I thought that saltpan test was a bit unrepresentative of African motoring.

A good solid heavy W123 or Peugeot 504 is perfect over there, but never stood a chance against lightweight cars on that hellish salt pan.

Mind you, the W123 didn't break down, unlike the Lancia and the Opel :-)

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1989 W124 300E
1991 R129 500SL