Holson, I hope your post was written tounge-in-cheek, and about the 123 being called "tiger...." I've also heard them being referred to as "cat's eye" for how the lights look at night when they are all on (with the amber fogs) but I really have no clue. On the collectability thing, something is only worth what someone is willing to pay. If you have a guy 30 years from now who wants an 85 300D for his father had one, well, there you have it, someone want's your car. About sedans not being collectable, take a look at some old Deusenbergs and Packards.... Anything is possible, for it is the market that will make it up. Another variable not discussed is what will these cars be like to live with when they are old. Will the computers hold up? Will the chips manage correctly? Will parts be around (with Mercedes, this isn't an issue.) Another factor in the market is ease of ownership... A lot of old cars are popular for their ease of care/parts avail... Think about it.