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Rare 1979 Mercedes 300 Cd W123c Diesel Coupe For Restoration 4u 2fix Project Car on 2040-cars

US $1,200.00
Year:1979 Mileage:239911 Color: Yellow /
 Tobacco Brown MB Tex
Location:

Powell, Ohio, United States

Powell, Ohio, United States
Transmission:3 Speed Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.0 L Straight 5 Diesel Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 12315012003612 Year: 1979
Number of Cylinders: 5
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 300-Series
Trim: Coupe / 2-door
Power Options: Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Drive Type: Rear wheels (RWD)
Mileage: 239,911
Sub Model: CD
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Yellow
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Tobacco Brown MB Tex
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Starts, runs, drives & stops. Has significant cosmetic damage and rust. Engine needs work. See listing for details."

Neat car with distinct character. These coupes are masterpieces of design and mechanics, and the rarest version (this is one of less than 10,000 produced) of Mercedes' legendary w123 chassis line. This car has the naturally aspirated (non-turbocharged) 3.0 L OM617 Straight-5 Cyl. Diesel engine. 
Made in 1979, this 34 year old car can still be driven as is, but would benefit from some repairs. There is a leak in the cylinder head gasket, so a partial engine rebuild would be necessary to restore the optimal engine compression and performance.  There is an audible noise, a short exhaust note, when the engine is running.  I detect a trace amount of soot that blows out with this noise, coming from the head gasket near the oil filter housing.  Otherwise the car is in good mechanical shape. The transmission shifts very nicely (I am including an extra filter and seal for this transmission). The brakes are great (recent caliper rebuild, pads, rotors, and master cylinder), the suspension has been nicely maintained, the rear axles are intact, the car handles well.  The ignition tumbler & steering lock unit has been replaced (costly new genuine part), and the passenger side rearview mirror was another costly upgrade. 

The body is in good condition except for the rear drivers-side panel. There is some rust, especially in the damaged area, but I think that the damage could be repaired.  There are other rust spots on the drivers side.  The sunroof is sealed to keep water out.  The front windshield has a crack near the top, but the rest of the glass is good.  The interior is mostly good, with tobacco brown MB Tex upholstery and a nearly flawless black dash.  Nice headliner.  Complete set of burl wood trim, with some finish chipped off of the console plate.  The original carpet looks a bit rough, but the black MB floor mats are in nice condition.  The vinyl at the top of the back seat has been destroyed by the sun, and the driver's seat shows some wear in some places.  The rear driver's side column panel is detached, and the seatbelt for that seat is severed.  The heater blows warm air, but the A/C is not hooked up presently. The A/C system was retrofitted to R134a about a decade ago. 
It has a good set of tires with little mileage on them, but the battery will not hold a charge (buyer needs to provide a working battery).  This is a complete car to restore or part out.  

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