First Mercedes after a 24 yr itch

[Kel Log]

View attachment 91968 Hello and nice to meet you all

I have just bought this W123 280ce coupe in Thailand which is excellent condition. Which I’m interested to learn how original the car is as well as maintaining it or modifying it for best performance.
The front grill, especially the Brabuss badge I believe are aftermarket changes that I want to change (at least the badge at first) and the steering wheel.
That said, I’m very happy to have found a classic car here thats been cared for as this one clearly has.
Ps the last two pictures were taken under a shaded area, the others are from the advertisement
Brgrds
K

 

[Blobcat]

Hello and welcome

 

[DSK]

Welcome, that’s looks very well sorted!


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[SmartAmg]

Lovely motor you've got there.

 

[00slk]

Hello and welcome

 

[dry run]

Welcome

 

[Wearsafoxhat]

Good morning and welcome, a fine looking Mercedes you have ..

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

Welcome!

A real classic looks like you have made a sound investment pleased to hear you’re returning it to as it left the factory

 

[Kel Log]

Welcome!

A real classic looks like you have made a sound investment pleased to hear you’re returning it to as it left the factory

 

[Kel Log]

Thank you…Yes I definitely got lucky as a lot of cars in Thailand have had the engines swapped out with Toyota or Nissans, as well as interiors ruined through UV exposure. Some also demanding more than I paid for mine