W123 200 1981 Restoration

Frame off W123 Restoration of a 1981 200 Model

[@gilbertgreen2355]

Glad to see this from Ghana. Wonderful job on what is considered one of the most reliable cars in the world. I am glad some Ghanaian like you understand and respects this beauty of a car. I have seen a couple of these vehicles go for relatively cheap in Ghana where price average about $1,100. I am considering getting on soon and will bring to your shop for a restoration like this, as most of them are not well cared for. Thanks again.

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

Awesome restoration, you practically have a new car without all the computerized junk in it,👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥇🏆👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@samishibani4663]

ت بس . د.. ..د ٥٨ ز

[@ritchiebaldonado1911]

Here's something I did for us these holidays! Stay safe every123! 👉🏼etsy.me/3lgkEcU

[@nemaga13]

not all junk if my 2001 e220cdi didn't warn me that I have too little or too much motor oil I would never get to 375000km still runs great

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

@@nemaga13 When I am talking about computerized cars,I am talking about a lot of newer cars, that you basically have to have computer knowledge, in order to work on the newer, cars, not like the car you have, that it is still mechanical but with some computerized items, the cars from the 80s and back were basically mechanical, 90s,still ok, 2000 maybe the mid 1985,is when they they completely more or less becomecomputerized

[@TheGentleman1987]

The insulation had me in tears. Greatest job ever! Thank you !!!!

[@VITOSGARAGE]

Amazing work!!! Congratulations and thank you for saving and loving Classic Mercedes!!!

[@123works]

Thanks Buddy!

[@graemelliott3942]

You’re work is amazing. You insulated for noise better than the factory did. Congratulations!

[@harshabiliangady3211]

While I agree with you the essence of the W123 200 is the sound of it’s healthy Diesel engine

[@Bauerofficial]

@@harshabiliangady3211 it's a gasoline 200 not diesel.

[@ukranaut]

Although this insulation is often the main reason of rust.

[@jamescross2229]

Beautiful car. I dream of my W123ce being like this one day ! Hi from New Zealand.

[@danialk8387]

Great job saving a gem. I enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing,

[@adriannel6267]

Man,this is brilliant! I'm in Johannesburg and also have a 200A/C 1981 , I desperately need this level of attention on my baby,Silver Blue. Rear window rust,left side too and all clear coat has disappeared. She stood all her life in Mossel Bay , the fog,the blazing sun took its toll...

[@123works]

follow us on Instagram.com/123_Works we're willing to help you

[@leifandersson6808]

Great job, I once had a white 200 sedan, 1985. I still regret selling that car. Think I’ll buy a w123 again. Collectors car, classic. Mercedes Benz❤️

[@rafikoukil6074]

BIG thank's from algeria to ghana respect * w123*

[@johnjamesmoses]

That is a great restoration job. I have the same model but 4 speed manual, these are great cars, I have owned mine since 1989 (second owner) This was my first Mercedes and although I have owned newer ones, I cannot bear to part with my w123. The 5 speed manual you have coupled with M102 motor would be a fun car to drive. Thanks for taking the time to make and share this interesting video. Greetings from New Zealand

[@123works]

Classic mercs are the last of a dying breed. Let's keep them alive and moving.🤝

[@fadelhassan4428]

غغففففففففففف

[@rudigerplump604]

Ganz große Klasse.Toller Job.Da kenn man nur Staunen.Bravo.

[@CaramelSons]

Big Man, respect from Paris for this restauration. In 2013, I studied at UCC for a year and loved to see the old Mercedes cars still going strong in Ghana, definitely also because of passionate people like you!

[@hansfritz9180]

I am genuinely impressed with this great job. Some "oldtimer workshops" here in Germany can learn a lot about that.

[@ritchiebaldonado1911]

Here's something I did for us these holidays! Stay safe every123! 👉🏼etsy.me/3lgkEcU

[@zeejaycaptain2006]

BIG SALUTE to all of you. am james from kenya. you guys your super crazy. you know the meaning of reviving. my grandpa left me w123 same as yours but mine it is a right side stering and am planning to revive it.

[@jussilammi6205]

Beautiful car. Mudflaps is good protect if you have original MB mudflaps to get. Nice that you keep these alive, best car ever

[@dormantsuperhero]

Wow! Great work, very impressive, I am lucky enough to have my late fathers w123 he bought new, they are very special cars.

[@123works]

Preserve it!

[@dormantsuperhero]

It's a part of the family, dry garaged from new, 30.000 miles, all original, has all the paper stickers from factory, shes a time capsule. Just in the process of a sympathetic recommison after many years in hibernation. Yes, quite a responsibility!

[@user-bx5px1yr3u]

Привет! Очень круто сделано, жму руку вам!!! Были у меня такие машины , первая из них 1979года w123 200 с двигателем М115 карбюратор stromberg и познее 230Е Ke jetronic .Очень живучие машины. Здесь в России до сих пор они есть в продаже.

what a phenomenal job you guys did.......

[@manuelli1294]

Awsome restoration, you've made an amazing job. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Perú.!!

[@mikemakboul4409]

A W123 mercedes is worth restoration let alone a 5 speed manual transmission W123 , excellent job.

[@emgitonga]

Oh, wow....I am very impressed

[@williamriedel1686]

Fabulous work accomplished. Very well made video. Thanks from Washington State, USA.

[@alx241]

great work!

[@janjanse5658]

Lots of TLC. Beautiful results. Greetings from Aruba.

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

Brilliant work, well done

[@user-bd5yg5op3h]

*Всем владельцам Mercedes здоровья и благополучия ! Были W201,W140, теперь W124, 86 г.*

[@bw5870]

И терпения!

[@user-bd5yg5op3h]

@@bw5870, привет. Терпения ? И кайфа скажи ! 👍😎 Ежели ты про бюджет на содержание, так он у всех конский, хоть бумер, хоть лекусис и тд. Сейчас все современные авто рассчитаны максимум на год, а далее хоть трава не расти. Поэтому я тих, тих пересел с w140 го на скромный W124. И мне с ним в кайф, он прост, его налог 980 рЭ.

[@bw5870]

Приветствую. Кайф само собой.

[@bw5870]

@@user-bd5yg5op3h недавно датчик давления масла начал глючить. Внезапно стрелка на горячую стала показывать на 1,1. Причину кстати нашел. Пришлось развальцевать его. Вообщем ща прибор на горячую показывает 2,5 - 2,8. Починил родной немецкий. Все стало гуд.

[@user-bd5yg5op3h]

@@bw5870, привет. Наверное "раскоксовывать" ? // Здравия тебе и твоим близким.

[@edgarribeirodossantos9019]

Beautiful job! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💙💙

[@deadchannel7160]

Even in Ghana Mercedes rust.

[@paschalnyamogo6959]

You are aware that Ghana ends at the Atlantic Ocean right? Just like in Kenya 🇰🇪 , we know to avoid classic cars from Mombasa because of the Indian Ocean, but those inland are okay.

[@frankdenardo8684]

@@paschalnyamogo6959 I live near San Francisco California and being it is surrounded by water. Cars do rust being it is extremely damp.

[@DangerDIY]

Love this restoration. Super impressive! Thank you for sharing. I really enjoy seeing what people have done to their W123s. It motivates me to keep mine in better condition. That said, I don't know if I would ever be brave enough to tear down my W123 to the level you did. I'd be afraid it would never get back together. God bless and happy New Year from Texas.

[@123works]

Thanks for Watching. Happy New year from GH

[@ItsAli4]

God bless you brother. You are a true professional and an artist. The quality of your work speaks for itself and it says a lot about you as a person. I have the same car here in Kenya the 1984 model. If I was in Ghana, I'd gladly have you work on it . Have a nice day

[@123works]

Thank you Brother 👏

[@khansajjad5854]

You have done very professional work plus very nice noise cancellation done! Keep it Up!

[@yup.4901]

Fantastic restoration. You are a very skilled guy.

[@garalddorasamy490]

After all these years, I just saw this video, what a great feat. Thank you för sharing. Very inspiring ,I 'll get my lazy ass up and do something about my old car.

[@123works]

Let's save them ! They are a last of a dying breed

[@binnybuzz]

impresive! watching you from kenya, noma sana

[@ritchiebaldonado1911]

Here's something I did for us these holidays! Stay safe every123! 👉🏼etsy.me/3lgkEcU

[@krahuma]

Well done amazing work. Another beauty saved.

[@alastairwright77]

Stunning! Fantastic job 👍

[@gregbielen5031]

Respect!!

[@dandelion802]

Every detail is well done... Great job... N1

[@MBTK11]

Man... The sound of the engine starting at the beginning of the video.

[@crfp39]

amazing car

[@alexandre.6231]

Для Ганы - это достойная реставрвция . Никогда бы не подумал , что это могут сделать африканцы , из юго-западной Африки ....Молодец мужик 👍👍👍

[@ivanpecchi4822]

Impressionato per il lavoro titanico che hai fatto. Complimenti, sei stato bravissimo.

[@pinno713]

Super restoration, well done. I had (and restored) a cream 230e. I was sad when I let it go and this video makes me yearn for another.

[@joserasak]

nice work, well done with insulation as well. thanks for sharing.

[@tourpanorama2430]

Toutes mes félicitations et un grand merci bravo

[@romeshjeffry5910]

Wow great work my friend... God bless you all...

[@mikelmendizabal8177]

Great work. From Basque Country: congratulations!

[@ashraftaha4u]

Greetings from Egypt I enjoyed the video very much.Thanks for the accurate work.Well done

[@wildtrex]

amazing restoration. Great Video. Flawless job.

[@rafaelbonachea6666]

excelent restoration! that car keeps good despite the time.I love it!

[@nipafilms236]

Nice work!

[@bbbmw]

Amazing. I had a weird one here in the states. 240D automatic but it had full leather interior (dark blue) factory alloys, ac, power windows. I loved all 52 horsepower of that fabulous car 🚙

[@123works]

240Ds are like roaches. You can't destroy them easily

[@mehmetalicavus3454]

👏👏👏 amazing work. I'm looking forward to begining to restore my 1980 200D.

[@ItsAli4]

I am glad I came across this video. Great job brother. I have the same car here in Kenya

[@osmancoskun8043]

Çok güzel olmuş emeğinize elinize sağlık teşekkürler

[@kaischwarz5970]

Super Arbeit 👍👍👍👍👍

[@DonGurugay]

Simply fantastic! 👍🏼

[@fercaism]

Love the color for real, yall did an amazing job!

[@williwunderlich320]

super gemacht 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mouradmel6805]

Great work bro , I have W123 mercedes and I love it

[@123works]

The Best or .......

[@mouradmel6805]

@@123works the best or nothing

[@stevenlangdon-griffiths293]

I what a beautiful job you've done! Very good from bumper to bumper. The extra work on the sound insulation will pay dividends. But I'm not in the least bit surprised. You are from Ghana. The very best mechanics come from Ghana. I should know I worked there many years ago.

[@fernandoramalho3644]

Excelent!!

[@donmarciano2092]

Great restoration , I enjoyed watching 👍

[@dejanbelop1111]

great job!!!its like new now!!and soundproof better then from factory!!!

[@svenzwergreiher5664]

Big compliments for this great work. If it was not that far to drive from Germany, I would bring you my 200 D of 1982 for restoration ;-)

[@KevoMazziwa]

Love this.... W123 the car ever built

[@ilyaverenich5737]

OMG, This is an amazing work my respect to you

[@siar5647]

Wow ، excellent👍👍👍👍👍

[@silentkillermd]

Wow!! I have the same model, 1981 W123 200 model...that is just Excellent!

[@123works]

4 speed or 5

[@user-ir7dn8fl1m]

you are a very cool dude, a true master of your craft !

[@emmanuelwhegbere5942]

this is just BEAUTIFUL! i have my dad's first car sitting all rusty and dead and can't let it go... how much did the full restoration cost?

[@123works]

PM on Instagram.com/123_Works

[@shibilinaha5055]

Awesome work .hats off👍🤠

[@pascalgaudin4991]

beau travail de restaurations

[@jeffreydamher1703]

art!

[@elyotyoung946]

Mercedes Benz is Art 100%

[@douglasb.1203]

Talk about a labor of love. She's beautiful!

[@hrabkoyevhenii]

U r guys really good. Respect from Ukraine.

[@sahilakshay1098]

Absolutely beautiful

[@bekakolbaev3579]

Классная рестоврация 👍🇰🇬

[@davidneumann6231]

Hello from Jacksonville FL. GREAT CRAFTSMANSHIP!!! I’m very interested in learning about what materials you used for the sound insulation as well as the backing material for the floor carpet sections.

[@123works]

Hello David my email is [e-mail] will share pictures and links with you

[@frankdenardo8684]

Nice restoration. I like mine with the OE Original Equipment aluminum alloy wheels. Does this car have a rear window defogger?

[@123works]

Yes there is a rear window defogger

[@frankdenardo8684]

@@123works the headlights on the vehicle looks like the ones used on those shipped to the United States. They used the round ones while the European version is a composite unit.

[@babuthomas2258]

Awesome work❤❤❤

[@felixkuha6254]

amazing job

[@vik2484]

Hi. Fantastic work on your car. May i know where you buy the parts from? Online link if possible? Thanks

[@jeromelee1627]

Nice job. I too am working on one. Tons of work.

[@kaledkk4904]

ماشاء الله . عمل ممتاز وبضمير . 👍

[@Ahmedahmed-ll6cc]

Excilent job My fav 123...

[@repairhow]

Salute from Borneo.

[@123works]

Thanks for stopping by

[@esesel7831]

looks awesome

[@jusquouva-t-ondescendre9045]

Beau travail, bravo.

[@syntaxdbsbresources8467]

Great Work, looking forward to more videos. Could u help by listing your items u bought online and the price of it?

[@yazky69]

Excellent job

[@gogitop1250]

Super , 👍👍👍 Ich habe 200d-1981 Was kostet dize Arbeit.

[@vornamenachname4163]

Good job! Thumbs up!

[@dmitriy.ayvazian]

Everything is awesome. The only jamb is the sound of a diesel engine at the beginning of the video, and the 102nd gasoline engine in the video.

[@123works]

Well noted

[@Green6969]

عمل رائع 👏🏻

[@alessandrogarombo724]

Congratulations!! Very good work. Perfect and detailed result.

[@nemaga13]

my late father had it in 1984 drove me in it,bought it crashed and fixed it himself,what he couldn't find on car waste got from the factory for free from friends he lived and worked in stuttgart at the time,he fixed at least ten of them rusty or crashed,once we smuggled 3kg of coffee in the dashboard over the border in yugoslavia there was no coffee in stores and import was forbidden

[@sandikawijayaaji7271]

Awesome!! How much cost you spend it?

[@user-AngryUkrainian]

Круче чем новый!