There is a wonderful movie out titled "Vantage Point"; it is how I see the Classic Vintage Mercedes Benz issue (I refuse to call them "old Mercedes"). One older gentlemen, a genuine GERMAN mechanic who came here to the states from GERMANY, recently informed me that pre 1990 Mercedes are rising in value, i.e., seen as a collectible. He feels that ultimately they will take their place along pre-WWII Mercedes Benz automobiles, many which have sold at auction well north of one million $$$$$$.

So, what does all this mean? It means if you hand down a W123 in good to great shape to your grand children or great grand children, they just might have an opportunity to sell it at auction for a great deal of $$$$$$. Just a thought.

As far as I'm concerned, the shops who refuse to turn a wrench on Vintage Classic Mercedes Benz automobiles are jerk offs and if you post the name and location of of their shop on OD, I'll be sure and place them on my "Do not contact" and "Do not refer anyone with car issues" list.