1987 Mercedes Benz 300d Ready To Run Biodiesel Or Straight Vegetable Oil on 2040-cars
Oakland, California, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Inline 6
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 300-Series
Trim: 300D turbo
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag
Mileage: 405,000
Power Options: Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Gray
Interior Color: Gray
1987 300D turbo diesel. This is the one year only diesel that is one of the best cars MB made.
Has the powerful inline 6 also used in the S class cars but only in 87 was it available in the E class 124 body.
Three years ago the car was converted to also run on vegetable oil with an Elsbett kit. Has all new fuel lines, two heaters, and the electronics needed for the system. All was professionally installed.
Will run on any combination of diesel biodiesel or vegi oil. It is currently running Biodiesel but has run SVO and the system works great.
The car is stock with the exception of European headlights and front turn signal lenses.
Has both original keys(two of the same key) that work all the locks. All doors and the truck lock as they should.
Power windows work except for the right rear. Might be a fuse but haven't looked into it.
The rest of the electrical system in in good order. The gas gauge could use a new sending unit. below a half a tank it is not accurate.
Has been used to travel from Fresno to Seattle many times so the millage is high. Still runs strong and has lots of miles left.
Engine has never been overheated and always runs cool.
Comes with original owners manual and stack of receipts from work done over the last 20 years.
Interior is in good condition. One small tear on the driver's seat and a few cracks in the dash. Headliner is nice and the door panels look good. Sunroof works great and has no leaks. All the window seals are also good, never had any water come into the car.
Body is in good shape with all original paint. One small spot of primer just below the trunk were a dent was removed. A few minor dents on the car the most noticeable in on the middle edge of the front left fender.
Body and chassis have no rust.
Three tires are very nice front left is worn but still has some tread left.
Has clean title and current registration good til Dec 2014.
Battery is less than 2 years old and car starts right up every time.
Has newer stereo with CD player, custom sub-woofer and amp mounted in the trunk. Speakers have also been replaced and the stereo sounds great even at high volumes. Also has a control for the sub-woofer lever mounted by the center console.
All the glass is original and in good shape but the windshield does have a few chips.
Car must be picked up within two weeks of the end of the auction unless other arrangements are made. I can help with delivery to a local auto transport company if needed.
Call 510-533-4416 with any questions or to set up a time to see the car.
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