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1984 Mercedes-Benz W123 (Grey Hearse, grey, classic)

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Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: W123
Variant: Grey Hearse
Year: 1984
Decade: 1980s
Colour: Grey
Types: Classic Hearse

This catalogue entry records a 1984 Mercedes-Benz W123 Grey Hearse in grey, a hearse, from the 1980s.

The 1984 Mercedes-Benz W123 Grey Hearse in grey is filed under Classic and Hearse, within the 1980s picture cars.

1980s on screen

An eighties registration shown in close view deserves a specific reference, rather than a plate selected only because it seems broadly older than today. Modern traffic can be especially noticeable in the distance of an eighties street, so the background view needs reviewing even for a simple stationary setup. Early and late eighties references should not be mixed casually, particularly when cars and clothing are both clearly visible in a sustained street or arrival shot.

Possible roles in a production

For funeral-sequence continuity, the position of the hearse and the order of other vehicles should be recorded so separate shots describe the same procession. A hearse can support a funeral procession scene, with the route and pace discussed sensitively so the vehicle’s presence does not overwhelm the intended tone. Any visible floral arrangement or funeral signage should be agreed for the fictional ceremony, rather than inferred from the hearse category or a reference image.

About this listing

Listed under Classic and Hearse, this is a 1984 Mercedes-Benz W123 Grey Hearse in grey. Counting all listings of this model gives 6 Mercedes-Benz W123s. This selection brings together dated model entries across 1980 to 1985. Beyond this entry's colour, the same-model listings include red, cream, gold and silver and blue. Browse 379 cars from the 1980s for the period, or 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for other vehicles by this make.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1984 Mercedes-Benz W123 in grey for filming?

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Is the photo of this exact car?

The pictured Mercedes-Benz W123 is representative only, so it does not identify the individual car for your shoot; our options confirm which vehicle and colour are offered.

What if this Mercedes-Benz W123 isn't available?

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Can it be driven on camera?

On-camera driving with the Mercedes-Benz W123 is subject to the owner, insurance and shot requirements; the brief also confirms the driver and the vehicle's journey to the shoot.

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