The mountain doctor and his classic car: a miracle on four wheels!
The mountain doctor and his classic car: a miracle on four wheels!
The ZDF series "The Bergdoktor" has enchanted million of spectators since 2007 and has built up a loyal fan base. In the leading role, Hans Sigl (55) embodies the charming Martin Gruber, while Ronja Forcher (28) can be seen as his daughter. Another important figure in the tranquil world of the Alps is Frédéric Brossier (32), who has been the medical specialist David Kästner since season 17. The 18 season of the series is currently running, which attracts almost seven million viewers every week in Germany alone. The popularity of the series can also be seen in the long length of stay of the format, which was restarted with Hans Sigl after its original broadcast from 1992 to 1997 in 2008.
A central element in this television series is the old, nickel green Mercedes-Benz 200, known as W 123. This classic car has been in action for 17 years and, as Martin's loyal companion, is inextricably linked to the series. The car was bought by an older man from near Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 2007 for 4,000 euros and at that time already had 80,000 kilometers on the speedometer. At the moment the car has covered about 110,000 kilometers and is a popular topic of conversation among fans who gave him the loving nickname "Ranzbimmel", like merkur.de reported.
the classic car as a retreat
Hans Sigl maintains an “intimate relationship” with his car and describes it as his retreat during the filming. He loves to drive the car himself and enjoys the calming tick of the analog quartz train in the cockpit during the break breaks. In order to offer the Mercedes special protection, production even made it a crocheted star saver. In addition, SIGL has a model car of the W 123 in a scale of 1:18, which is used for the set design, such as
The Mercedes has proven to be extremely reliable and has not shown any major defects except for new brakes and a clutch. For dangerous stunts, however, the team created a stunt double that Sigl never drove. Interestingly, the actor planned at the age of 21 to own a similar 123 than his second car, which underlines his personal connection to this classic car. Even if "The Bergdoktor" is currently flickering over the screens, Sigl plans to keep the Mercedes-Benz after the end of the series. The currently estimated price for a W 123 in good condition is around 10,900 euros, while a copy is available in a decent condition for around 6,500 euros. The popularity of the car is not only shown in the price, but also in its central role within the series. So far, 122 episodes have been broadcast on ZDF and ORF since 2008, which further consolidates the cultural relevance of the "Bergdoktor" and his loyal companion. the look into the future
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