1985 Mercedes-benz 300cd Turbo Diesel- Calif. Car Last & Best Year! Amazing! on 2040-cars
Canoga Park, California, United States
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This is the final and best year that the classic Mercedes W123 chassis 300CD Turbo Diesel Coupe'was made. It incorporates all the improvements made over the nine-year model run, including the larger turbo which gives the car noticeably more power than the earlier models. If you're looking for an excellent example of this rare and desirable motorcar—and don't want to spend upwards of $15,000—this is your car. OK, first the bad. The car needs paint. Now let's move on and describe just what a special example this is.
A California car from new, it was sold on Oct. 25, 1985 by Slavich Brothers, Inc. Mercedes-Benz in Fresno, Calif. to a Mr. R. Brookshier. Having lived its entire life in the Golden State, it is rust-free, and has only covered 160,600 miles from new, which is on the low side of mileage for these cars. It has been serviced regularly, and runs and drives better than any other Mercedes diesel I've driven (and I'd had several). It, in fact, feels fresh and new, with power and acceleration that will surprise most diesel owners. It's smooth, quiet and rattle-free....a delight to drive!
My daughter has owned this car for five years and needed more carrying capacity for her new business, and so we found her a Mercedes diesel wagon—same year as this car. She wanted "her" beloved car but needed more room. So now the Coup'e goes to a lucky new owner. I've ensured that the car was maintained properly since my little girl was depending upon it. Regular oil and filter changes, repairs of any little thing that cropped up, etc. We just spent a lot of money on the car prior to her finding her wagon, and this includes:
The car starts immediately, cold or hot, runs quietly and smoothly (for a diesel) and pulls away with authority. It goes down the highway like it's on rails, straight and true.
Everything works on the car, except the following: The left rear window doesn't go down (a recent thing, probably the motor since neither switch operates it), and the cruise control works intermittently (possibly a bad connection). The car still sports its original Becker electronic AM/FM/Cassette which sounds great. The A/C blows ice cold!
The body, as mentioned, is rust-free and I’ve never seen any evidence of an accident. The one thing the car needs is paint. It is the original Anthracite Gray but has been repainted in the past (prior to our ownership) and the clearcoat is degrading on the upper surfaces. There is virtually no body damage; there is a small ding at the right rear corner, and the rub strip just behind the driver’s door is bent out a little. I’ve included photos of these two areas. The right front corner lens is cracked. And that’s about it!
The trunk is almost spotless, with its original spare wheel, jack and original complete Mercedes tool roll stowed beneath the floor. All the glass is original and in excellent condition.
The interior is amazing! A very rare Henna Red (actually a shade or two darker than it appears in these photos), the interior is almost like new. The original upholstery is soft, supple, with no rips, holes, scuffs, etc. and the padding is still nice and firm. The door panels are beautiful, although there are a couple tiny screw holes on the driver’s side where someone had fitted a cup-holder, I imagine. Easily filled and touched-up if you wish. The cargo nets on the seat backs need replacing if you use them. The rear seats appear never sat on. The carpets were covered with factory mats and look like new. The headliner is clean and rip-free. Even the original dash is absolutely crack-free and beautiful! Obviously this car was garaged prior to our ownership, and then again when my daughter owned it. The gray exterior and Henna interior is a very striking color combination; distinctively handsome and classic.
I have the original Owner’s Manual, Maintenance Booklet, Parts Manual, factory build order, stamped metal warranty plates and the original clear vinyl pouch. I also have a folder of receipts through the years. The car is still titled in my daughter’s name and I have the title in hand. The personalized plates do not go with the car of course.
I’ve tried to describe the car to the best of my knowledge, the good along with the few flaws. Of course, being an older car, there will be repairs and maintenance in the future, and the vehicle is sold as-is without warranty expressed or implied.
If you want a really good 300CD Coup'e, buy this one and invest a couple thousand dollars in a decent paint job. And you’ll have a $15,000 car that will continue to appreciate.
Feel free to email me with any questions not covered in this description. Please do not ask me my reserve. Want to know it? Just bid! If you’re local to the San Fernando Valley part of Los Angeles County, you’re welcome to come see the car and bring your mechanic with you to check it out. He’ll probably buy it! LOL
I will accept the deposit via PayPal but the balance must be by wire transfer, cashier’s check or cash in person, not PayPal. The car can be picked up once funds have cleared both our banks and are in my account. Good luck bidding!
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