This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300D is finished in Maple Yellow (606) over Tobacco MB-Tex (103) and shows 102k miles with fully documented service history from new. Power is provided by a 3.0-liter five-cylinder diesel engine linked to a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Features include power windows, heat insulating glass, central locking, automatic climate control, cruise control, Cocomats, and a Becker radio. Recent maintenance consists of an engine oil change, a full fluid flush, an injector rebuild, a new fuel prime pump and an R134 conversion. This 300D is now offered for sale by the current owner with the original manufacturer’s literature and a clean Michigan title.
The body is finished in Maple Yellow (606) and features chrome trim lining the beltline, bumpers, windows and mirror covers. Exterior equipment includes an automatic antenna, front fog lamps, heat-insulating glass and a heated rear window. The seller reports that the rear window seal was recently replaced. The paint is believed to be original with paint meter readings provided by the seller in the photo gallery. Minor dings and paint imperfections have also been documented.
The 14” steel wheels wear polished chrome hub-caps with paint matched centers and come fitted with a set of new tires measuring 195/75/14. Braking is handled by dual-circuit power-assisted discs on all four corners. Maintenance performed by the seller included a fluid flush of the braking system.
The cabin is upholstered in Tobacco MB-Tex (103) while Zebrano wood trim lines the center console and dash. The wood trim appears in good condition with no signs of cracking. Interior appointments include automatic climate control, cruise control, power windows, central locking, a Becker Europa radio and a set of brown Coco floor mats. The seller reports that the AC was converted to R134.
The four-spoke steering wheel fronts VDO instrumentation consisting of a 110-mph speedometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The six-digit odometer currently shows 102k miles from new.
This W123 is powered by a 3.0-liter five-cylinder diesel engine which produces 77 horsepower and 115 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Additional maintenance items include an engine oil and oil filter change, new air filters, a new fuel filter, a new fuel prime pump, a coolant and power steering flush and an injector rebuild. Service history from new is included along with the original stamped service booklet.
The car was delivered new in March 1979 and was purchased by the seller in 2022 from the original owner’s daughter. This 300D is now offered for sale by the current owner in Troy, Michigan with the original manufacturer’s literature and a clean Michigan title in the seller’s name.
The seller has included the following videos:
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18 Comments
easy $15k car
thank you for bidding
$8,501 bid placed by @akimbel
$8,251 bid placed by @Tucker10
$8,001 bid placed by @Jogger
$7,750 bid placed by @Landenmotors
vacuum central locking system was fixed, and now works Great. Video link https://youtu.be/oYXdX6zcVpc
@MikeBar thank you
$7,500 bid placed by @Tucker10
$7,150 bid placed by @Landenmotors
Great looking car!
@AlexW No sunroof
Good afternoon. Is there a sunroof? Hard for me to tell unless I’m missing it. Thank you.
Hello everyone, thanks for the bids and comments so far! The car Drives perfectly, transmission shifts smooth. Suspension solid. Great engine compression. A/C and heat works as it should. All weatherstripping is perfect. Underside looks GREAT, NO rust CAR . All bushings, boots, and rubber components are in excellent shape. See photos. Paint shines like a mirror. Turn key and ready to drive anywhere. NEW Tires. Please see all photos of maintenance records No disappointments with this one. Good luck to the bidders!!! It’s a great car.
$6,900 bid placed by @mrwiggly1964
@Kloureiro HI. A/C blows cold PROPERLY. NO LEAK. Video link https://youtu.be/5ME9xRu0C-E
Is the HVAC working properly? Cold Air coming out of center vents?
$6,500 bid placed by @Kloureiro
$6,250 bid placed by @Jogger
$6,000 bid placed by @Tucker10
$5,250 bid placed by @Landenmotors
$5,000 bid placed by @carloslsanchez
$4,750 bid placed by @Landenmotors
$4,500 bid placed by @akimbel
$4,250 bid placed by @Landenmotors
$4,000 bid placed by @Awismot
$2,750 bid placed by @Randlaw
$2,500 bid placed by @Awismot
$1,500 bid placed by @Kloureiro
Thanks God we still have highly technically skilled and patient specialists, who can keep alive Mercedes miracles!
@Robertlnm thank you
@pgmora “I do all my own work, there is not one mechanic or shop I would trust to touch my baby”
@kjbcars Thank you. Will send a videos
HI , Welcome to the auction everyone! Feel free to reach out with any questions. I can provide more photos or videos of any specifics upon request.
Probably the overall best MB ever made. Looks in perfect condition and it's barely in its teen years!
Which shop/mechanic/ specialist did you use for such spectacular restoration? Is it in Michigan. I need to work on mine 300SD. Excellent job!
Nice example and great presentation. I know it's not definitive - but it is possible to have a video of the oil cap / blow by test at idle, cold and warmed up? Thanks.
$1,250 bid placed by @montenegro1
$1,000 bid placed by @akimbel