Rare 1979 Mercedes 300 Cd W123c Diesel Coupe For Restoration 4u 2fix Project Car on 2040-cars
Powell, Ohio, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.0 L Straight 5 Diesel Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 5
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 300-Series
Trim: Coupe / 2-door
Power Options: Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Drive Type: Rear wheels (RWD)
Mileage: 239,911
Sub Model: CD
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Yellow
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Tobacco Brown MB Tex
Neat car with distinct character. These coupes are masterpieces of design and mechanics, and the rarest version (this is one of less than 10,000 produced) of Mercedes' legendary w123 chassis line. This car has the naturally aspirated (non-turbocharged) 3.0 L OM617 Straight-5 Cyl. Diesel engine.
Made in 1979, this 34 year old car can still be driven as is, but would benefit from some repairs. There is a leak in the cylinder head gasket, so a partial engine rebuild would be necessary to restore the optimal engine compression and performance. There is an audible noise, a short exhaust note, when the engine is running. I detect a trace amount of soot that blows out with this noise, coming from the head gasket near the oil filter housing. Otherwise the car is in good mechanical shape. The transmission shifts very nicely (I am including an extra filter and seal for this transmission). The brakes are great (recent caliper rebuild, pads, rotors, and master cylinder), the suspension has been nicely maintained, the rear axles are intact, the car handles well. The ignition tumbler & steering lock unit has been replaced (costly new genuine part), and the passenger side rearview mirror was another costly upgrade.
It has a good set of tires with little mileage on them, but the battery will not hold a charge (buyer needs to provide a working battery). This is a complete car to restore or part out.
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