1983 Mercedes-Benz

300DT Sedan

Automatic

WDBAB33A9DB032197

Diesel

1983 Mercedes-Benz 300DT, 3.0L Inline 5 Turbo Diesel, 237,000, Automatic. Rare Russet Brown. 2nd owner since 2005, Rig has been custom modified as a highway cruiser. Everything has had attention at one time or another. Here is a list of the highlights. Vogtland Series II Sport Suspension, 40mm drop front, 30rear. This was a special group buy that I put together on peachparts.com (Vintage Mercedes Diesel Forum) Bilstein HD Shocks. Increased dampening, firm not harsh. Ride overall is outstanding, upgraded sway links, stays flat in the corners. Factory skid plate. Ronal 16" Wheels. Period specific AMG Stock from the 123 chassis era. 8.5" width, Low ET. Currently running Continental Extreme Contact DWS. Stock Bundts included.AirResearchT3 Turbo.48trim in good shape. Upgraded Bosio injectors bench tested @147bar. Smooth power upgrade, slight mpg gain. 2.47 Rear End, pulls strong on the open road 75+mph, near 30mpg. Fischer-Hydraulik Stainless Steel brake lines, rock solid braking, less fade. Custom intake, Stefs Fabrication Oil Separator, Green Air Filter, EGR delete. Modified afterglow glow plug system. Plantdrive VegTherm Inline Fuel Heater. Stanadyne FM100 Inline Fuel Filter. Veg ready. Was brewing my own biodiesel, but you can run clean WVO three season. Hella H4 Ecode Headlights. H1 Yellowstar Fogs. Drastically improved lighting overall. Glass tint 35% on the sides, 20% in the back. Alpine CD deck, 4.5" front. Custom rear deck, 12" Blaupunkt subwoofer, 6.75" Separates, 2 Blaupunkt Amps. 1.0Farad Capacitor. Sounds great. EGT Probe/VDO Pyrometer, and VDO Voltage Monitor inset in custom real carbon fiber faceplate. I have invested ALOT of TLC into this rig, and she will be dearly missed, but I am moving on to a Vanagon Syncro TDI project. All maintenance is up to date, and there are surely things I have forgotten.. the short list of needs now are rear tires. There is a great deal of additional info that I will gladly review with the buyer, and will be available for help indefinitely. This is not a "perfect" or "mint" condition vehicle that I have often seen listed throughout ebay. It is a 27-year old solid runner that suffers from the same ailments of most all other vintage MBs. To this effect, things like the climate control system, tachometer, and odometer have their intermittent issues as have all of the other four mercedes diesels I have owned in the past. The drivers inside door handle needs to be replaced, but is functional, the drivers door trim needs to be reattached, and the rear bumper has been a little crooked since I bought her. All of these are things you will see and fix, sometimes repeatedly, in the time you own this or any other 123 diesel, and this car will need continued maintenance as all others do. The sunroof is in good operating condition, is 99% rust free, and this chassis leaks less than any other 123 I have ever owned. If you have any other questions or concerns, please ask before you bid.. I want this rig to end up in a loving home where she will live out a fruitful existence. I reserve the right to end the auction at any time. Please feel free to contact me. Relisted due to nonpaying bidder.. please only bid if you are willing to complete the sale! All zero feedback bidders must be preapproved or bids will be cancelled!