1985 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series

300CD Coupe

3.0L 2998CC l5 DIESEL SOHC Turbocharged

Automatic

WDBAB53A5FA254045

Clear

Diesel

krichesond Store <img src="http://ti2.auctiva.com/web/aswCredit.gif" border="0"><br><a href="http://www.auctiva.com/?how=scLnk1" target="_blank"><img src="http://ti2.auctiva.com/images/sc1line1.gif" border="0"></a>This is the legendary Mercedes-Benz OM617 3.0L turbocharged diesel engine inside of the w123 coupé chassis. 1985 was the last year that these mid-sized luxury supercars were produced. The engine has great compression after reaching the 500km milestone, and we can attribute this to exceptional maintenance over the 30 years that it's been on the road. The car has been registered with MB USA for it's impressive mileage status, and though the award was not attached to the grill when I took the photos, it is now proudly displayed. Paint is silver paired with the blue interior featuring MB-tex (thick gauge vinyl) seats. I bought the car six years ago and it's been my driver since. I've done oil and spin-on fuel filter changes every 10,000 miles along with inline filter changes. In 2009 I had some front end components replaced as needed. I had the fuel return lines replaced due to a leak and had the valves adjusted with a new cover seal at this time as well. In 2011 the brake pads and rotors were replaced, one front caliper replaced and the other three were rebuilt. Radiator flush and transmission fluid transfusion/change (but not filter-filter is at least 6 years old, fluid has at least 30k miles on it and both should be refreshed eventually). In 2012 the entire exhaust system was replaced from manifold to tail pipe, and the blower motor was replaced with new unit for the climate control. In 2013 the battery was replaced for the winter along with a couple of weak/defective glow plugs. Since then I have been spending a lot of time abroad and the car has seen less use. Updates for 2015 are a full set of new touring tires, a new outer tie rod, front end alignment, valve adjustment, new valve cover gasket, new fuel return lines, and essential fluid and filter changes at 325k. The trunk is loaded with extras. Extra fluids, a hydraulic floor jack and customized wheel lug wrench, a spotlight, jumper cables, rope, bungees, funnels, a gas can, various replacement bulbs, lubricants, five unused Bosch glow plugs, various hoses, various ties and clamps, an assortment of fuses, the original tool kit, a full size matching bundt wheel, the longest extension cord I could find (for cold weather block heater situations) and spare factory keys, and even a spare ignition switch tumbler with spare keys. Automotive repair manual and the original owner's manual and maintenance booklet with documentation through 2005 (267k).The interior is immaculate except for some typical cracks on the top of the dash. The odometer works perfectly well because the trip has not been reset while driving. The floor carpet has never seen feet in 30 years thanks to all-weather rubber floor mats. The MB-tex is amazingly intact, with a small tear starting on the upper half of the driver's seat (which is still as springy and comfortable as the day it was made). The glass is nice, but there are some scratches on the door windows from operators forgetting to drop the back windows first. It's a very clean car. The original Becker is still installed but I can't seem to stop it from scanning when I turn it on, so I'll include a CD player on request if you would like to switch it. The speakers are original, and seem to all work. The Hirschmann power antennae will need to be rebuilt with a new mast to function perfectly. The sunroof works and all five power windows are functional. The driver's side rear axle boot has broken and lost oil this past week. The axle will need to be swapped out with another that I have acquired from a low mileage 1985 CDT. This is included with the car for the buyer to install. The car is sold as-is where-is. Buyer should test the glow plugs and replace any weak units if there are any issues starting the car in the cold months of winter. For this routine I've already procured high grade Bosch components to complete. It's not as immediate as the axle issue, but it's a good idea to do this before winter for smooth driving and reliable cold starting. Ceteris paribus, I can't think of anything that the car will immediately need in the next 10,000 miles. Please do not hesitate to ask for more information or photographs, I will reply to the best of my ability. Please do not bid on the car if you would not be able to complete the purchase in person on or before Dec. 23rd. This is a one time offer for a very nice car that I would prefer not to store for a long period of time, but I'm also prepared to do so to protect my investment if there are not any takers. I reserve the right to pull the auction if the car is sold locally before the auction ends. I am setting a reserve price, if it is not met I may or may not negotiate with the highest bidder. Thank you for your consideration.