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1986 Mercedes 300d Turbo Diesel,runs On Vegetable Oil! on 2040-cars

US $5,900.00
Year:1986 Mileage:188000 Color: Blue /
 Tan
Location:

Greentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Greentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:diesel
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: wdbcb25d6ga231521 Year: 1986
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 300-Series
Trim: d
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: automatic
Mileage: 188,000
Exterior Color: Blue
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 6
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

This is my 1986 Mercedes 300d sedan. I bought this car off a guy down the street because he was selling it really cheap and I knew it had to be worth a decent amount of money. I do not know much about these vehicles but I will do my best to describe it.
It has a straight six turbo charged diesel engine that runs and sounds good, turbo spools up nice. The automatic transmission shifts through all the gears but shifts really hard.
The car drives nice, stops good but will probably need brakes soon. The body is pretty solid all the way around. 
It is all set up to be used on vegetable oil and was being run on vegetable oil by the last owner. It all seams to be there but doesn't look like its connected under the hood and is running on regular diesel fuel right now. The vegetable oil tank is in the trunk. 
The interior needs some help, there are mismatched colors, ripped seats and needs some other odds and ends.
This is a great running, driving restoration project and with a little work you will no longer be spending a dime on fuel! This car will pay for itself in no time! Just go to your local restaurant and fuel up for free!!!
Clean PA title, the title will be notarized into the buyers name upon pickup in accordance with PA state law. I will supply the notary.
I strongly urge interested parties to come look at the car in person before bidding.
If you have any questions please feel free to text or call me at 570-840-3354.
I have no idea what this car is worth so I am starting the auction at $500 with no reserve.
Feel free to call me with cash offers, please don't waste my time with stupid offers.
I do not recommend driving the vehicle home, I have not had a mechanic go over it. I can offer shipping for $4 per loaded mile.

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