Barn Find: 1984 Mercedes 300D (All Orig, All Beltline Trim & Chrome, 136k Miles)
Make: | Mercedes-Benz |
Model: | 300-Series |
SubModel: | Euro-Spec Diesel |
Type: | Sedan |
Trim: | Euro-Spec |
Year: | 1980 |
Mileage: | 136,500 |
VIN: | WDB1231301A153141 |
Color: | Silver |
Engine: | 3.0 Litre 5-cylinder normally aspirated diesel |
Cylinders: | 5 |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Navy Blue |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Westchester, Illinois, United States |
Extras |
Air Conditioning, Cruise Control |
Listed by |
Private seller |
Description of 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series Euro-Spec |
***THIS IS A 1984 300D GRAY MARKET EURO-SPEC MODEL. I HAD TO LIST AS A 1980 BECAUSE EBAY DIDN'T RECOGNIZE THE VIN#.*** This diesel Benz has just 136k miles -- that's barely broken in for these legendary 5-cylinder engines. This is the non-turbo model. She's all original, with all her beltline trim and chrome pieces, and very little rust. I think I'm the 3rd owner. Air conditioning works and has been updated to CFC-Free refrigerant. 4-speed automatic transmission. Power steering, brakes and passenger side mirror. Climate control. Cruise control. I have had the following maintenance items and work performed: > new Goodyear Assurance tires (x4) > new front brake calipers (x2) with brake fluid flush > new engine block heater element and cord with new coolant flush > valve adjustments > automatic transmission tune-up (shifts great once she's warmed up) > new rear shocks > new rear stabilizer bar links > new primary and secondary fuel filters > new air filter element > new engine mounts > new JVC in-dash radio with Bluetooth and USB connections (original radio comes with car, too)> new dual horns Car runs like a top and gets about 23 MPG in combined city/hwy driving. I wouldn't hesitate to drive this sedan cross-country. Completely dependable. Great car for your college kid! Here are the not-so-perfect aspects of the car: > passenger side rear window crank handle cracked -- need a new one (easy fix in junkyard)> front passenger fender seems to have been replaced -- not sure when the accident occurred or how bad the accident was> typical rust in all the usual places for these 300-series cars: jack ports on rocker panels, battery tray, rear window trim, bottom of wheel arches> I stop-gapped and fixed rust in a few areas, but a pro-body man could've done better. I used POR-15 and Bondo/fiberglass cloth at end of driver-side wheel arch beneath corner of trunk; and at end of passenger front wheel arch down by trim. Michaelangelo I ain't.> headlight aim dial doesn't work on center console> rear stereo speakers aren't connected to new radio (too much work so I didn't bother)> dash clock inoperative. Not sure what's wrong. It seemed to work intermittently, but then stopped.> dash has UV cracks and glovebox is misaligned due to cracked plastic interior trim plate.> Zebrano wood trim strips on dash have come off and are warped. Previous owner tried to glue them back on, but left a messy trail of attempts. :(> hood hinges got bent a little when previous owner tried to slam the hood after it had been clicked upright into locked position. :( But they work fine.> underhood insulation mat missing. Glue residue left behind. Send me questions -- I will provide unvarnished truth. I have clean title in hand. Will entertain serious offers. Thx. |