I've never counted, but I see them all the time--daily in So. Cal. They are not considered "nice" cars here, but that's because we have a high butthead to common-sense type ratio.

As I'm looking for a replacement in great condition, seeing all these W123s is driving me nuts with envy. Didn't notice them so much before mine was wrecked, and when I did, I felt both solidarity and superiority, as mine was always nicer!

Now it seems like they are all following me around. Saw a guy at FedEx just last week with a TD, anthracite on black--absolutely pristine. It was just like mine except I had the sedan version. I practically slobbered all over his car. (It'll buff out!)

I actually looked on YouTube over the weekend just to hear the sound of the W123 engine. I may be losing it!

Still, I am doing much better. My husband and I were having dinner on a restaurant patio a few weeks ago, one drove right by us, clickety clanking away. I admit it--I cried like a little girl. At least I've stopped doing that!

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Current car:
1982 300D A New Hope! Three-plus tons of China blue steel, rubber, and magic.

Past cars:
1985 300D, Glorious anthracite on black. Gracie. (R.I.P.)
The rest were crappy--including a 1970 Orange Gremlin.