Vehicle Description
1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D Sedan
In 1878, Rudolf Diesel was attending the Polytechnic High School of
Germany, (the equivalent of an engineering college), when he
learned about the low efficiency of gasoline and steam engines.
This disturbing information inspired him to create an engine with a
higher efficiency, and he devoted much of his time to developing a
"Combustion Power Engine". By 1892 Diesel had obtained a patent for
what we now call the diesel engine.
For consignment...an all stock, all original W123 300D turbo diesel
from 1984. Always garage kept, the current consignor has owned this
car since 1992. It has been faithfully maintained, and has
undergone some recent maintenance such as new engine mounts, axle
seals, tranny seal, and oil change. The car has a manual shutoff as
sometimes it keeps running, (a known issue with these cars).
Exterior
Astral Silver Metallic, in original condition, is found on the
exterior of this meticulously cared for car. From its right looking
front grille and chromed surround topped with the tri pointed star,
to the trim spears on the side window surrounds, and rear trim it's
all in nicely preserved condition. An electric sliding sunroof on
top, and clean rocker panels on bottom are noted. Plenty of room in
the trunk and just below the lid are ribbed self cleaning tail
lighting. The car has the factory mag wheels and 205/70R14 rubber
all around. No rust to speak of on the body or rockers on this
panzer tank.
Interior
MB Tex and leather in dark blue and in very nice, gently used
condition covers the bucket seats in front and bench seat in back.
Immaculate dark blue carpeting covers all the lower surfaces. A
very nice dash and center console house all correct working gauges,
and climate controls, and some burl veneer is seen mixing in with
the blue vinyl coverings of the console. Very slight cracks are
noted on this burl lacquer. The fully working AM/FM/Cassette radio
is nestled between the dash, and console. The glovebox door is
slightly out of alignment, but this is really the only major fault
that can be noticed when picking through with a fine-tooth
comb.
Drivetrain
A 5-cylinder turbo diesel 3.0 liter engine coupled with a 4-speed
automatic transmission takes you smoothly up to speed. This is fed
fuel by a Bosch fuel injection system. There is a 3.07 rear axle.
All is just slightly patina under this hood and in the engine bay.
Let's call it a clean aged look!
Undercarriage
The underside if this car has some road dirt and patina, but is
rust free. The floor pans and suspension look like comparable cars
of very low mileage. The car has 4 wheel independent coil sprung
suspension and power discs for all 4 corners.
Drive-Ability
As a test drive revealed, this car takes just a small lapse of time
for that turbo to kick in, but when it does, the car accelerates to
any car of today's standards. The interior is nicely appointed and
it is a cruiser with a smooth ride. The passenger rear power window
does not go up and down, although the motor runs, the radio does
not work and the power antenna is frozen. The consignor states that
theshut off solenoid acts up every now and again, and if it does
not shut off use the kill lever on the solenoid under the hood.
A consignor that has cared for this car cosmetically as well as
mechanically has yielded this original classic 300D that appears
slightly used and ready to rack up more miles. Although it has a
consignor stated 112,122 miles on it, this engine along with the
durability of the Mercedes Benz build, will be active for a long
time. Unlike earlier non-turbo models, this car can keep up with
today's fast-moving vehicles with turbo acceleration and diesel
durability, and don't forget Mercedes-Benz reliability and build
quality, all expertly pampered in its lifetime. What an excellent
combination! Schnell!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
