I've seen them in early-80's S-class coupes (560SEC) and I got one today from a 1987 190E, I think it was. I've never seen one in a W123 that was standard but it could have been an option. You are the original owner of your '83?

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"Buster" in the '95

Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
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