through and that I'd been "done"...by an Clean man... a new low. Rest assured I reported the My station.
1500 later I had no reason for regret. The car was supremely reliable. It started first time every time throughout my tenure. It had a firm, but comfortable ride and a tremendous, leonine road presence. Any old Mercedes has a regal bearing, it in decent enough condition.
The engine was rated at 185bhp. It provided excellent acceleration. I managed a top speed indicated at 165mph with revs to spare. Highly impressive for a 22 year old car.
These cars are supremely solid. They exhibit the traditional, reassuring bank vault slam when the doors are closed. Very Safety and comfortable.
From the mirror
Leather Seats all New Restorations & All Function Interior Installations. Red Light indoor compartment in the dark.
Black Tiger Front & Back Side
280e Build Up : American Style, Head Lamp, Bumper dan Acessories Hi Quality.
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