E-Class (W123) 1976-1986: 240D, 280E, 300D, 300TD, 300CD

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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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Convertible??

COming to work this am. I had to take a detour and drove past a W123 coupe and it was convertible. I don't remember there ever being a convertible for this class or was there?

Anyway, just wanted to get your input. The car was for sale and I want to go back to check it out, looked in pretty good shape.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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Conversion by Crayford. It was officially recognized by MB back in the day. Rare and expensive before... still rare now but less expensive.

Check it out and post pics.



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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 02:30 AM
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Arrow Listed on craigslist for a while?

Did you see this vehicle?

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/1294495993.html

It's been listed on CL for at least a month or two (not surprising since it has a specialized appeal). It certainly has potential as a fun summer car; a 300CE cab would probably run $7,000-12,000.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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99% of W123 convertibles are aftermarket hack jobs, the other 1% are aftermarket professional conversions.

Either way its very important that the body has been reinforced for safety, the roof is a major structural strength component.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by MarcDavidMiller
Did you see this vehicle?

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/1294495993.html

It's been listed on CL for at least a month or two (not surprising since it has a specialized appeal). It certainly has potential as a fun summer car; a 300CE cab would probably run $7,000-12,000.
That is the car I saw, thanks for the link!!
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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Glad to be of help. Please post your reaction if you take a closer look; as 240D says, most conversions are mere hack jobs, and perhaps you uncovered a diamond in the rough.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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I doubt that's a Crayford anyway.
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