This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 was initially delivered in Germany as one of 5,180 long-wheelbase examples produced between 1977 and 1985. Finished in Deep Blue, the limousine is powered by a 2.5-liter M123 inline-six mated to a four-speed manual transmission. It rides on 15″ steel wheels with covers and is further equipped with power steering, anti-lock disc brakes, and self-leveling rear suspension. Inside, seating for eight is trimmed in beige fabric and accompanied by Zebrano wood trim, central locking, and a Blaupunkt Frankfurt stereo. Acquired in 2016 by the current owner, this V123 is now offered by a BaT Local Partner on dealer consignment in Göttingen, Germany, with manufacturer’s literature, a data card, and German registration.

The lange models produced on the W123 platform rode on a wheelbase that was 24.8” longer than the sedan variant, and were offered with a choice of three engines. This example left the factory in Deep Blue (900U) and features Euro bumpers and headlights as well as rear vent windows. Imperfections in the finish are shown up close in the gallery along with a selection of paint-meter readings.

The 15″ steel wheels wear polished covers with body-color centers, and they are mounted with Michelin XVS tires. Self-leveling rear suspension was a standard feature on long-wheelbase models, and the car is further equipped with power steering. Stopping power is provided by anti-lock disc brakes all around.

The eight-place cabin is trimmed in Beige fabric (055) with color-matched door panels and carpets. Zebrano wood trim accents the dash, and additional appointments include a power-adjustable passenger-side mirror, a heated rear window, central locking, rear headrests, and a Blaupunkt Frankfurt stereo linked with rear-mounted speakers.

The four-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation that consists of a 200-km/h speedometer, an analog clock, and auxiliary gauges. The six-digit odometer shows 141k kilometers (~88k miles), approximately 100 of which were added by the current owner.

The rear of the cabin features a folding split middle-row bench along with a third-row bench seat.

The gasoline 2.5-liter M123 inline-six is equipped with a single carburetor and was rated at 140 horsepower when new.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.

The car is accompanied by the factory data card and a set of owner’s literature in a plastic pouch. The data card above lists the following option codes:

• 900 – Deep Blue paint
• 055 – Beige fabric
• 430 – Headrests in the rear seat
• 466 – Central locking system
• 504 – Outside rearview mirror, right, electrically adjustable
• 534 – Antenna, mechanically operated
• 561 – Reinforced driver seat, left
• 591 – Heat-insulating glass, heated rear window
• 673 – High-capacity battery
• 812 – Rear-mounted loudspeakers

The vehicle is being sold on its German registration, which serves as an ownership document in Germany.