This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300SD shows California ownership since new and remained with the original owner through 2021. This example is finished in it's original Anthracite Grey (172) over Bamboo Leather color combination and powered by a 3.0-liter OM617 five-cylinder turbodiesel engine paired to a 4-speed automatic transmission. Features include North American-spec bumpers and headlamps, polished Bundt wheels, air conditioning, power windows, a power sunroof, and the original Becker head unit. Recent maintenance includes an oil change, new brake lines, new fuel filters, and an air conditioning service. This 300SD now shows 219k miles and is offered by the current owner with four keys, recent maintenance records, a tool kit, and a clean California title.
The bodywork is finished in Anthracite Grey (172) and features correct North American-spec bumpers and headlamps. The glass throughout this example remains completely original and displays OEM etchings on each pane. A painted power sunroof is featured along with a power antenna and fog lamps. The seller notes the paint to be original with a spot of clear coat failure on the hood and cracking weather stripping around the windows. Clear cost issues are noted on the hood and trunk. Detailed photos of the exterior are viewable in the gallery.
Polished Bundt wheels measuring 14x6” are shown with matching center caps and wear new GT Radial tires measuring 205/70. 2022 Date codes are noted on the tires. An original full-size spare wheel and tire are shown in the trunk along with the original toolkit. OEM polished centercaps are shown.
The cabin is trimmed in Bamboo Leather across the seats, door cards, dashboard, and armrest. The cabin is accented with Zebrano wood trim on the dashboard, center console, and shifter surround. The Becker Grand prix head unit functions properly including indicator lights and preset functions. Air conditioning controls function as well and mitigate fan speed accordingly along with temperature and direction. Other features include controls for the operational power antenna, rear defrost, cabin lights, and sunroof. Custom Jasper Cocomats are shown for the front and rear seats along with the rear hat shelf. The seller notes both front door check straps need to be replaced. Additionally the automatic climate servo isn't operational and the center vent does not open for air. Rust is noted near the weather stripping in the trunk and displayed in the gallery below.
The original four spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including a 85-mph speedometer and 6k-rpm tachometer, as well as gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The odometer displays 219k original miles and the trip feature reportedly functions as intended.
The 3.0-liter OM617 turbodiesel five-cylinder was rated for 110 horsepower and 160 lb-ft of torque when new and sends power to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission. Recent maintenance includes an oil change, new brake lines, new fuel filters, and an air conditioning service. The seller notes an oil leak from the turbo, and inoperable heat from the center vent.
This 300SD now shows 219k miles and is offered by the current owner with four keys, recent maintenance records, a tool kit, and a clean California title.
Videos showing a walk around and driving functions have been included.
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8 Comments
Is this vehicle still available?Not a single reply from the seller to any comments? 0_o$6,000 bid placed by @HDC55
$5,750 bid placed by @clonski
$5,500 bid placed by @ClassifiedClass
$5,250 bid placed by @clonski
$5,000 bid placed by @HDC55
$4,750 bid placed by @ClassifiedClass
$4,500 bid placed by @HDC55
$4,250 bid placed by @SammyTheCeo
$4,000 bid placed by @HDC55
Seller, can you confirm that the A/C is inop due to the servo not working properly? Sounds like there’s a vacuum leak in the “tree” under the dash for the vent operation. Would you also confirm this being the issue? Thanks in advance$3,750 bid placed by @SammyTheCeo
$3,500 bid placed by @clonski
$3,250 bid placed by @ahorkos1
No pics of the undercarriage or wheel wells?$3,000 bid placed by @markwilson
has a blow by test been done ? thanks$2,750 bid placed by @RShakelfordTX
@markwilson If you look in some of the other pictures there does appear to be a ding/crease in the driver's side rear pillar. I would add that upon closer scrutiny, the weatherstripping on the rear window and windshield is shot, too. Plan on replacing them if you don't want any leaks. Window scrapers should also be considered as well, but they're relatively easy to do and not expensive.Is that a dent just behind the driver side rear window and the window on the back of the car?I am confused, so maybe someone can explain this to me. In the ad copy it says: "Air conditioning controls function as well and mitigate fan speed accordingly along with temperature and direction." OK, so that suggests that the doors and fan speed control in the ACC are working. But wait - then I read: "Additionally the automatic climate servo isn't operational and the center vent does not open for air." I know the Type 3 ACC system well, and if the servo isn't working, then other aspects of the system aren't working, either. So I would interpret this as a very obtuse way of (not) saying that the ACC isn't working. Can someone please clarify? If that's the case then any potential buyers should have $500-$1000 to replace the servo or retrofit one of the aftermarket solutions.$2,500 bid placed by @rebelcpa14
$1,250 bid placed by @Johger45
$1,000 bid placed by @Lemondrop