1983 Mercedes 300cd Turbo Diesel Coupe No Reserve! on 2040-cars

Welcome to my auction.  I've owned many of these model 123 Turbo Diesels, and purchased this car a couple months ago with the intent to resale after giving it Mechanical and Cosmetic servicing.  This is a no reserve auction.  My ideal winning bidder will have watched the many Mercedes Repair videos by MercedesSource.com on YouTube.  It is the best source of Mercedes mechanical help, and will prepare the winning bidder about how to buy and care for this Mercedes.  The car starts easily, runs and drives well.  Here's the details on this car:

Maintenance on 10/18/2013: Valves adjusted, new Vacuum Shift Actuator, New Glow Plugs after reeming, new Fuel Filter and in-line fuel filter, Oil and filter change.  Also air cleaner housing mount fixed.

Mechanical topics:  Wiper motor needs fixing (arms taken off and in trunk), Transmission shift early at first shift - perhaps needs adjusting or leave as-is, should you need highway ramp speed acceleration.  Battery light stay on after shut off and is there's a drain on the battery over time.  I remove the negative terminal to keep the battery ok for now.  The window regulators and switches are untested, however I know the drivers window works fine.  A/C untested. Heat and vent fan motor works ok with no smells.  Dash light and fuel gauge not working, undiagnosed.  Previous owner said that he replaced the rear brake shoes.  It does brake well.  Hood pull opener (inside car) is loose.  It has a Mercedes Muffler.  The exhaust system is fine.  The suspension is ok, and the steering is fairly tight.  Glass is original and not fogged.  Window seats at doors have cracks.

Cosmetic topics:  Passenger door dented (opens and closes fine); previous owner removed inside door panel and started to push out dent.  Right now the inside panel is off the car - I have all the interior parts for the winning bidder to put back on), rear seat leather cracked and bottom cushion passenger side is fragile.  See photos of rust.  I've taken photos on the Garage Lift while the car was getting serviced.  The car appears to be the original paint however I can't guarantee that....it was waxed and machine buffed in October.

The tires are matching and roughly 50% worn.  The spare tire is old and should be replaced.  It is a matching rim although not as clean as the other 4 rims.  The trunk leaks after a rain storm, and puddles on the right side.  I will add a photo with the Mercedes brand battery soon.  I cleaned the battery tray and painted the tray as well. 

Extra parts available and not included in this auction:  2 used Blue color doors (Drivers and Passenger door skins with exterior trim and handles), 1 Blue trunk lid, 1 front bumper with shocks and all trim.  Winning bidder can have the opportunity to view and purchase after auction end.

Ask questions before bidding please.  I will work with a shipping company should you need this shipped to your house, however pickup needs to be within 7 days of auction end unless arrangements are made before hand.

I will add more notes on this car, based on questions from bidders and any new information that would help someone know this car. 

Many additional photos at this Google Images page: 

https://plus.google.com/photos/106514448948537988344/albums/5942132003854270689?authkey=CLnZ2vHI4LrVcQ