Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
example of this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300D 3.0L 5 cylinder 4 Door
Turbo Diesel Sedan in its original factory 'Champagne Metallic'
(Color Code 473) color paint with a striking and flawless
'Palomino' color MB-Tex interior, original Mercedes Benz factory
'Bundt' style alloy wheels and only 110K original miles!Purchased
and originally serviced at 'Fletcher Jones Mercedes Benz' the
Mercedes-Benz dealership of Las Vegas, NV on 10/10/1983 with all of
its original owners manuals, dealer stamped maintenance booklet and
factory tools available. The car was initially serviced whilst
under warranty/contract and then for many years beyond at 'Jim
Slemons Imports', the Mercedes-Benz dealership of Newport, CA and
later at 'Coast Mercedes' of Costa Mesa, CA where it has been
comprehensively inspected and reconditioned as required over
recents years as required. We have sold many examples of the 123
300D series over the years and this is one exceptionally well
preserved original southern California owner example. The car
boasts a clean Carfax report confirming the car's low original
mileage and service history.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 diesel models. The
1981-85 diesel models are now universally considered to be one of
the most reliable engines ever produced in the world 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 or otherwise
boasting many hundreds of thousands of miles on the clock. They
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. These luxurious cars still command a
strong demand internationally, especially low mileage and well
maintained and unabused examples such as this particular example.
They are known for their near indestructibility, build quality and
vault like construction. This particular car was obviously always
garaged by its previous southern California family owners and the
original factory 'Champagne Metallic' color paint is in excellent
condition as is the original 'Palomino' interior with the original
dashboard having always been covered as was the rear shelf and with
the wood veneer in beautiful original shape (obviously always
garaged and covered from any elements).The car's factory options
include 5 cylinder Turbo Diesel engine, automatic transmission,
power assisted steering, power assisted four wheel disc brakes,
tinted glass, cruise control, electric window lifts, electrically
heated rear window, fully independent suspension, power assisted
four wheel disc brakes, anti-lock brakes, automatic antenna,
automatic air conditioning with climate control, central locking,
power mirror, power antenna, factory sunroof and desirable factory
'Bundt' alloy wheels. The car drives exactly like such a well
maintained and serviced Mercedes-Benz Diesel with only 110K
original miles (very low original mileage for these notoriously
hard driven vehicles and virtually just broken in for this
legendary engine) and must be seen and driven to be truly
appreciated! The engine is extremely strong and the temperature
always remains cool. All the power options are working as they
should including the the air conditioning and the optional sunroof
(an expensive factory option in 1983). Without a doubt, this is one
of the finest built cars ever made by Mercedes-Benz or indeed any
other luxury car manufacturer, now becoming more desirable (with
only 25 MPG city and 30 MPG highway) than ever before - certainly
you will look long and hard to find a finer and original southern
owner example with very low original and well maintained miles and
with every option working as it should available anywhere else!