Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely superb and
great daily driving example of this original southern California
car with only two owners since new 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 Turbo
Diesel Wagon in its original factory 'Midnight Blue' (color code
904) paint with a 'Palomino' color MB Tex interior, matching
hubcaps, original 'Becker Mexico' full radio/cassette, central
locking, automatic climate control, power antenna, mechanical
hydraulic sliding roof and only 110K original miles!Purchased by
it's original southern California owner on 2/7/1986 at 'Auto
Steigler', the Mercedes-Benz dealership of Encino, CA and
originally serviced at that dealership whilst under warranty and
then later serviced at the renown 'Autobahn Performance' of Agoura
Hills, CA. Purchased by second and most recent California owner
from the original owner in the late 1990's and serviced by it's
second owner first at 'Mercedes-Benz of Monterey, CA and then at
'Pacific Motor Service' of Monterey, CA. In most recent years the
second owner serviced the car at 'German Autohaus' of Newhall, CA
with all service records available. We ourselves recently acquired
the car from the second owner and had the car fully serviced for
turn-key ready driving today at our local independent Mercedes-Benz
specialists 'Pacific Motors' of Santa Monica, CA.Our recent full
service at 110,346 miles included all fluids, filters and gaskets
replaced as required; a new hood pad with heatshield installed, new
engine mounts, tune up, new transmission mount amp; transmission
service amp; replacement of rear brake hoses. Previous recent
service history at 'German Autohaus' included the following
important service work; at 100,245 miles new front brake pads amp;
rotors, wheel bearings, replaced 2 ball joints amp; 2 control arms,
guide rods amp; bushings; at 104,023 miles new A/C condensor, new
heater valve; at 75,000 miles full major service including valve
adjustment, pump timing, idle speed, vacuum, etc.The 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 Long Wheel base 300SD, 300TD Wagon
and the Short Wheel Base 300D models all boasted the OM617.951 3.0L
5 Cylinder Turbo Diesel engine which is now 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. These luxurious
cars, and especially these rare wagons, still command a strong
demand internationally, especially low mileage and well maintained
and unabused examples such as this particular example.This
particular model was obviously an always garaged California car by
its two CA owners and has no rust and no signs of any accidents and
it boasts a clean CARFAX report confirming both it's mileage and
service history and California ownership with no accidents. The car
has it's beautiful and highly striking original 'Midnight Blue'
color paint and the original 'Palomino' interior is in remarkable
condition throughout with no signs of any significant wear
whatsoever. The original leather dashboard is in superb shape with
no cracks as are the original 'Palomino' MB Tex seats and carpet
and headliner. All the options are working as they should including
the air conditioning amp; all the power options and as previously
stated the car has just received a comprehensive pre-sale
inspection to ensure turn-key ready driving for it's new owner.The
car drives as when new, just like a well maintained and dealer or
independent specialists only serviced Mercedes-Benz Turbo Diesel
with only 110K original miles should (considered extremely low
mileage and very rare for these notoriously hard driven vehicles
and virtually just broken in for this legendary engine) and this is
a car that 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. The car will be sold with all it's
original owners manuals, maintenance booklet and records, window
sticker etc.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 this ultra desirable last year TD
Wagon version with sunroof - certainly you will look long and hard
to find a more durable station wagon with such well documented
ownership and service history with such low original miles and an
original California car to boot available anywhere else!