1976 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series

3.0

11406012122760

I got this car about a year ago, it has been untouched since 1990 and sitting outside. I don't have the title. I got it started a couple hours after towing it home. However, it shows to have low oil pressure - 5psi at idle. I believe the gauge to be accurate because after taking the oil cap off while it's running it doesn't look like it's getting enough oil circulation to the head. It starts with a stumble but then idles smooth and sounds good, but the oil pressure is probably a problem. Transmission barely works. It will go about 10 mph, the shifter linkages are all nearly seized. They were totally seized when I got it, I got them moving a bit but the shifter is very stiff. Rear floor pans are rusted bad, some rear quarter panel rust. Interior was very mildewed when I got it, tried cleaning it up but it's very water damaged. Body is very straight except one dent on driver rear quarter. Tires very dry rotted, barely even sufficient to keep from bursting while sitting still. Driver door won't stay closed. This car is very rough. I'm including a set of 4 bundt wheels, all of which need new tires. Most people would not restore this car, but I would and that's why I got it. However I have decided to put my funds into my 240D. I can't control what happens to it after I sell it, but I would really prefer someone buy it who has the passion I do for these cars, and wants them back on the road. If all you see when you look at a rough condition classic car is dollar signs in the form of all the parts you could sell off of it, I'd rather not sell it to you. Please respect my wishes for this car. Bonded titles are easy to apply for but cost about $300. You just go to your insurance company, give them the vin, and ask for a bonded title. This car needs everything, and I believe it's priced accordingly. Ebay is giving me trouble uploading more than one picture. Please message me with you email if you would like me to send you more pictures.