Vehicle Description
Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
Turbo. Finished in stunning Petrol Blue-Green Metallic, Mercedes
imported fewer than 2,700 units - and for a single year only,
making this the rarest variant of the 124 chassis in the US.
Excellent condition inside and out; clean CarFax with no reported
accidents. Well-documented maintenance history with over $15k in
recent service (including a front suspension overhaul, A/C system
rebuild and a replacement cylinder head). Life-long California car
with an excellent underside and no known rust. Recent paint
correction and ceramic coating along with clear UV-reducing tints
for all windows. Factory "Gullideckel" 15-inch alloy wheels are
wearing Michelins with 2021 date codes.
Interior is in remarkably well-preserved original condition.
Palomino MB-Tex upholstery shows virtually no wear; excellent door
panels, carpets, headliner, crack-free dash and zebrano wood trim.
Completely stock aside from a W126 leather-wrapped steering wheel,
blue-green floor mats that complement the exterior color, and a
Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB stereo (this head unit looks like a
classic 1980s Blaupunkt cassette, but hidden behind the tape door
are USB and aux inputs, plus bluetooth). Sunroof, windows, seat
motors, climate control, and all gauges, switches and lights are
working as they should. This is a very well-sorted car that has
clearly always been cared for.
With proper maintenance, these cars will last multiple generations
- and this is no doubt an heirloom-quality example. Under the hood
is a 3.0L OM603 inline six turbo Diesel mated to a four-speed
automatic transmission. The transmission was rebuilt at 173k miles;
a new radiator was installed at 214k miles along with a compete
brake job. Just last year the cylinder head was replaced (the new
head is the #22 casting, an improved design which alleviates the
overheating / cracking issues common to the original OM603 head). A
front suspension overhaul was completed at the same time. A/C has
been converted to R-134a and is blowing cold
This S124 runs and drives like new, and thanks to a lifetime of
attentive service (plus a recent drivetrain and chassis refresh) is
ready for its next 200k miles. Included with the sale are the
original owner's book (including service book), comprehensive
records, tools, jack, and matching spare. For more information
about this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Turbo for sale at Motorcar
Studio in Savannah, please call 912-235-0435.
