1985 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series

Turbo-Diesel Sedan

3.0L SOHC 5cyl. Turbo Diesel

Automatic

WDBAB33C0FA233173

Clear

Diesel

1985 MERCEDES-BENZ 300D-T Be sure to watch the YouTube video below. Yes, diesels are louder than gas engines, but the sound is amplified by the poor sound quality of a digital camera AND the hood is up. Comfortable & Quiet inside while driving. Click on link below for Many More pics of undercarriage etc. @ http://classicgray.com/sys/display.cgi?detail=218 A two-owner, family owned W123 with complete and extensive service records from 1999 from German Auto Specialists, Plymouth Meeting, PA when it was handed down from father to daughter. Oil changed religiously every 3K miles! It needs nothing and is just reaching its half-life or maybe only a third of the way there. These cars are legendary for their build quality and durability and are the 1st choice for service vehicles the world over. They're the best of both worlds - all the style, comfort and prestige of a Mercedes, with the fun of thrashing it around like an old pickup. For those of you out there who miss the good old Cold War days like I do, here's your chance to get as one online writer wrote, a car that has all the loving characteristics of a "Soviet-era tank" BIN price is a bargain for a car of this quality. If you choose to make an offer instead, someone else may win it w/ an easy click. Don't Miss Out! ~ CONDITION ~ Exterior: Solid, straight panels with no accident damage or filler. Minor surface rust on three small areas as seen in pics on Website; no interior leaking or structural damage. Original Ivory paint in Very Good condition aided by an early clear-coating named TEF GUARD. Small star crack in windshield has been repaired and is out of line of sight and has passed STRICT PA inspection. Owner wished to keep the iconic Daimler-Benz sticker on original windshield, so repair was done. One very small ding in right rear door. Almost new VREDESTEIN QUATRAC 2 tires ride on nice MB wheels with some paint chipping. Chrome, trim stainless all good. Interior: Indestructible Palomino Tex vinyl is in Very Good/Fine, Shoroom condition as is the entire interior. No noticeable rips or tears anywhere, no cracks in dash & all gauges & systems work. Cold A/C converted to R-134a in 8/06. BECKER AM/FM w/ cassette works. Power windows, Sunroof & lighted Vanity mirrors on both visors work. All weather-stripping intact and good. Has original Manuals and Factory First-Aid Kit, spare and jack. Engine/Driveline: Always serviced and maintained at a Mercedes specialist. All belts, hoses, etc. are good. Has Engine Block Heater. Not detailed and shows as a driver, again, think Tank. Solid, needs nothing. Undercarriage: Not detailed, but clean showing its use as a driver. All boots, bushings, lines etc. in good condition. No abnormal leaks or drips. Road Test/Mechanically: Starts easily, runs and drives very smoothly. Everything works. PA Inspection till 2/13 SUMMARY A lot of car for the money with thousands and thousands of miles to go. Large, safe and economical, these Mercedes have timeless styling and are built to last. The minor rust areas can easily be abated with a little sandpaper & touch-up paint or just brush on some POR-15 or a similar product. The 7 pages of Service Records in a PDF file going back to 1999 can be emailed to interested bidders. PayPal—eBay's service to make fast, easy, and secure payments for your eBay purchases! Regarding a Bidder’s Feedback: I do not discriminate against bidders with 0 Feedback; everyone has to start somewhere. However, if you have 0 Feedback & are in the running, I will email or call you, & if we don’t communicate satisfactorily, your bid will be withdrawn. If you have 5 Feedback or below (all positive of course) or above 5 w/ negatives, (hopefully no more than 1 or 2) I may contact you as above to verify your sincerity, understanding of how the auction works & ability to pay. ATTN: Carefully read ALL my Terms & Conditions & Seller's Payment Instructions below. By bidding on this item you are entering into a contract to purchase the item & have agreed to adhere to the Terms, Conditions & Instructions set forth. A 10% deposit preferably via PayPal must be paid within 48 hours of Auction’s end to hold item/vehicle & is nonrefundable at seller’s discretion should buyer renege on contract. FULL Payment required within 7 days of Auction close. If you are sincerely interested in the item, PLEASE e-mail me EARLY with your interest & questions, & certainly bid on the item. If an outside offer is received before the auction’s end, I will make every attempt to notify all serious ebay bidders. 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All vehicles have performed as described on a limited test drive if applicable. Please remember that these vehicles may be of Classic or Antique vintage; the vehicles & various parts may be at least 15 years old & do have an attrition rate. If you plan to drive the vehicle for an extended trip or at Interstate speeds, please arrange for a thorough safety/mechanical inspection by a competent mechanic & always change or inspect thoroughly all tires, lights, belts, lines, hoses, fluids & filters etc. before doing so. The buyer is responsible for removal/towing of the vehicle from Owner’s premises & valid Insurance at time of pick up. If vehicle isn't or can't be picked up within 30 days of auction’s end, we'll need to talk. Seller's Payment Instructions: I will accept any certifiable means of payment. Bank Wire Transfer - Preferred Method. PayPal for maximum allowed $2000.00 Deposit. Balance (if needed) of 10% deposit must be paid via other accepted means in time specified. *Cashier's Check etc. must be mailed to Owner or Seller at least 5 days before P/U, or if bringing check in person, mail a copy 5 business days before arrival so that funds may be verified. Cash & personal checks will be accepted with prior agreement. Any form of payment must clear before release of item/vehicle. Original title will be released to buyer upon verification of funds. If a 3rd. party is picking up/delivering vehicle, the title will be sent to buyer upon confirmation of receipt of vehicle. *A deposited, in-state Cashier’s Check normally takes 5-7 banking days before funds are available. Out-of-state/country & personal checks can take10 -15 banking days to clear. Thanks for Looking! Classic Gray Each vehicle I list is thoroughly examined & test driven where applicable as if I were the buyer. It is given an honest & accurate appraisal so that you may acquire with confidence! 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