There is a skid plate available from the factory for the W123 cars. It ain't cheap at around $132 from Phil not quite two years ago but for those of us who don't weld it's nice. I posted a DIY thread here.

Mounting points are already built into the W123 chassis. The skid plate doesn't interfere with oil changes (if you still do it the old-fashioned way). It's cheap insurance, IMHO.

Jeremy

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