Quickest Vintage Mercedes Diesel High Performance Rare Euro AMG Lowered=1987 US

Make:	Mercedes-Benz
Model:	300-Series
SubModel:	European American export, AMG Mod
Type:	Sedan
Trim:	Burl Wood
Year:	1986
Mileage:	255,000
VIN:	wdbdb22c2ff113869
Color:	Black
Fuel:	Diesel
Transmission:	Automatic
Drive type:	RWD
Interior color:	Black
Safety:	Anti-Lock Brakes
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Sacramento, California, United States

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Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Seats
Sunroof, CD Player

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Description of 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series European American export, AMG Mod

Are you tired of depreciation or making repairs on your cars all the time? How many times have you heard "What is a cheap car that is reliable?" There is a solution. Mercedes diesels are not cheap but can be inexpensive. if you have the money to keep one in good shape. I've driven over 42 years at an average car cost of 15 cents per mile. (price + repairs - resale. ) I've owned a dozen MB diesels. Back then they were sluggish. hard to start. slow to climb hills. with poor heaters and AC. It changed with the 87 300D. the fastest MB diesel until 1998. This one is a rather rare. W124 chassis. European 300D non-turbo diesel (1986 preceding the Turbo American export for 87. ) It was originally brought home to Santa Cruz with a vacation package to Germany. This car is one of two diesel daily drivers I have. reliable. comfortable. look classy and distinctive. but not show cars by any means. As each one is likely to out last my life time. I am reluctantly letting one go. It gets 30 mpg consistently. The engine has never been touched. nor would it need service any time soon. It's ready to make a pleasant cross country trip any time. Car has been lowered 2" with the popular AMG kit and fender flares. Power windows and locks. Electric mirror. Electric Sunroof. Stereo radio with CD. It is also equipped with emergency lights and siren. It slips under the wind. On I-5. if I am not careful I would be drifting over 90 mph as I am used to my 190D. Silver Star Motors had done all the service. rebuilding the under carriage. brakes. struts. bushings. front and rear end components. differential and motor mounts. etc. The interior comfort accessories are all working as they should. with a new AC compressor. blower and regulator. climate control unit. and in the dash vacuum elements for the flappers and vents. Nice burl wood. real leather and sheep skins remind you every day: "Life is Good!" . no need to stress about your car. This is not a wholesale car which you would expect to feed money to. Historical receipts since day one are available in a folder for inspections. If you already know about this car. how hard it is to find a good one with no deferred maintenance. it is made for only one year. parts are available on Ebay. and this is what you've been looking for. you can't go wrong. As you may know. most of these were sold back east resulting in rust. And if you wonder why I am selling this one. you can have my other one. a 87 300D Turbo. It has a 2-stage paint job. I'd need 13k for that. A 1987 Mercedes in Hemmings price guide is 14k average with a high at 28k. . for what it's worth. Asking price is below my investment. some charged off for use-sage. Check out uShip and name your bid for transport. It is negotiable if you offer half in cash with an interesting local trade. Please send all details of what you have in your first reply. Serious only please. Subject to local sale.