Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an exceptional driving and
indeed looking example of this original southern California 1987
Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo Diesel Sedan in its original factory
'Anthracite Gray Metallic' (code 172) color paint with a striking
and very well kept 'Palomino' color leather interior.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 Radio/Cassette (replaced with
later model stereo)Power AntennaLeather UpholsteryPower Adjustable
Front Seats amp; Head RestsPower Adjustable Steering ColumnRear
Head RestsHalogen Headlamps with Wipers amp; WashersHalogen Fog
LampsPower Sliding Sunroof with 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 300D amp; SD models 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 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 second generation of W126 model lineup
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 well
maintained and unabused examples.Recently acquired from long time
California owners who had owned the car since 1992, this particular
model was obviously always garaged by its previous California
owners with no signs of any accidents and it has a clean CARFAX
report and has absolutely no rust whatsoever!The very striking
factory 'Anthracite Gray Metallic' color paint is in beautiful
condition and the original 'Palomino' leather seats are also in
absolutely beautiful condition with very few signs of any wear and
with the original leather dashboard and the walnut wood veneer
interior showing no major wear or blemishes (obviously always
garaged from the sun!).The car drives exactly like such a well
maintained and serviced Mercedes-Benz Turbo Diesel 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. 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 in such all original and unabused
condition - certainly you will look long and hard to find a finer
head-turning example at such a low price, only due to its high
miles, anywhere else!
