SOLD! $15,000 ~ New home: Long Beach, California
1981 MERCEDES-BENZ 300D Diesel
Model W123 Sedan
96,000 Original Miles Since New!
Light Ivory with Sienna MB-Tex and Optional Sunroof
100% Stunning Original Paint!
One Owner California car
Complete Documented History
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Description: Light Ivory exterior (MB paint code 623) with Sienna MB-Tex interior (MB interior code 137). 5-Cylinder, 3.0 liter, fuel-injected, normally aspirated diesel, single overhead cam, 4-speed automatic transmission, power assisted 4-wheel disc brakes, 4-wheel independent suspension, optional power sunroof, A/C and heat automatic climate control, power windows, central locking, power steering, cruise control, original Becker Europa AM/FM cassette stereo with adjustable sleeve height power antenna, electrically heated rear windshield, quartz chronometer, 3-way adjustable front bucket seats, parcel nets on front seat backrests, factory stainless steel hubcaps, front and rear center folding arm rest, front center cargo tray, halogen head lamps, halogen amber fog lamps, 2-speed windshield wiper with 5-second mist interval control, zebrano wood dash trim, berber wool carpet, driver accessible rear dome light switch, headlamp turn-off warning device, optional right and left side controlled parking light illumination, full spare and tool kit, first-aid kit, complete maintenance history records since new, Owner’s Manual, Mercedes-Benz dealership stamped Maintenance Booklet since new, along with other original Mercedes-Benz literature.
Exterior Condition: The Light Ivory paint is 100% original and100% rust free. The condition is absolutely stunning! It is clear and deep, not faded or oxidized, and shines like brand new. There are a few very, very minor rock chips, but the overall impression is astonishing! The polished aluminum trim is brilliant without any scratches or fading, the latter being a tell tale indicator of a car that has always been garaged. Both the front and rear bumpers are in excellent condition without any scratches in the chrome, and the attached rubber body sleeves and bumper guards are like new. The original belt molding body trim is excellent without any fading or scratches. I located and purchased 4 stainless steel hubcaps to replace the original factory chrome plated hubcaps, then I had them polished and painted in the correct Light Ivory, and they now look brand new, with a deep shine you can only get with stainless steel. The tires are brand new. The trunk compartment is excellent and looks as if it has almost never been used. The factory spare tire has never been used. The original door seals, trunk seal, glass seals, rubber weather-stripping, etc., are still soft, pliable and in excellent like new condition. The original factory glass is excellent. The original chrome grill is excellent. The headlamp housings are beautiful, as are the side markers, and all of the emblems are bright, shiny and excellent. The taillights are bright and flawless without scratches or fading. Original factory signature window sticker, interior stickers, interior door jam specification plate, etc. are all excellent.
NOTE: THE UNDERCARRIAGE, FUEL DOOR OPENING, FUEL LINES, ETC., STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL RUST PROTECTIVE COSMOLINE WAX UNDERCOATING (see photos), AND THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO RUST ANYWHERE ON THE VEHICLE. This coating is a wax like material which the factory spread on top of its already 30 pounds of plasticized vinyl (i.e. a think blanket of rust protection on the underbelly and hidden cavities of the body).
Interior Condition: The interior to this sedan is absolutely stunning! It is nothing short of going to the Dealership in 1984 and purchasing the car brand new. The rare Sienna MB-Tex is in perfect, like new condition. There are no rips, no tears, no fading, no diminished support in the padding, no pleats that have shifted beneath the stitching, and virtually no wear whatsoever. The parcel nets on the front seat backrests are snug against the seats. The original berber wool carpet still has that factory sheen you only find on low mileage cars, and it is flawless, without any stains, fading, unraveling, and virtually no wear at all. The zebrano wood dash trim is stunning! It is clear and deep with a durable shine, and there are absolutely no cracks or fading. The headliner looks brand new. The door panels and map pockets are excellent without any cracks, scuffs or tears. The front center cargo tray appears to have never been used, as does the original first-aid kit. The instrument cluster is bright and flawless, without any faded needles or aging. All of the accessory switches, knobs, buttons, turn signal lever, cruise control lever, etc. are in excellent condition without any faded symbols, and they are all in proper working order. The steering wheel is firm to the grip without any twisting or slack. The factory tool kit and jack are all in excellent condition.
NOTE: VALIDATION TO BEING GARAGE KEPT IS EVIDENT IN THAT THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO CRACKS IN THE DASH, AND FURTHER VALIDATION IS IN THE POLISHED ALUMINUM TRIM WHICH IS BRILLIANT.
Mechanical Condition: This sedan runs absolutely excellent! It has been exceptionally well maintained since new, and has never missed a single scheduled service. Its durable and fuel efficient 3.0 liter, 5-cylinder motor is smooth and strong, and it gets an average of 28-30MPG. Cold starts are instantaneous, which is validation to its low miles, and the motor, chassis and engine compartment are exceptionally clean and dry. The transmission shifts sure, timely, and proper. Independent suspension is solid and comfortable, and the steering is tight and responsive without any play. Recently the car received its scheduled maintenance service, new front and rear brake pads, valve adjustment, new fuel filters, A/C service including retrofitting to receive R134 refrigerant, etc., and there are currently no pending maintenance issues.
NOTE: THIS CAR WOULD BE A PERFECT CANDIDATE FOR ANY ALTERNATIVE FUELS, SUCH AS BIODIESEL, PURE VEGETABLE OIL, WASTE VEGETABLE OIL, ETC.
Accessories Condition: All power windows function excellent. Power sunroof works smooth, fast, and excellent. Central locking works excellent. Cruise control sets and holds properly. Air conditioning/heater/defroster all work excellent, and blow heat and air from the proper vents respectively. Becker Europa AM/FM cassette stereo works excellent, along with adjustable height power antenna. Dash cluster gauges all work excellent, including; clock, odometer, tripometer, rheostat illumination switch, oil pressure gauge, temperature gauge, fuel gauge, etc. Seats adjust smooth and proper. Glove box compartment opens/closes/locks properly. One key fits front doors, trunk, and glove compartment (spare and valet key included). Headlights work excellent, along with high beams, fog lights, brake lights, parking lights (side markers), reverse lights, both dome lights, turn signals, trunk light, license plate lights, glove compartment light, accessory switch illumination lights, dash cluster lights, etc.
NOTE: I recently had the original California license plates restored, and the car also comes with a brand new set of vintage black coco mats. (also, I have the original sheepskin seat covers, which were only recently removed, and they too come with the car.)
History: This car spent its entire life in Visalia, CA which is validated through all of the maintenance records since new. It has had only one owner until I purchased it recently. Currently it is parked safely in my garage awaiting its new home.
Price: $15,000