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1985 Mercedes-Benz W123 (200 Saloon, white, classic)

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Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: W123
Variant: 200 Saloon
Year: 1985
Decade: 1980s
Colour: White
Types: Classic Saloon

This catalogue entry records a 1985 Mercedes-Benz W123 200 Saloon in white, a saloon, from the 1980s.

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz W123 200 Saloon in white is filed under Classic and Saloon, within the 1980s picture cars.

1980s on screen

The exact point within the eighties matters when combining vehicles with wardrobe, and reference images can help keep the different departments working to the same date. An eighties registration shown in close view deserves a specific reference, rather than a plate selected only because it seems broadly older than today. A quiet suburban road can support a personal exchange beside a car, with the wider neighbourhood supplying the period context instead of a conspicuous arrival.

Possible roles in a production

A saloon outside a family home can remain ordinary background transport, leaving the activity at the doorway to explain the departure or return. A saloon can support a workplace arrival, using the front-door greeting or a carried bag to give the parked vehicle a clear purpose in the scene. Passenger dialogue needs an agreed seating arrangement, so the camera team should discuss sightlines with the exact car rather than assume a familiar interior layout.

About this listing

The entry describes a 1985 Mercedes-Benz W123 200 Saloon in white; its categories are Classic and Saloon. The Mercedes-Benz W123s selection contains 6 entries. Across these entries, the recorded dates range between 1980 and 1985. Red, cream, gold and silver and blue also appear among the model's recorded colours. Beyond the model group, you will find 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles under the make and 379 cars from the 1980s under the period.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1985 Mercedes-Benz W123 in white for filming?

You can enquire about the Mercedes-Benz W123 for filming by providing the dates, location and intended action; a car is offered only after its availability is checked.

Is the photo of this exact car?

The exact car is not pictured in this Mercedes-Benz W123 listing; its photograph is a model reference, and we confirm the individual vehicle and colour before an option is agreed.

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

The model selection contains 6 Mercedes-Benz W123s, but a suitable alternative might come from 140 Mercedes-Benz vehicles or 379 cars from the 1980s; catalogue inclusion does not confirm availability.

Can it be driven on camera?

Your intended shot determines the driving request for the Mercedes-Benz W123; after checking owner agreement and insurance, we confirm on-camera driving together with the transport and drivers required.

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