The only possible pitfall of purchasing a classic car is that no matter how well restored it is, no one can replicate the sense of history and adventure you get with a factory-fresh model. However, this completely unrestored, untouched and unmolested Mercedes Benz W123 serves up the best of both worlds; as it drives as smooth as any modern roadster and feels as nostalgically special as any other classic car on the road.

Currently available via CoolnVintage, the W123 300 D is virtually a car back from the future, as it currently displays just 18,000 KM on the clock and has had one owner from new. The soft suspension and esteemed sure-footing of the W123 remains in tact, while the crisp ivory paintwork remains entirely rust-free.

The W123 is revered for being one of the most reliable models of all-time and despite the fact that there was more than 2.4 million W123 models produced between 1975 and 1986, none remain quite as special as this.

For full sales information, head to the CoolnVintage website and if you’re a fan of a vintage Mercedes, be sure to check out the Mercedes-Benz 280 SE.

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