go to
www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Pines/6633/w123models.html
this site gives you a whole bunch of useful w123 technical info. i found it invaluable when i was looking for a w123.
good luck jab
ps. in england we are always complaining about the weather, however reading your email makes me realize it's not so bad, currently sunny and warm enough to wear a t-shirt (just).