Vehicle Description
This week, Canyon State Classics presents a very rare opportunity
to own what might likely be the best SDL turbo diesel car currently
in existence anywhere. This car was bought new at Phoenix Motor
Company in December on 1986 by a local eye doctor here in Phoenix
and was owned and fully maintained by him for the life of the car.
He has decided to downsize at his old age of 97 years old and
offered the car to us to get it sold. This car is 100% original
white paint with the gray lower cladding and never even had a
bumper painted. The car has a thick stack of service receipts and
has always been fully upkept by the dealer and an independent
Mercedes facility here in Phoenix. The interior is excellent with
crack free wood and perfect gray leather. The car rides on original
15" alloys with 4 year old Michelins. We will get photos up in the
next few days. Don't miss your chance to own what is widely agreed
to be the one of the best built, longest lasting Mercedes vehicles
of all time.
The following is a list of options as this 300 SDL is currently
equipped:
-3.0L 6-Cyl Turbo Diesel -4 Speed Automatic Transmission -Ice Cold
A/C -Cruise Control -Power Windows -Power Door Locks -Power Antenna
-Fog Lamps -Automatic Climate Control -Original Leather Interior
-Power Sunroof The body on the car is in very good condition and
was extremely well maintained. The paint on the car is finished in
its original color of Arctic White and has a brilliant shine and
not a ding to be found. The car has been completely inspected
underneath from front to back and is solid as a rock as any well
cared for garaged lifelong Arizona car should be. All chrome trim,
glass, and rubber seals are in great shape. The car looks as nice
as the day it rolled off the Mercedes lot. It just had a full
detail done at a cost of over $500 so this car looks spectacular!
The car is accented by the original set of correct wheels and are
wrapped in Michelin radials. The interior is in very nice original
condition all around. Its life long garage storage is obvious at
close examination of the crack and fade free interior. The dash and
door panels are in very nice condition with zero cracks or damage
to be noted anywhere. The gray leather seats are all in very good
condition and look almost new, which shows the quality of leather
used in this car. All wood grain is in excellent condition with
only minor cracking visible around the shifter. The carpets are all
very nice are not worn or damaged. All dials and controls function
as they should, power windows and antenna also are fully
functional. The sound system is also very nice with an upgraded
aftermarket deck. All lights, gauges switches, and accessories work
as they should. The trunk compartment is very clean and does have
the original jack, tools, and the spare tire and wheel. This car is
all there and in excellent shape with all functions and accessories
working as they should. Mechanically, this SDL runs GREAT! I have
owned nearly 20 80's and 90's era Mercedes vehicles, and this car
blows the doors off all of them! The car starts right up and shifts
smooth as silk. It drives as good now as the day it rolled of the
lot. The Turbo Diesel engine is much more responsive than the
normal version. It is reliable, easy to fix, and parts are readily
available. The receipts show all service going back to day one. The
3.0L Diesel Mercedes workhorse engine for nearly 30 years, so you
know it is just plain reliable. The suspension is very tight and
feels solid even at autobahn speeds above 90mph. The car was always
regularly serviced and shows it in how flawless the car drives. The
car is tight and right as any low mileage car should be with no
current mechanical issues. This car is
100% fully documented with EVERY service receipt going back to
1987!
Notable Mechanical Work:
20376 Miles: Turbocharger Replaced
23263 Miles: Turbocharger, Water Pump, Trans Cooler Line
Replaced
23268 Miles: Central Locking Pump Replaced
32748 Miles: Trans Service, Brake Service, Water Pump, Belts
Replaced
41484 Miles: Water Pump, Belts, Coolant Replaced
47044 Miles: AC Switch, Door Handle
57668 Miles: Window Regulator Replaced
61853 Miles: Trans Service, Motor Mounts Replaced
63974 Miles: Trans Pump Resealed
66303 Miles: Tie Rods, Drag Link, Idler Arm Bushings Replaced
67191 Miles: AC Compressor, Lines, Vacuum Supply Pump Replaced
68818 Miles: Fuel Injection Pump Resealed
71495 Miles: Oil Level Sensor, Trans Cooler Hoses Replaced
75054 Miles: Coolant & Brake Fluid Flushed, Drive Belts & Hood Pad
Replaced
75459 Miles: Transmission Mounts, Front Brakes Replaced
76708 Miles: Over Flow Lines, Shifter Bushings, Heater Control
Valve Replaced
76813 Miles: Fuel System Bled, All Filters Replaced
76913 Miles: Ball Joints, Lower Control Arm Bushings Replaced
77259 Miles: Brake Booster, Brake Master Cylinder Replaced
The car will include all original books, huge stack of receipts,
original spare, jack, tools, warning triangle in box, as well as MB
floor mats!
All in all, this is THE cleanest and nicest SDL that I have had the
privilege of being associated with. It has been professionally
maintained and truly loved by its previous owners. This Mercedes is
a fantastic car for the price and includes every option offered in
this car. Any further questions please call Jon at 480-703-2337.
The car is located in Sunny Tempe, Arizona.
