Mercedes-Benz W123 was presented to the public in January 1976, and this car remained in production until 1986. What was it like in its youthful years? How did it compare to its competitors? Let's flip through old magazines and delve into episodes of automotive history.

00:00 • Mercedes-Benz W123 — the beginning of the story
09:30 • Shortage, hype, and the black market
12:30 • Mercedes-Benz 280E testing in West Germany
20:05 • Mercedes-Benz 230 against competitors: Audi 100, BMW 520, Citroen CX, Ford Granada
31:10 • Mercedes-Benz 200 W123 in West Germany
33:45 • Mercedes-Benz 200 W123 in the United Kingdom
36:05 • Endurance test of the Mercedes-Benz 250 covering 80 thousand kilometers
44:22 • Mercedes-Benz S123 Estate
48:31 • Mercedes-Benz 280E against competitors: BMW 528i, Opel Senator, Ford Granada, Citroen CX
50:25 • Diesel Mercedes-Benz 300D against competitors: Audi 100, Volvo 244, Peugeot 604, Oldsmobile 98 Regency Diesel, Citroen CX
51:42 • M102 engine and Mercedes-Benz 230E
55:13 • Endurance test of the Mercedes-Benz 230 TE Estate covering 80 thousand kilometers
1:00:59 • Mercedes-Benz V123, F123, and a few words in conclusion.

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