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Salvage Car Auction – 1979 Mercedes W123
1979 Mercedes-Benz W123 – Project / Parts / Salvage Restoration
Starting bid: ₹2,95,000.00
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Vehicle Type
Car
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W123
Year of Manufacture
1979
Year of Registration
1979
State of Registration
Chhattisgarh
Odometer Reading (KM)
0
Number of Owners
0
Seller City
Durg
Seller State
Chhattisgarh
Transmission
Manual
Fuel Type
Petrol
Body Style
Sedan
Exterior Colour
Rusted Needs MAJOR WORK
Interior Colour
Unknown
Engine CC
0
Engine BHP
0
Number of Gears
0
Highlights
Up for auction is a classic 1979 Mercedes-Benz W123 chassis, being offered in as-is, salvage condition. This vehicle represents a prime opportunity for classic Mercedes restorers, custom builders, or buyers seeking rare original W123 components.
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Reserve / Buy-It-Now Price: ₹3,00,000
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Model Year: 1979
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Platform: W123
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Condition: Salvage / Severe Rust / Project Car
Vehicle Condition & Highlights
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Mechanicals: Engine overhaul/servicing was completed in 2019. The mechanical condition remains unverified since, so it should be approached as a non-running project.
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Bodywork & Frame: Heavy rust throughout the body shell and frame. Significant metal fabrication or panel replacement will be required for restoration.
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Paperwork: RC NOT available. Sold strictly on a bill of sale / salvage basis. Buyers are responsible for checking local registration compliance if planning a full restore.
Included Original Components
Despite the exterior rust, key original factory parts remain intact and present strong value for restoration or retrofitting:
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Original W123 Seats
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Factory Front Grille
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Original Mercedes-Benz Hood Logo / Star
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Front & Rear Bumpers
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Original Engine Cylinder assembly
Auction Terms
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Sold strictly AS-IS, WHERE-IS with no warranty implied or given.
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Buyer is responsible for all towing, flatbed logistics, and transport arrangements.
Why This Is Special
While a rusted, non-running car might look like scrap at first glance, a 1979 Mercedes-Benz W123 listed at ₹3,00,000 holds very specific, high-value appeal for three distinct types of buyers in the automotive community:
1. The Classic Restoration & Restomod Enthusiast
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The “Indestructible” Legacy: The W123 is globally legendary as one of the most over-engineered, durable cars ever produced by Mercedes-Benz. Finding an original 1979 chassis in India offers a rare starting canvas for a classic restoration or custom restomod build.
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Engine Head-Start (2019 Overhaul): Even though it is non-running, the fact that major engine work was executed in 2019 means internal components, block integrity, or major mechanical rebuilds may be far along compared to a completely seized or abandoned powertrain.
2. Part Hunters & Classic MB Specialists
Original vintage parts for W123s are notoriously difficult and expensive to source in India (often requiring costly imports from Europe or the US). Buying this car whole for ₹3 Lakh provides a massive treasure trove of factory-original spares:
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High-Value Trim Components: Factory original front grille, classic chrome bumpers, and genuine Mercedes-Benz hood star/logo are prized items that easily fetch premium prices individually.
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Interior & Mechanical Salvage: Original seats and intact engine cylinder assemblies are crucial replacement parts for other collectors trying to complete period-correct restorations on their own running W123s.
3. Vintage Display & Prop Buyers
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Aesthetic Decor & Thematic Installations: Non-registered (No RC) classic Mercedes shells are frequently bought by themed cafes, automotive-themed restaurants, boutique studios, or film production sets for visual installations, display art, or prop cars where highway legality is irrelevant.
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