Full installation of W123 compatible tow bar

[AMG33D]

Greetings, everyone.

I am in the Chester area and I just bought this gorgeous Mercedes-Benz—I've never driven one before, but it's absolutely brilliant. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a product to prevent rust underneath the car and also recommend a reliable installer. I would also like to add a tow bar, so any recommendations for manufacturers, models, or suppliers would be greatly appreciated.


Years 1984 (W123–230CE)

[Rashman4u]

For towbars, I recommend Witter.
I thought they were headquartered out of Chester as well.

[clk320x4]

Towbars for cars that old aren't really common, in my opinion. However, in case it is of assistance, this is listed on eBay.

[clk320x4]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/11056810868

[clk320x4]

still need to verify if it's the right one

[CyberNinja]

In 1987, MB in Tooting installed our 123 280TE towbar—not very practical, I know—but it was an Oris model, and the hook was detachable, so that was a huge plus.

[CyberNinja]

https://www.oris-automotive.com/en/retrofit-towbars-for-european-market/detachable-towbars/

[EatSuru]

MT24, have you ever come across one? I'm on the hunt for something similar, but hen's teeth are so rare! Where could it be, though? I'm sure it exists. I have one that claims to suit a W123, but my technician is adamant that we can only install one that is EURO type-approved, even if it isn't! So it's not used.

[CheresX]

Vehicles registered after August 1, 1998, are the only ones that require towbars to be Euro type approved. Additionally, because W123 stopped being manufactured in 1986, you are free to attach any ill-advised, home-made towbar that you think could work! 😄

[EatSuru]

The rule from 1998 was completely new to me. I do have a 'unsafe, handbuilt, backyard towbar' that I purchased with the intention of using it with a W123, in case anyone is interested. It could work, but it's drastically simplified compared to the real thing, and my trusted German mechanic in Exeter threatens to shoot me if I try to install a "rubbish UK-made" alternative.