1979 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series

Sedan

3.0L TURBO DIESEL

Automatic

11612012004051

Clear

Selling a 1979 300SD (W116) body, Turbo Diesel Sedan. Fully loaded car. This is the second year of the OM617 Turbo Diesel available from Mercedes. Car has approximately 134,200 miles on it. Runs and drives great! Transmission works and shifts like it should, no hard shifting or kicking. The engine has plenty of power and the Garrison Turbo performs like it should. All Original! Interior is the factory interior as well as the exterior paint. Car starts right up. Brakes are very responsive and suspension holds the car well. Nice firm steering with no play. No strange or weird noises coming from anywhere in the car. The interior if the car is in near perfect condition. Very minimal signs of usage are present. All electrical works like it should. Factory radio works and power antenna goes up and down like it should. Carpets are well above condition with no signs of wear. Seats are all comfortable and in good shape. The wood is found in near perfect shape, minor cracks are found, but nothing major. No rips on headliner or side panels. All door panels show minimal signs of usage. Rear look new. Dash is in near perfect shape. All cluster components work. Turn signal stays in position when engaged (no holding it down to signal) Steering wheel looks great. The exterior is in very good shape, minor scuffs and imperfections are found, but then again, car is 35 years old. Chrome is well-above good condition. All glass is intact, no chips or cracks. All power motors work well; go up and down with ease. Power moon roof is silky smooth and no sign of water leak inside. All doors seals are well above average, newer trunk seal. Overall paint is above average for being the original coat. Tires are found well –above good condition, same as the shocks. The air works, but will need a charge since it blow cold, then hot, and then back to cold. Rims have been professionally re-painted 4 years ago; have a good luster to them. All front and rear lenses show no signs of fatigue. All exterior lighting works (including the fog lamps). Straight body, all doors open and close correctly. Recent work performed on car: New motor mounts New air filter, oil and fuel filters Valves adjusted and new valve cover gasket replaced. New Front pads Front driver seat re-cushioned New fuel return lines Removed and Clean tank fuel screen Newer battery (2012) Overall, the car is a solid, clean, smoke-free car. For the age, it drives amazing. Very minimal details will make this car look perfect! Turnkey car, I would trust driving anywhere with it! Due to its age, car is offered AS-IS Clean California title on hand. Tags good until 03/2015