Description
• Country of Origin – Germany
• Body Style – 4 door Limousine
• Engine – 6 Cylinder 2417cc; 4-speed Manual
• Petrol
• Right Hand Drive
• Ex Raj Bhavan car – used by state heads
• Rare 5 passenger Limousine
• One of the most successful Mercedes Benz Models
• In original condition
With origins going back to the very first recognized internal combustion engine motorcar, Mercedes-Benz is probably the best known automotive marque in the world, and amongst the oldest. The name ‘Mercedes’ is synonymous with luxury, status, power and success.
In 1975 Mercedes-Benz launched their mainstream executive saloon, the W123 series as a replacement to the very successful W114 and W115 models. Updated yet understated styling was welcomed by all, with clean straight lines throughout. Bullet proof engineering made the W123 a legend in automotive circles, with most cars covering lakhs of kilometers with minimal wear and tear, making them ideally suited for long distance drives.
Bodystyles offered besides the saloon were a handsome coupe, a practical station wagon and a long wheel base luxurious limousine. The limousines offered ultimate legroom and comfort, and as with preceding models, were 1982 Mercedes Benz 250 – V123 112 113 popular with dictators, presidents and leaders the world over.
India too has a history of using Mercedes-Benz cars for use of the President as well as visiting dignitaries.
On offer here is a 1982 Mercedes-Benz 250 V123 ‘Lang’ Limousine that was originally in service at a Raj Bhavan, and accordingly finished in gleaming back paint which is perfectly complemented with spotless original brown interiors. The car remains in immaculate original condition. In right hand drive specification this is truly a rare opportunity to own a symbol of success.