The zillions of W123 Mercedes from that period that are still running to this day are an exception to that rule, arguably one of the best vehicle designs ever produced.
Indeed, I had W123 200 with a 4-speed manual, Pierburg carburetor and the matching white steel hub caps. Unfortunately it was totaled by an idiot riding a Triumph motorcycle. I walked away unhurt, thanks to the thick German steel ,and the motorcyclists ended up in traction for 3 months.
The zillions of W123 Mercedes from that period that are still running to this day are an exception to that rule, arguably one of the best vehicle designs ever produced.
Indeed, I had W123 200 with a 4-speed manual, Pierburg carburetor and the matching white steel hub caps. Unfortunately it was totaled by an idiot riding a Triumph motorcycle. I walked away unhurt, thanks to the thick German steel ,and the motorcyclists ended up in traction for 3 months.