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1985 Mercedes 300d With 152k Original Documented Miles - Black On Black on 2040-cars
US $14,995.00
Year:1985
Mileage:152064
Location:
Los Angeles, California, United States
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I have been collecting these specific cars for almost a decade. This one and my orange on orange 2 door are the last and best 2 of my entire collection.
Please bid with enthusiasm and realize that you may never see a car like this ever again. I am sorry to see them go. All my auction sales to date have received a feedback rating of 100% and I take pride in knowing that I am making automotive dreams come true. You can call me with offers or questions at 323-467-7870 I do reserve the right to remove the auction at any time for any reason but please respect the auction process and don't wait until the last day to show up with the cash because Ebay does not allow an auction to be removed on its last day… I learned this the hard way. This car will go up in value every year so you will be able to sell it for more than you bought it for provided you care for it. I just cannot afford to keep up my storage garage anymore and I refuse to store my cars outside. I purchased this car from an Asian car collector who had an industrial warehouse in Longbeach near the ports. He had a vast array of diesels in the collection and most of them were outside rotting in the sun! This one however was the obvious choice for me due to the fact that I had been searching for a black on black 85 for over 5 years! The paint was fading on the hood and there were some scratches here and there so I had it painted with factory paint in the same color. Now I have had many of these cars and had 12 at one time but I have to say they all vary from one to another. One car will be slow and sluggish and all the maintenance has been done to improve the engine, some get better gas milage and some kill the battery if left for months. This car is special, it has all the boxes checked including that incredible trademark smell that only these cars have. You would never guess that this car has 152k miles… it looks and feels brand new. The reserve price will not be set lower than expected by some who know what this car is, its real value, know how many were made in black on black and have survived especially in this condition with the classic and legendary om617.952 motor. This, the last hoorah from Mercedes sported an updated turbo for the last year of production which in this case is functioning just as if it just left the factory. The California Title was issued in 1985 and is clear. Also to add interest this car is the most desirable year in the most desirable color combination of any 300 diesel series ever produced. This car not only looks new but drives, feels and smells brand new too. I turn to this car as a daily driver and would drive it to any long distance destination without a second thought. This is a perfect car for road trips. Ok that all being said... I'll try to include all the info I can: Maintenance done at regular intervals with NO expense spared Complete all point inspection just completed by my Mercedes Certified mechanic - this car checks out perfect Receipts and logs of upkeep done - no accidents or body repairs Garaged and babied - never smoked or eaten in this car PAINT - Repainted paint looks pristine and done to factory spec - I had it painted a couple of years ago and the paint is flawless and the car looks brand new Clear California title with no bad car fax or any other title or registration issues Registration current - these cars never need to be smogged btw - they are smog exempt Bumpers show no chrome wear or scuffing Brakes in excellent condition Parking brake also excellent Rubber parts all around look superb and subtle with no signs of age whatsoever Seals are factory plump and doors shut like a vacuum - clunk... that Mercedes engineering air pocket thump when the door shuts Window rubber seals are excellent with windows shutting as they should not letting air or water enter the cabin Grill as new with inserts and chrome showing zero age No leaks from any part of the car Clean under carriage with no leaks or any rust of any kind Bushings are excellent Suspension and shocks are A1 Steering is perfect with power assist in factory condition - no play at all - as new Alignment is straight as an arrow ENGINE compartment clean and not detailed - this is the way this car sits - yes it is that good Motor starts right up with factory specification Glow plug glow light illuminates for less than 3 seconds Car starts immediately even if car has been sitting for months No smoking exhaust or issues of any kind whatsoever Motor purrs and smells so good - love that 30 miles approximately to the gallon - subject to verification but I swear I get more, it depends on how you drive Spare tire chrome wheel as new Chrome wheels in excellent, not perfect but excellent condition Tools for tire removal intact First Aid kit intact and never opened All emblems in tip top condition Tires are old, they have lots of tread left but could use changing, nice to have new rubber. The rear 2 tires is slightly larger than the front giving the car that special look. All windows work fast and efficiently Sunroof operational Rear window defrost operational Door locks work great Gas cap lock and trunk lock work as they should controlled by drivers door key Wipers working great and are as new All turning signals and lights including fog working perfectly Interior lights including trunk, engine, visor, glove compartment and rear all work as new All switches ALL work everywhere Cruise control worked last time I used it All dash lights work including variable switch to dim interior accessory lights Dashboard looks great with signs of professional crack repair Rear deck nice Rear seats also in brilliant condition complete in every way including armrest Rear seat belts look never used Carpet throughout looks as close to factory new as you could ever get with no signs of wear including on the drivers side floor Headliner in immaculate condition Speakers all stock and all working with no noises, blown tweeters or woofers Stereo also stock and working perfectly Fader switch on shift panel works great with no static Antenna goes up and down plus the switch works to decide how high you want it to go up as a default setting Hazard switch illuminating as it should with the hazards working fine Parking brake pedal works as it should Door panels look amazing and are complete with material covered rubber trim - important detail as most of these cars have been compromised here and are without this as it's the first thing to go WOOD has continuos lines with no cracking or chipping anywhere Glove compartment opens, shuts and locks with the key as new AC works and blows in every mode Climate control is working perfectly in all switchable positions Heat works and blows hot Cool works and blows ice cold Defrost works great Interior AC component lighting works and is dimmable SEATS are as beautiful as they were they day the car was bought new - amazing how these seats just show zero age and feel perfect Seat adjustment and handles to adjust seats are intact and work as they should Seat back netting tight and pretty Front seat belts work great too and also look new Floor pedals are showing very little wear - another tell tale sign that a car has the miles stated Dash controls all light and work Oil Pressure, clock, trip meter, odometer and gas gauge all working perfectly Warning lights for brakes, seatbelt, glow plugs, headlights, hi-beam and battery all working TRANSMISSION shifting smooth and strong Wiper arm and knob working as it should including window washer Brake release and hood release work great Hood liner is intact and looks great Trunk liner also in excellent condition as is the carpet and side panels Wheels are original Bundt that are showing great care has been taken not to skuff on curbs Door panels and handles are also perfect Seat recliner knobs and buttons working and looking fine Horn works Windows are tinted giving the car that low key incognito look. Awesome... Ok so I got into some scrubby jeans and gave the car a good detailing and made a video... -- And now for the award winning slide show:
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