Detail Info for: Mercedes-Benz : 300-Series SD (S class) Classic 1980 Mercedes 300SD Turbodiesel for the restorer. Reliable Luxury!

Transaction Info
Sold On:
11/20/2012
Price:
$ 910.00
Condition:
Mileage:
227000
Location:
Islip, NY, 11751
Seller Type:
Private Seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1980 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series
Submodel Body Type:
SD (S class) Sedan
Engine:
3.0 Litre 5 cylinder turbodiesel
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
11612012019355
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Diesel
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
SUPER RARE YEAR AND COLOR COMBO!! THIS IS THE S CLASS 5CLY TURBO DIESEL THAT MANY COLLECTORS ARE LOOKING FOR! 1980 MERCEDES 300SD DIESEL SEDAN, AUTOMATIC, SILVER WITH BLUE LEATHER IN GREAT CONDITION FOR A 32 YEAR OLD CAR! RUNS AND DRIVES PERFECT. MECHANICALLY ITS PERFECT! JUST REPLACED THE RETURN FUEL LINES, INTAKE MOUNTING SCREWS, FIRST AND SECONDARY FUEL FILTERS VALVES ADJUSTED AND FUEL SYSTEM BLED. BRAKES WERE DONE LAST YEAR, NEW BATTERY AND COOLANT FLUSHED AND FILLED. HAD A TRANS SERVICE PERFORMED AT MERCEDES LAST MONTH. I HAVE OWNED MANY OF THESE CARS AND I WOULD CLASSIFY THIS ONE AS A GOOD RESTORER CAR, NEEDS SOME BODY PANELS WHICH HAVE BEEN TAKEN OVER BY RUST BUT THAT IS COMMON FOR THESE CARS. THE DRIVER AND REAR DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOWS DO NOT GO DOWN (IT IS THE SWITCH WHICH IS A COMMON THING AND EXTRA SWITCH IS INCLUDED) THE REAR SEAT BOTTOM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS THE STUFFING INSIDE IS OLD AND HAS DETERIORATED, THERE IS A RADIO BUT IT NEEDS A FACE PLATE TO OPERATE (I WAS JUST GOING TO GET A MERCEDES RADIO OFF EBAY AND REPLACE THIS ONE). I PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNERS (IT WAS IN THERE FAMILY SINCE NEW) AND KNOW THE MECHANIC WHO HAS TAKEN CARE OF THIS CAR THROUGHOUT THE YEARS (HE HAS SINCE RETIRED IN 2010). VERY WELL MAINTAINED CAR. YES YOU CAN JUMP IN THE CAR AND DRIVE IT ANYWHERE WITH OUT HESITATION. SHE JUST NEEDS SOME TLC AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. I WOULD KEEP THIS CAR BUT I ALREADY HAVE 3 OF THEM IN STORAGE. I JUST DO NOT HAVE THE TIME TO RESTORE THIS BEAUTY. MY LOSS YOUR GAIN! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO EMAIL ME OR CALL ME AT 631-383-6859. THANKS AND GOOD LUCK! MORE PHOTOS TO COME!!