WTB: W123 Coupe 230CE

BlackLiquorish8 · 10-11-2007, 03:22 PM

Looking for a W123 coupe prefer non diesel. I was talking to a forum member through PM this summer about his black coupe but I lost his user name. It was a black 230CE that was in good shape and he told me that its been in his storage for awhile now and was going to bring it back to life. If anyone knows the member please let me know. Thank You

BlackLiquorish8 · 10-11-2007, 04:57 PM

actually it might have been a 280CE. it was black/tan

Untertürkheim · 10-12-2007, 07:12 AM

123C with gasoline engines, being the 280CE in the US, can be had for very little. 300CDs on the other hand, will cost quite a bit.

BlackLiquorish8 · 10-12-2007, 10:02 AM

the diesel coupes are worth more i'm guessing? sorry i'm not that familar to w123's yet. I'm more familiar with W126 since that was my last car and now the w203

Untertürkheim · 10-14-2007, 08:49 PM

A lot more, you should be able to buy a museum quality 280CE for $5.000 US or less. There seems to be no price cieling for the 300CD, perfect examples can fetch $20.000.

jdm2ths · 11-06-2008, 03:36 PM

i have a 280ce.. but in CA...

$700.....

jimmydagreek · 11-19-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackLiquorish8

Looking for a W123 coupe prefer non diesel. I was talking to a forum member through PM this summer about his black coupe but I lost his user name. It was a black 230CE that was in good shape and he told me that its been in his storage for awhile now and was going to bring it back to life. If anyone knows the member please let me know. Thank You

I just bought it, sorry...oh and I just realized this thread is over a year old, lol...nm

thebenzbar · 11-21-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Untertürkheim

A lot more, you should be able to buy a museum quality 280CE for $5.000 US or less. There seems to be no price cieling for the 300CD, perfect examples can fetch $20.000.

No harm reviving this older thread... so on that note, it's still true indeed... look at the nicely restored and/or original pristine ones one ebay (usually Cali-based 300CD's), and fine ones sell over 10K and up to or near the the 20k ceiling every now & then. W123 300CD's (Turbodiesel versions) are highly sought after due to their collectibility and desirability now. Increasing classic car status helps too for these W123s.

vwnate1 · 12-02-2008, 09:43 PM

They're all over So. Cal. and can be picked up quite cheaply if you're willing to clean up a nice one that's filthy ~

I was looking at one in Hawthorne Ca. on a side street , straight as an arrow with the Mandarin Red paint failing , I thought about banging on a few doors after it sat undriven for two or three years (cobwebs etc.) then perchance I saw it on craigslist for cheap , called and asked if it was the one on 115th St. , yes it was , I'll be right over with ca$h in hand , it only had 60,000 original miles and still had the becker AM/FM radio playing...

I now drive it daily and am the third owner .

I'd not sell it for anything but I don't think they're overly valuable

I know of an '83 300CD with Oriental red paint that's not running in the desert..
$150.00 , will prolly need an engine as the DPO left the rocker box off for a couple years now .

The 6 cylinder W-123 Coupes use the M-110 engine , it's a DOHC unit that simply _SCREAMS_ , too bad they didn't import the stick shift ones to the U.S.A.

Old threads are cool ~ .

thebenzbar · 12-03-2008, 12:45 AM

Many cheap 123's out there... even coupes, gas or diesels. But with the coupes, keep in mind to restore one in & out in nice shape would not be cheap at all. For example and in fact, just replacing the weatherstrip rubbers and gaskets all around would set you back a kool grand and a half at least... using OEM parts. Coupe-specific parts are made in lesser quantities when compared to sedan parts... and we all know that most if not all C123's out there need new weatherstrips, seals, and rubber.... that's just the beginning!

vwnate1 · 12-03-2008, 07:11 PM

You're not kidding ! .

OTOH , if you shop around there's lots of good deals , I got OEM grommets for the windshield and backlight , $35.00 each by hunting the Internet sales .

New shaded windshield $100.00 .

The aluminum bright trims however , are $pendy beyond imagination although dealers are tossing them in the trash for lack of sales....

Dealer " Hard Parts " so far are actually pretty affordable

Certainly if you buy an old Mercedes for a ' Hobby Car ' you won't get much dollar value .

If you find a nice rust free one and can do the routine Mtce. on it your ownself , then they're posatively CHEAP to run and they're much nicer than any modern beercan sh*tbox to drive , even in the rain

10-11-2007, 03:22 PM	#1
BlackLiquorish8 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,814	WTB: W123 Coupe 230CE Looking for a W123 coupe prefer non diesel. I was talking to a forum member through PM this summer about his black coupe but I lost his user name. It was a black 230CE that was in good shape and he told me that its been in his storage for awhile now and was going to bring it back to life. If anyone knows the member please let me know. Thank You __________________ yes Advans took that pic

10-11-2007, 04:57 PM	#2
BlackLiquorish8 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,814	actually it might have been a 280CE. it was black/tan __________________ yes Advans took that pic

10-12-2007, 10:02 AM	#4
BlackLiquorish8 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,814	the diesel coupes are worth more i'm guessing? sorry i'm not that familar to w123's yet. I'm more familiar with W126 since that was my last car and now the w203 __________________ yes Advans took that pic

11-06-2008, 03:36 PM	#6
jdm2ths Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: so.kali (626) Posts: 110	280ce i have a 280ce.. but in CA... $700..... __________________ [

12-02-2008, 09:43 PM	#9
vwnate1 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sunny So. Cal. , land of RUST FREE cars ! Posts: 10	300CD Values They're all over So. Cal. and can be picked up quite cheaply if you're willing to clean up a nice one that's filthy ~ I was looking at one in Hawthorne Ca. on a side street , straight as an arrow with the Mandarin Red paint failing , I thought about banging on a few doors after it sat undriven for two or three years (cobwebs etc.) then perchance I saw it on craigslist for cheap , called and asked if it was the one on 115th St. , yes it was , I'll be right over with ca$h in hand , it only had 60,000 original miles and still had the becker AM/FM radio playing... I now drive it daily and am the third owner . I'd not sell it for anything but I don't think they're overly valuable I know of an '83 300CD with Oriental red paint that's not running in the desert.. $150.00 , will prolly need an engine as the DPO left the rocker box off for a couple years now . The 6 cylinder W-123 Coupes use the M-110 engine , it's a DOHC unit that simply _SCREAMS_ , too bad they didn't import the stick shift ones to the U.S.A. Old threads are cool ~ . __________________ -Nate 1974 350SLC W/ 4 speed manual SOLD , missed greatly 1978 300CD beater , SOLD at 200 % profit 1980 300CD Oriental red , 60K miles , daily driver/long distance touring / rally car . 1981 240D

10-12-2007, 07:12 AM	#3
Untertürkheim MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,206	123C with gasoline engines, being the 280CE in the US, can be had for very little. 300CDs on the other hand, will cost quite a bit.

10-14-2007, 08:49 PM	#5
Untertürkheim MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,206	A lot more, you should be able to buy a museum quality 280CE for $5.000 US or less. There seems to be no price cieling for the 300CD, perfect examples can fetch $20.000.

12-03-2008, 12:45 AM	#10
thebenzbar Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So.Flo. Posts: 451	Many cheap 123's out there... even coupes, gas or diesels. But with the coupes, keep in mind to restore one in & out in nice shape would not be cheap at all. For example and in fact, just replacing the weatherstrip rubbers and gaskets all around would set you back a kool grand and a half at least... using OEM parts. Coupe-specific parts are made in lesser quantities when compared to sedan parts... and we all know that most if not all C123's out there need new weatherstrips, seals, and rubber.... that's just the beginning! __________________ My Mercedes-Benz Homepage

12-03-2008, 07:11 PM	#11
vwnate1 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sunny So. Cal. , land of RUST FREE cars ! Posts: 10	Coupe Restoration You're not kidding ! . OTOH , if you shop around there's lots of good deals , I got OEM grommets for the windshield and backlight , $35.00 each by hunting the Internet sales . New shaded windshield $100.00 . The aluminum bright trims however , are $pendy beyond imagination although dealers are tossing them in the trash for lack of sales.... Dealer " Hard Parts " so far are actually pretty affordable Certainly if you buy an old Mercedes for a ' Hobby Car ' you won't get much dollar value . If you find a nice rust free one and can do the routine Mtce. on it your ownself , then they're posatively CHEAP to run and they're much nicer than any modern beercan sh*tbox to drive , even in the rain __________________ -Nate 1974 350SLC W/ 4 speed manual SOLD , missed greatly 1978 300CD beater , SOLD at 200 % profit 1980 300CD Oriental red , 60K miles , daily driver/long distance touring / rally car . 1981 240D

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