Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
example of this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL Turbo Diesel Sedan in its
original factory 'Nautical Blue Metallic' color paint with a
striking and virtually flawless 'Dark Blue' color leather interior,
original 'Becker' radio/cassette and 126K original miles.The cars
factory options include:6 Cylinder 3.0L Turbocharged Diesel Engine4
Speed Automatic Transmission with Torque ConvertorSRS System
Drivers SideAnti-Theft Alarm SystemPower Assisted SteeringCruise
ControlFully Automatic Climate ControlCentral LockingTinted
GlassPower WindowsHeated Rear WindowFully Independent
SuspensionPower Assisted 4 Wheel Disc BrakesAnti-Lock Braking
SystemLight Alloy WheelsBecker AM/FM 'Grand Prix'
Radio/CassettePower AntennaLeather UpholsteryPower Adjustable Front
Seats amp; Head RestsPower Adjustable Steering ColumnRear Head
RestsHalogen Headlamps with Wipers amp; WashersHalogen Fog
LampsPower Sliding Sunroof with Tilt Pop UpThe Mercedes-Benz W126
is a now legendary series of flagship vehicles manufactured by
Mercedes-Benz until 1991 and was a successor to the earlier W116
series and was offered in a straight six, V8 and the now renown
turbo diesel models. The 1981-85 300SD model boasted the OM617.951
3.0L 5 Cylinder Turbo Diesel engine which is considered to be one
of the most reliable engines ever produced and one of the key
reasons for Mercedes popularity around the world today as the
ultimate long distance and durable touring car with many models
still being used around the globe as taxi cabs boasting many
hundreds of thousands of miles on the clock. It is an economical
and relatively quick with the turbocharger fitted car and a
legendary trouble-free engine. The Mercedes W126 300SD was a US
amp; Canada only import and offered a unique combination of luxury,
exclusivity, economy and reliability that could not possibly be
matched by any other brand making it the vehicle of choice by
countless diplomats, executives and other such entities who
recognized the attraction of the worlds first production turbo
diesel sedan. In 1986, the 300SD was replaced with the 300SDL and
only some 13,830 models were built on a LWB chassis over its two
years of production. It was part of the second generation of W126
model lineup and was now ultra quiet with two firewalls and thick
rubber gaskets around all the doors. The five-cylinder engine was
replaced with the new inline six-cylinder engine and the engine was
only offered in long-wheelbase with a limousine type ride and
boasted the first year offering Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) amp; and an
(SRS) drivers air bag being available. The new engine had 148 hp
(110 kW) compared to 125 hp (93 kW) of the previous version. For
these 1986-87 models, a new second generation trap oxidizer was
used which along with the new six cylinder engine demonstrated even
better performance, dependability, durability and much quieter
engines! These luxurious cars still command a strong demand
internationally, especially such low mileage and well maintained
and unabused examples.This particular model was obviously always
garaged by its previous owners with no accidents and it has a clean
CARFAX report and boasts all its original parts and paint and
obviously absolutely no rust whatsoever! The original and very
striking factory 'Nautical Blue Metallic' color paint is in
beautiful condition and the original matching 'Dark Blue' leather
seats are also in absolutely beautiful condition with no signs of
any wear and the original leather dashboard and the walnut wood
veneer interior are in virtually flawless shape (obviously always
garaged from the sun!).The car drives exactly like such a well
maintained and serviced Mercedes-Benz Turbo Diesel with only 126K
original miles (considered low mileage for these notoriously hard
driven vehicles and and for this legendary engine) should and must
be seen and driven to be truly appreciated! The engine is extremely
strong with no noticeable oil leaks and the temperature always
remains cool. All the power options are working as they should
including the A/C, all four power windows, dual power and memory
seats, headrest adjustments, telescopic steering wheel, 'Becker'
stereo and power antenna, fog lamps and sunroof.Without a doubt,
this is one of the finest cars ever built by Mercedes-Benz or for
that matter any other car manufacturer and they are now becoming
increasingly more desirable and hard to find, especially with such
low original miles and in such all original and unabused condition,
than ever before - certainly you will look long and hard to find a
finer head-turning example in its original factory paint available
anywhere else!