I had a series of 240 and 300D 123s that my kids drove while still in my household. Slow sturdy and great handling and brakes. Great crash protection too. two of my kids got rearended in them with minor injuries.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.