Mercedes introduced the W123 to European markets in sedan form in 1976. It was the next step beyond the W114 and W115 coupes and sedans that had been around since 1967. Two years later, a station ...

The Mercedes-Benz W123, a classic car icon, celebrates its 50th anniversary.

As 2026 marks 50 years since its Stuttgart debut, the W123 remains the definitive benchmark for automotive longevity. From ...

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars. He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and ...

It's an extremely well-traveled W123 diesel (sorry, I couldn't make out the odometer reading through the glass, but I'm betting on at least 300,000 miles), and it began its journey with 67 clattery, ...