“The W123 is known around the world, and they tend to be priced that way Tim has found a wagon built for families in the ’80s that perfectly fits his lifestyle a few decades later. “A Mercedes wagon is not an underdog, of course,” said Walker. River, where Walker plans to do some cool rooster tails, and some fishing. Kortebein’s even placed his 10-foot kayak inside the wagon a few times. The W123 can also hold insane amounts of cargo, especially with the shotgun seat folded flat and the rear seat removed. I think if this was a four-cylinder or a non-turbo car, I’m not sure that it would be much fun. “It really does all right,” said Kortebein about the W123 300D’s turbo-diesel power. Today, the wagon has fans among those who’ve owned one forever, and, as Kortebein says, “young hipsters.” The W123 wagon delivered with plenty of room for any adventure, while also being eternally reliable with the proper maintenance. This is a W123 chassis Mercedes, said owner Tim Kortebein, who restores classic Benzes like his 300D wagon. Seems these classic Benzes are drawing in a newer, younger crowd. The Grand Wagoneers was, in many ways, America’s first premium SUV. Recently, Hagerty sent Magnus Walker out to Los Angeles to meet with a trio of young wagon fans, one of whom adopted their second W123 a while ago. Kortebein adds that Mercedes made the move to build the wagons in-house to provide their customers a more economical, do-it-all machine for their growing families. The images each capture a different car in Walkers collection, which are as unique as the character himself. In his Hagerty series, The Next Big Thing, Walker takes a tour of one of Jeep’s most enduring SUVs. There were other companies who would turn Mercedes products into wagons.” It’s the successor to the W114 chassis that came before it. “That’s the internal chassis designation that the company uses. The car that had almost escaped him was now a part of the. “This is a W123 chassis Mercedes,” said owner Tim Kortebein, who restores classic Benzes like his 300D wagon. By 7AM the next morning, Magnus was on a plane bound for Arizona to pick up his fifth 1967 911S. Seems these classic Benzes are drawing in a newer, younger crowd. The Next Big Thing with Magnus Walker Magnus Walker explores the cars he thinks are the under-appreciated classics to buy right now. Recently, Hagerty sent Magnus Walker out to Los Angeles to meet with a trio of young wagon fans, one of whom adopted their second W123 a while ago. A moment when the future was so bright, you had to wear shades. Whatever the case, these machines harken back to an age where things were cozier. The Grand Wagoneers was, in many ways, America’s first premium SUV. A few may even emit the scent of French fries while passing by. In his Hagerty series, The Next Big Thing, Walker takes a tour of one of Jeep’s most enduring SUVs. Or, perhaps, a couple at the local Whole Foods. An Eighties Mercedes-Benz W123 wagon chilling on the street. Vintage Wagons | The Next Big Thing with Magnus Walker Why are they still sought after and even modified? Magnus meets with owners of a Mercedes-Benz W123 and Toyota Cressida to find out. In this episode, he focuses on old-school wagons. Magnus Walker explores the cars that could be future classics.
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