Classic Car Connoisseur's Dream Mercedes-Benz W124

The W124 is still widely regarded as one of the most well-built cars ever made. The car featured in the clip remained with its first owner for 34 long years. We discovered a W124 400E in Los Angeles, California, USA. Returning from the scrap yard in LA to Good old Germany, the condition of the car was poor under the ... The W124 began with a sedan first, then an estate, which landed in October 1985, a pillarless coupe in April 1987, and finally a convertible from March 1992. The awesome 500E was a high-performance version of the much-loved W124 and would happily stick a finger up at its fellow German competitor, the infamous BMW M5. The W124's combination of sleek looks, modern engineering and superb build quality make it a deserving up and coming classic… A specialized repair garage in Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture, run by passionate petrolhead and Mercedes W124 enthusiast Motoya Nakamura. Designed under the leadership of Bruno Sacco, the W124 built upon the smaller W201's styling, featuring clear, sporty lines and a timeless look. W124 was launched in early November 1984 as sedan and sold until 1997 as convertible. It is Mid-Size luxury car, very durable and comfortable. The Mercedes-Benz W124 stands as an epitome of automotive excellence, often hailed as one of the finest cars ever crafted. We once called the W124-series E-Class the best used car on the planet. We subject the car to 2020 vision to see if that's still true.