The preferred vehicle of taxi companies around the world - even today
From Car Magazine Good, Bad and the Ugly (1989) - Made "interesting" section
As New - AUD $101,769 (yes seriously) when new; 127mph; 10.4s 0-100kph
Even today if you turned up to many airports or train stations around the world, you would be greeted by a cabbie driving a W124 Mercedes E Class
Handsome, unbreakable and if you are thinking about driving to Africa, this is the starter car for you
This example:
Australian delivered original condition - one family owner since new
Service history includes
Originally a Valentine's Day present to the owners wife
Great condition
Celadon Green
Only one family - Dad died last year & so it’s time to sell
Available for inspection in Mittagong
| SELLER | Jane |
| VIN | WDB12402322B033177 |
| REGO |
Currently on Historic plates ($49 per year includes green slip) |
| LOCATION | Mittagong NSW |
| MILEAGE | 183,000 kms - odometer not working |
| TRANS | Auto |
| DELIVERY | Australian |
| Early Sale | |
| BUYERS PREMIUM | Zero - intro offer - $1 joining fee to validate buyers only |
| CONTACT SELLER | CONTACT DETAILS |
| Guide | $5,000 - give Jane a call to discuss |
What the experts say:
Old Benz
At the turn of the year 1984/85, a new model generation appeared in the medium-size series. It became the successor of series 123, produced for nine years. The technological overall concept of series 124 showed close parallels to the compact-class. By using high-strength steel sheets as well as other weight reducing materials and by an aerodynamic optimization of the body, a considerable reduction of the fuel consumption had been achieved even in the medium-size series. As to the stylistic design, there were also many common features with the compact class. In spite of this, however, the new range of types also presented itself with independent design elements. They were used for the first time and had a factual-functional background true to the principle "form follows function". The characteristic shape of the tail tapering to the end and considerably rounded at the lateral top edges was aerodynamically especially favorably. It was based on experiments in the wind tunnel. Two further typical design characteristics were the trapezoidal deeply pulled down boot-lid and the inclined inner edges of the almost square rear lights. They allowed a specially low loading sill which facilitated the loading of the voluminous boot.