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1980 Mercedes Benz 300sd Turbo Diesel on 2040-cars

Year:1980 Mileage:218838 Color: Silver /
 Blue
Location:

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:W 116 3.0L 5cyl Turbo Diesel
Fuel Type:Biodiesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 16612012028621 Year: 1980
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 300-Series
Trim: Sedan 4 door
Options: Leather Seats
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Mileage: 218,838
Sub Model: 300SD
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Silver
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Blue
Number of Doors: 4
Number of Cylinders: 5
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

1980 Mercedes Benz 300SD Turbo Diesel

I have owned this car since 2006.  I will let the photos mostly speak for themselves and you can contact me with any questions.  Beside that, this is what I know about the car:

218,838 original miles on a 3.0L 5cyl Turbo Diesel engine.  I bought it from a guy in Newport Beach, CA and he bought it from the original owner who lived in Louisiana.  All original paperwork comes with the car.  From what I can tell, everything is orignal except for the following:  dashboard cover because of 2 large cracks in original dash, brand new wool seat covers because front seats are cracking, floor matts, wheels (but I think they look better than the original), aftermarket biodiesel retrofit (which can easily be removed).  the body is in great condition.   

The car runs great.  The turbo is strong.  I've replaced the following since I owned it:  tires, alternator (Bosch), voltage regulator, battery, all belts, tie arms and other steering components, vacuum parts, glow plugs.  

Things that I know are wrong with the car right now:  rear passenger side window doesn't work, Air Con works intermittently, steering box slowly leaks fluid, gas gauge needs cleaning as it sticks.    

Do some reading online about this car.  There's a reason you can't find another one on ebay right now.  They are build to last and this one is solid.  

I'm starting the bidding at $2000 

Contact me via email if you have any questions.


A couple of good reads about the 300SD

http://www.ebay.com/gds/1980s-Mercedes-Diesel-679-200-Miles-amp-GOING-STRONG/10000000003602287/g.html link
http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/general/0705dp_mercedes_benz_diesel/viewall.html

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