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1982 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo Diesel ~ Anthracite Gray with Black MB-Tex ~ 54,000 ORIGINAL MILES! - SOLD!

February 5th, 2009 · Comments Off · For Sale, Sold

SOLD! $18,500 ~ New home, Manhattan, New York

1982 MERCEDES-BENZ 300D Turbo Diesel
Model W123 Sedan
54,000 Original Miles Since New!
Anthracite Gray Metallic with Black MB-Tex
No Rust, Garage Kept, One Family Owned Since New
CA and AZ Car with Complete Maintenance Records…

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Description: Anthracite Gray Metallic exterior (MB paint code 172) with Black MB-Tex vinyl upholstery, 5-Cylinder, 3.0 liter, pre-chamber fuel-injection, 125 horsepower, turbo charged diesel, single overhead cam, 4-speed automatic transmission, power assisted 11″ diameter 4-wheel disc brakes, 4-wheel fully independent suspension, power sunroof, A/C and heat automatic climate control, 6-point central locking system (including doors, trunk, and fuel door), power steering, cruise control, original Becker Europa AM/FM cassette stereo with 4 wide range speakers and adjustable height power antenna, electrically heated rear windshield, quartz chronometer, tachometer, 3-way adjustable driver front bucket seats, parcel nets on front seat backrests, 14” light alloy wheels, front and rear center folding arm rest, front center cargo tray, halogen head lamps, halogen amber fog lamps, factory light tinted glass, 2-speed windshield wiper with 5-second interval mist control, real zebrano wood dash trim and console, 4 retracting 3-point inertia reel safety belts, 120 standard safety features (including unitized steel construction with over 4,700 weld points), Berber wool loop 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, road-side trunk reflector, first-aid kit, 17.2 gallon fuel tank, 28 plus MPG, Owner’s Manual, Mercedes-Benz dealership stamped Maintenance Booklet, comprehensive maintenance records since new, along with other original Mercedes-Benz literature. The original purchase price in 1982 including factory options was $31,227.

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1978 Mercedes-Benz 300D Diesel ~ Astral Silver with Blue MB-Tex ~ 38,000 ORIGINAL MILES! - SOLD!

January 24th, 2009 · Comments Off · For Sale, Sold

SOLD! $15,500 ~ New home, Santa Monica, California

1978 MERCEDES-BENZ 300D Diesel
Model W123 Sedan
38,000 Original Miles Since New!
Astral Silver Metallic with Blue MB-Tex
One Owner Until 2008!
California Car with Complete Documented History

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Description: Astral Silver Metallic exterior (MB paint code 735) with Blue MB-Tex vinyl upholstery. 5-Cylinder, 3.0 liter, pre-chamber fuel-injection, normally aspirated diesel, single overhead cam, 4-speed automatic transmission, power assisted 11″ diameter 4-wheel disc brakes, 4-wheel fully independent suspension, A/C and heat automatic climate control, 6-point central locking system (including doors, trunk, and fuel door), power steering, cruise control, original Becker Europa AM/FM stereo with 4 wide range speakers and adjustable height power antenna, electrically heated rear windshield, quartz chronometer, 3-way adjustable driver front bucket seats, parcel nets on front seat backrests, 14” alloy wheels with matching Astral Silver hubcaps, front and rear center folding arm rest, front center cargo tray, halogen head lamps, halogen fog lamps, factory light tinted glass, 2-speed windshield wiper with 5-second interval mist control, zebrano wood dash trim and console, 4 retracting 3-point inertia reel safety belts, 120 standard safety features (including unitized steel construction with over 4,700 weld points), Berber wool loop 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, road-side trunk reflector, first-aid kit, 17.2 gallon fuel tank, 28 plus MPG, Owner’s Manual, Mercedes-Benz dealership stamped Maintenance Booklet, along with other original Mercedes-Benz literature.

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1981 Mercedes-Benz 300D Diesel ~ Light Ivory with *RARE* Sienna MB-Tex, 96,000 Miles Since New! - SOLD!

September 8th, 2008 · Comments Off · Sold

SOLD! $15,000 ~ New home: Long Beach, California

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.

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1976 Mercedes-Benz 300D Maple Yellow with Black MB-Tex (rare color combination!) - SOLD!

May 26th, 2008 · Comments Off · Sold

SOLD! $15,000 ~ New home, Ranch Palos Verdes, California

SOLD! $15,000 ~ New home, Ranch Palos Verdes, California

1976 MERCEDES-BENZ 300D Diesel model W115 Sedan
100,932 Original Miles Since New!
Special Order Maple Yellow and Black MB-Tex
100% Stunning Original Paint!
Optional Sunroof
Washington and California Car, No Rust
Three Owners with Complete Records and History


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The 115 chassis are among the most durable, stylish, and sought after automobiles ever produced by Mercedes-Benz. This is an amazing example of one of the limited few that still remain phenomenally well preserved. 1976 was the last year for the 115 chassis.

Description: Maple Yellow exterior (MB paint code 606) with Black MB-Tex interior. 5-Cylinder, 3.0 liter, 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 climate control, power windows, central locking, power steering, cruise control, original Becker Europa AM/FM stereo with original Hirshman manual antenna (including original turn key for operating), electrically heated rear windshield, quartz chronometer, 2-way adjustable front bucket seats, front and rear center folding arm rest, halogen head lamps, halogen fog lamps, 2-speed windshield wiper with 5-second mist interval control, zebrano wood dash trim, Berber wool loop carpet, driver accessible rear dome light switch, headlamp turn-off warning device, cabin accessible idle control knob, front and rear shoulder harness seat belts, cigarette lighter, full spare, tool kit and road-side trunk reflector. MB Owner’s Manual, MB shop Manual, Mercedes-Benz dealership stamped Maintenance Booklet, along with other original Mercedes-Benz literature.

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