1983 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series

Sedan

5 cyl. Turbo Diesel

Automatic

WDBCB20A5DB049408

Clear

Diesel

All-Original, Much-Loved 1983 Mercedes Benz 300 SD Light Ivory Yellow with Palomino Tan MB TEX. 299, 601 miles One Family Owned since 1998 - 201,000 careful miles in Georgia and Virginia. There are many virtues to this car! Always garaged - only hand-washed and detailedAll service records since 1998 - serviced by only two shops in 21 years - both Mercedes specialists.All original brochures and manuals - two original keys with Mercedes leather fobs. Remarkably nice overall condition - original paint, interior, carpets, floor mats, trim, rubber and seals, chrome, etc.Entirely rust free - a beloved Southern car.MB Classic Award for 250,000 KM (and will qualify for another one at 310,000 miles!) Nearly every aspect of the car works and presents well. Cold starts strongly - new starter and shut off were fitted in December in preparation for winter driving. No leaks. Wears its original Bundt alloys, has always worn Michelin tires. A/C Heat DefrostWipersAntennaAll lights and signalsSunroofLightersPower SeatsHeadlinerOriginal first-aid kit All perfect. And a perfect - PERFECT - dashboard! No cracks or discoloration. Likewise, very few flaws but here they are: Clock only runs when car is runningTachymeter is intermittentTransmission hesitates just a bit on 2 to 3 upshift when cold - but still performs as it should. Cruise Control inoperableOne small spot in drivers seatWood panel on dash on passenger side is beginning to separateA slight upturn on the "3" in 300SD badge on trunk lidVery minor rub on rear bumper Only modifications from Original are upgraded stereo and A/C conversion to R-134. A waterproof, fleece lined car covered is included with the sale - $200+ retail. INTERESTED BIDDERS PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU PRESS THE BUTTON! This car has been a part of our family for more than 20 years. Our interest is not in getting the maximum dollar for it. Rather, we seek a loving, collector, enthusiast home who fully appreciates the remarkable abilities of the w126 S-Class Turbo Diesels and desires an original one as a daily-driver or occasional car. Our family's loyalty to Mercedes diesels began in 1971, when my grandmother came home with a 220D manual (in Red!), since then, we've owned nearly every model...240D, 300D, 300D, 300CD, 300TD, 300TE, 190D, 190E, and several 300SDs. The SDs were a real achievement for us. My father and two uncles both drove them - one to nearly 500,000 miles. This is the last one, and our lifestyle does not allow us to take proper care of it. Retail in March,1983 was $37,970 and we have the original brochure to confirm! So, before it begins to fade, we seek a new home. By the way, if you plan to drop a V-8 in it, think your local Pep Boys will service it for you, don't have a proper place to keep it or think it would make a great first car for your kids...DO NOT BUY THIS CAR! Please see pics for more details. Can send a cold start video to serious bidders and many more pics. Feel free to email questions of any kind. FYI -we have used this on three family trips of 1,000 miles or more in the last five months. It was perfect each time - incredible. A time warp experience, averaging 28 miles to the gallon at 75-80 miles per hour. WOW! We are antiques dealers in the Virginia Piedmont near Charlottesville. Clean Virginia title and personalized tag can be transferred to Virginia residents. The car is available for local inspection by appointment - we'd be glad to meet you. Buyer will make a $500 deposit in 48 hours via PayPal and balance due in seven days or upon pick-up. Glad to work with shipper of your choice. Or, fly in and drive it home! Many thanks for looking, and for considering this wonderful automobile.