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Mercedes-Benz : 300-Series 300SD 1980 mercedes benz 300 sd time capsule car calif car low miles rare color exc
$7,500
El Cerrito, California
Category -
Mileage 149200
Posted Over 1 Month
Calling all collectors! For those of you that have been waiting for the emergence onto the market of that rarest of automotive beasts, the car that seems to have been locked in a time capsule for most of it's life, look no further! It has arrived! This 1980 Mercedes Benz 300SD is just such a car. A splendid combination of faithful maintenance and careful preservation has yielded this example that is about as close as you can get to going back to 1980 and buying one of these from the dealer. Personally, I just cannot get over the condition of this car as I have not seen one this clean and nice since the 80's! Let us begin with the exterior, which admittedly comes the closest to showing the cars age, although nowhere near it's actual 35 years but closer to 5! This always in California car is, as you would expect, totally rust free. The majority of the car is wearing it's factory original paint although I was told that the hood and the front fender were painted at some point afterwards. The color in itself is a rare find. Finished in Mercedes Benz color DB479 (Walnut Brown) which apparently was available only on the 300SD in the model year of 1980, it appears that not many of these were finished in that color and today even fewer have survived. The paint truly looks remarkable from even 5 feet away, but upon super close inspection, there are a number of rock chips, blemishes and scrapes with the worst being what appears to have been a side swipe with a pole done to the driver's side rear wheel well. Still, this paint has held up remarkably well for being as old as it is and it still has a mirror finish, thanks to a recent coat of wax that was applied. The factory original bundt wheels look new. I see no curb rash, no loss of clear coat. The chrome is bright and has no pitting and/or other damage other than a few light scratches to the rear. Now, on to the interior, which is possibly my favorite aspect of this car short of the incredible driving experience to be had. This interior is very, very close to flawless. 98 points on a 100 scorecard all day long in the originality category. The high degree of preservedness first hits you when you open the car door and you catch a whiff of that smell well known to vintage Mercedes collectors: the genuine leather aroma! Yes, this survivor could not be better as it was delivered with ALL factory options including full leather seating in bamboo leather. In those days, they didn't just skimp on the leather and only put it directly on the seat and where your back touches, but generously all the way around the seat frame is this wonderfully patinaed Mercedes leather. With the exception of two minor creases on the driver seat, these seats will make you think IT IS 1980 again. Just perfect. Strong, supple and comfy, they are superb! And the same goes for virtually the entire interior with the headliner, door panels, wood and even the rear package shelf being WAY above average. Very untypical of these models with this type of age, this car's wood is shiny, not faded and without cracks. The dark brown dash is almost perfect, with the exception of a hairline crack alongside the bulge of the top of the instrument cluster. Carpets still have lots of wear left. Now, as mentioned before, this car has all of the very few options that were available in 1980 as this was an "S" class sedan and was given most of the upgrades made available to buyer's at the time as standard equipment. Of the 3 options available, this one has them all: The full leather seating upgrade from the MB Tex, the Becker Mexico cassette radio/tuner with wonderbar feature and perhaps the most sought after option, a full power sunroof. Everything in this car works, including the clock. The Becker Mexico was taken out and sent to the Becker factory in New Jersey for a rebuild and now functions exactly as is should. To give the new buyer the full time capsule experience, I am including a cassette of Abba's greatest hits, which sounds remarkably well played through the Becker Mexico system and the 4 speakers int he car. And as you drive along listening to Abba, you will have no trouble maintaining just the prime temperature in your 300SD as the often troublesome servo unit has also been removed and rebuilt so that the often tricky climate control is a welcome feature to your everyday motoring, functioning properly on all selections as it should. ICE COLD A/C! The main oil cooler hose and other smaller hoses have recently been replaced. Finally, the drive itself. With 149,200 documented miles on a working odometer, this car drives and handles exactly as you would expect and want. There really is not much to say. It starts right up every time, has adequate power even before the turbo kicks in and when it does, you're off! I live in hilly California, and I zoom up the hills to get home 2, 3 or 4 times a day. I can easily keep up with the sea of Priuses that surround me. I purposely over-accelerated past a so called "Smart" car to let her know that elegance and beauty always take precedence over youth! I had no trouble watching her shrink in my rear view mirror. Good riddance!Lastly, I welcome one and all to come , inspect and drive this beautiful machine in person for only then can the true love affair with it begin. Disclaimers! This car is sold as-is where- is. It is 35 years old and does not have a warranty of any kind. By placing a bid to become the next owner of this car, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these terms. Finally, I reserve the right to end this auction early and/or cancel all bids on sale day as this car is advertised on other venues. May the best person win!
Trim 300SD
Mercedes-Benz : 300-Series SD Turbo Diesel 1982 mercedes benz 300 sd turbo diesel
$2,900
Clovis, California
Category -
Mileage 243522
Posted Over 1 Month
Ok boys - Time to sell my Mercedes Benz 300SD Turbo Diesel - Runs great, Engine and Trans are excellent, NEW tires, Ice Cold A/C - Can run on Bio-Fuel Diesel, or any combo - With a little work, can be set up to burn Waste Oil. (WO) or Vegetable Oil (VO) as you can see cosmetically has a few bumps but hey, for the price? Local pick-up is FREE, otherwise buyer needs to arrange transport - email me with any questions - Deposit of $500 required to secure sell - Cheers
Trim 300SD
Mercedes-Benz : 300-Series SD Turbo Diesel 1984 mercedes benz 300 sd turbo diesel low mile immaculate california car
$16,500
Sonoma, California
Category -
Mileage 79960
Posted Over 1 Month
1984 Mercedes Benz 300SD Turbo Diesel Low Mile California Car, Ice Cold Air ......please be patient while the many photos load..... Immaculate, low mileage 1984 Mercedes Benz 300SD Turbo Diesel for sale. Super clean, fully functional Turbo Diesel with just 79,960 original miles. Starts, runs and drives beautifully with smooth running engine, tight shifting, good, firm suspension and excellent braking. Purchased by it's current family in the late 80's with just around 30K miles, this car has been lightly used and only in two families since new. It is always garaged here in the wine country and was just serviced in preparation for a cross-country trip which did not materialize. Many repair orders and receipts available. The paint, chrome, stainless and glass all sparkle and the interior is immaculate. The front seats have been covered most of it's life with these sheepskins and are in super clean condition. In addition, the air conditioning blows ice cold and all power options are in working order. Zero (0) Feedback bidders must contact me directly prior to bidding. Asking price listed on our site. This listing will end the moment a reasonable offer is made. Available only at Left Coast Classics! Direct your inquiries to Donn 707-332-8331 .....because life's too short to drive the wrong car.... Click here if you need assistance importing and shipping this car to Netherlands, Germany, France or anywhere in Europe (opens in new window) Also, if you have one car or an entire collection to consign or sell and are anywhere in California,please consider Left Coast Classics. Thank you for visiting! VIN# WDBCB20A0EA021653 We offer classic car financing through Woodside Credit 1984 MERCEDES 300SD FEATURED PHOTOS: VIDEO GALLERY CLICK BELOW FOR THE VIDEO FOOTAGE! See this 1984 Mercedes 300 SD at Left Coast Classics Walk Around Video Test Drive It Watch and Hear it Run SLIDESHOW GALLERY CLICK A PHOTO GALLERY BELOW! (Will Open in a Separate Window) 1984 Mercedes 300 SD Turbo Full Body and Close-Up Photo Gallery Conditions & Terms: A bid on this vehicle constitutes a commitment to buy. If you are committed and capable of purchasing this vehicle we welcome your bid! If you have any questions whatsoever please ask them before bidding. We will be pleased to answer your questions. Upon meeting the auction reserve, your bid will be considered a lawfully binding contract. By bidding on this vehicle you are agreeing to these terms and conditions. We make every reasonable effort to describe this vehicle and use many photographs to help in this description. Please remember that this is a used vehicle. It is not new. The mileage on this vehicle has been recorded at the time of listing and is subject to change. Regardless of our commitment to describe vehicles in as much detail as possible there will be imperfections. Us failing to mention for example an item such as a paint imperfection, an inoperable switch etc, does not constitute refusal of a car by the buyer. Vehicles are complex machines with thousands of parts. Classic & special interest vehicles are broad in their differences and uniqueness. Even though we attempt to be as clear and concise in our descriptions as possible, some of these are cars that we buy and consign. They are not our own personal cars and we do not always know what to specifically look for. It may have issues that are inherent to a vehicle of its type and/or age. In short, we encourage you to ask questions. We also encourage inspections to avoid any misunderstandings. This vehicle is being sold "as-is", with no warranty, expressed or implied. Vehicle is available for an inspection prior to purchase and we will be happy to arrange one at the expense of the interested buyer. Again, the winning bidder is committed to following through on the transaction. First Time Classic Car Buyers, Welcome to the classic car hobby! But please consider that these old cars, even when in great operational order are nothing like your modern car! Please do not expect even a restored several decades old car to perform with the same preciseness or reliability as a late model car. If you're new to the hobby please feel free to contact me. I have driven classic cars continuously for over 30 years and am happy to share the joys as well as the realities involved in owning these special old cars. Taxes and Licensing: California buyers will be charged sales tax and licensing and processed on your behalf. Out of state buyers (including other countries), we will send title and you will be responsible for registration and taxes in your own state or providence. All transactions will be charged a $55 documentation fee in addition to the sales price. If leaving the state or country, the car must be picked up by a transportation company that can provide a bill of lading, otherwise California sales tax will be charged. (All licensed transport companies provide these). Personalized plates on vehicles (if any) belong to the owner of record and cannot be included with the vehicle. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due within 48 hours of the auction close. The remaining balance is due within 72 hours of the close of auction, unless other arrangements were made. Accepted payment methods are bank wire transfers, cashier's checks and money orders. If you wish to obtain financing, please do so ahead of time. We reserve the right to end the auction early. We also reserve the right to verify any or all bids to ensure exceptional auction integrity. Please do not ask the reserve amount, as we will not disclose this information. Transportation expenses are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held liable for any problems or damages arising from or due to transportation handling. The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges and fees from point of sale to the final destination. In addition, it is the buyers responsibility to arrange & coordinate shipping. We are happy to provide a list of transporters but by providing this information we are not able to guarantee your satisfaction with the services you are provided. Please specifically ask the shipper/broker if they have experience shipping they type of vehicle you are buying! Mechanical damage can occur to classic vehicles when transported improperly, not tied down correctly, driven up and down steep ramps repetitively to load and unload other vehicles, etc. This can cause loss of fluids, clutch or suspension damage, etc. We strongly encourage using classic car specialists and enclosed transportation for these rare, old cars! Retractions: We will not accept bid retractions. If you bid and retract you will be added to our blocked bidder list and future bids will not be accepted. If you do not follow up on your purchase you will be reported to ebay's safe harbor and we will submit your username to ebay's non-paying bidder program. Ebay allows for you to triple check your bid before finally entering the bid. To bid, you must be 18 years of age or older. If you are a bidder with only negative feedback, please contact us prior to bidding. Feedback: We encourage you to read our feedback. We are proud of our track record and hope that it will instill the confidence needed to help you make a decision to purchase. Upon receipt of of positive feedback, we will post same. This vehicle is being sold by Left Coast Classics, LLC a licensed vehicle dealer in the state of California.
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