Since the group order fell through, I went ahead and ordered the W123 book directly.

W123 Book - Mercedes-Benz W123 ? The finest saloon car of the 20th Century?

John Summers was very quick to answer emails, and my order was placed and paid through paypal. The book arrived about a week later.

Solid heavy book with lots of pictures and text. Bound and printed in the UK.

I will post some pics shortly.

For those who are on the fence, let me know if you have questions. Its expensive, but in my opinion, worth the price.

Great addition to any collection

What did it turn out to cost in USD?

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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.

$111 total shipped

ouch. sounded better as 72GBP.

Holy snotcrackers, Batman.

Look on the bright side... it would sound way worse in Canadian dollars, right now.

About $142 Canadian, to be precise.

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Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

“Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22

It may be pricey but it is a nice book! I have seen/reviewed it on the net....lots of good info.....

If people are looking for virtual info on the w123...this is one of my best sites though it is translated...

Google Translate

And face it....books are getting expensive now, as they are become extinct....which is sad! I always love a physical book then something I have to keep zooming in and out to get the whole page...

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Yeah sounds about right. You know what they say... "Three pointed star, three times the price." Seems to hold true for the book as well. I'm sure it's a very nice book, I'm just jesting.

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'85 190D 2.2 Auto *Cali* (Blue/Blue) *sold*
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Bummer the $50 was a mistake. Thank you for finally concluding the book deal: been wondering a long time, like the rest of us.

Guess will have to wait a couple Birthdays and Christmases to afford it.

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Current fleet:

1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE - Waiting for heart surgery.

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT - Rear ended 23 September 2016 and now looking for a new home.

1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD - Parted out.

1964 Volkswgen Beetle - Vater's since September 1968 and undergoing a restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Sunroof Squareback with F.I. - in need of full restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Squareback automatic with F.I. - Vacationing with her caretaker until he is in better health.