This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300D 4-speed was originally sold to a Venezuelan national for trips to Spain where it remains with the current owner and seller. Finished in Champagne Gold Metallic over a Blue MB-Tex (132) interior, power comes from a 3.0-liter diesel inline-five paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Features include European exterior features, dual-temperature control, adjustable headlamps, heated rear window, and manual windows. The most recent service included replacement of the glow plugs. This W123 shows just over 45k kms (~28k miles) and is offered with the factory literature, and a clean Spain title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in Champagne Gold Metallic and was repainted under previous ownership in 2018 from Light Ivory per the datacard. The car features chrome-accented European-spec bumpers and trim, adjustable European glass headlamps, and adjustable side mirrors. Detailed photos of the exterior are viewable in the gallery.
Factory 14″ steel wheels are equipped and wear paint-matched center caps. Firestone tires measuring 185/70 are mounted on all four corners.
The cabin features seats upholstered in Blue MB-Tex (132) with matching blue door panels, carpets, and dash. Black vinyl trim adorns the dashboard and center console with light wear visible. Equipment includes a heater with dual zone control, manual windows, adjustable sound, and an aftermarket head unit with CD functionality.
Instrumentation includes a 180-kph speedometer and an analog clock. Additional auxiliary gauges include coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level which all function properly. The six-digit odometer shows just over 45k kilometers(~28k miles).
The 3.0-liter OM617 diesel inline-five was factory rated at 83 horsepower and 120 lb-ft of torque and is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission. Additional underbody photos are viewable in the gallery below. Recently, the owner replaced the glow plugs in preparation for the sale. Underbody photos are provided in the gallery.
This W123 shows just over 45k kms (~28k miles) and is offered with the factory literature, and a clean Spain title in the seller’s name.
The seller has provided videos showing a walk around, cold start, and driving functions.
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@ML_51312 looking here https://cfrclassic.com/international-car-shipping/car-shipping-to-europe/ around $2250Great vehicle with an extremely unique history. Were you ever able to establish estimated costs with shipping to the US? Thank you!$500 bid placed by @Wagmb
@B_R_W The car already drove recently almost 1.000 km in a single run since it came from A Coruña to it's current home, i was worried that it was going to break down during the trip but arrived without problems. As for pricing from Spain to Houston I would need to look since i don't know the costs, the nearest port is Valencia.@Gurjeetsingh63 As I said previously I'm willing to help the buyer with the required paperwork and even driving the car to the nearest port, i'm open to different solutions as long as both are in agreement.Hello, would you feel confident driving this 300D a couple thousand miles in its current condition, and what would it take to ship the car to Houston, USA? Thanks.@vintagembspain Hello, If i export to ontario, Canada to what extent u help in logistics? thank you$250 bid placed by @Ilovebigtoys
@John50 Hello, I asked the previous owner and he don't recall the car having A/C. I looked up for some info and maybe it's a typo. https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/e-class-w213/431326d1631394985-2017-e-300-ambient-air-temperature-sensor-overview-system-components-climate-control.pdf Page 1: code 913 (Hot country code)@vintagembspain Hi - I know that it has been discussed here that the car does not have A/C but the Vin lookup says it did come with option 913 ->"AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR HOT COUNTRIES". Do you happen to know if this was taken out or are you aware of any other explanation for this discrepancy? Thank you.Hi - I know that it has been discussed here that the car does not have A/C but the Vin lookup says it did come with option 913 ->"AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR HOT COUNTRIES". Do you happen to know if this was taken out or are you aware of any other explanation for this discrepancy? Thank you.@TheGoods I'm willing to help the buyer with the required paperwork and even driving the car to the nearest port, i'm open to different solutions as long as both are in agreement.To what extent would you be available to assist with the logistics of export to the USA?@Jim_Rosenthal the headlights are old Euro as seen in this picture https://imgur.com/a/tOlGihq "Changes to the third series (from September 1982): Rectangular headlights and power steering as standard for entire model range" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_W123 This car was delivered in July so that's why it has those headlights, prior 1982 only the 280 models had rectangular.Apologies, already explained. My mistake.Interesting for a Euro car, it has USA headlamps. Does this car have AC? Thank you.@NBMTX As far as I know this vehicle was bought in 1982 by a Venezuelan national and it was used for trips in Spain during his vacations, it had originally tourist plates 1-C-4083 as seen in a picture. Later it was bought by a spanish national who repainted it back in 2018 and sadly died in 2021, his son kept it and now it's in my ownership. The vehicle indeed doesn't have air conditioning, no power windows, it's 4 speed manual, no cruise control and no sunfroof. The only official stamp by Mercedes dates back to 1982 with 1500 km, afterwards it was serviced outside Mercedes. You can also see the KM records in every technical inspection. Latest service was done in March 2023, air filter, oil filter, fuel filter, fuel prefilter, oil change, also the glow plugs have been changed. The vehicle didn't move a lot during the second ownership. As for fuel lines, oil lines, coolant lines, brake lines, brake calipers and brake cylinder i don't have any records of them being replaced. I've driven it and didn't see leaks. As for clutch and clutch fluid no records of service, same goes for suspension. Tire manufacture dates back to 2000, sadly i don't have the original radio. I attach you the link with some pictures and videos, with working antenna. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uRCSiCYTH7EYnwTQwn-N60Sncdwr71zW?usp=share_link RegardsVery interesting vehicle! Can you tell us about the history more? To be clear, this doesn't have air conditioning, power windows, is not automatic (listing says it is), no cruise control, and no sunroof? I see the most recent service and see a stamp for the 1500 km service. I can't make out the autodoc records. Have any other fluids been changed? Can you post pictures of the power steering fluid and fluid level, brake fluid and level, coolant and coolant level, and transmission and differential fluid? Trying to gauge if it's just been sitting and what various seal conditions might be. Have any fuel lines, oil lines, coolant lines, brakes lines, brake calipers, or the brake master cylinder been replaced? Has the clutch or clutch fluid ever been serviced? Have any rubber suspension bushings or the ball joints or guide rod joints been replaced? Has any suspension component been replaced? Tire manufacture dates? Can you post some shots of the A and B pillars from a little farther back? Do the door locks all work and does the system hold vacuum after being shut off? Do you have the original radio? Does the antenna work? Thanks