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126d- 1987 Mercedes 300 Sdl Turbo 5-pass.sedan W/3.0 Liter Ohc 6-cylinder Diesel on 2040-cars

Year:1987 Mileage:180065
Location:

New Port Richey, Florida, United States

New Port Richey, Florida, United States

Maroon 126D - 1987 Mercedes 300 SDL Turbo 5-Pass. Sedan with 3.0 Liter OHC 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel.   This was the top of the line, extended body version of one of the greatest highway cruisers ever made.  The original sticker list this car at $50,650 in 1987.  The doors shut with a reassuring “thud” that is indicative of the stout steel unibody construction of this car.  The car runs reliably and has no body rust, damage or major repair issues which makes it a great car for the weekend restoration mechanic.   The interior shows ware and there are items listed below that don’t work.  Take a look at the list and the pictures as I tried to be as detailed as possible in describing the car. 

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

  • 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH TORQUE CONVERTER

  • SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

  • ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM WITH RADIO THEFT PROTECTION

  • POWER ASSISTED STEERING

  • CRUISE CONTROL

  • CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM

  • TINTED GLASS

  • POWER WINDOWS

  • HEATED REAR WINDOW

  • 2 SPEED WINDSHIELD WIPERS WITH 5 SECOND MIST CONTROL

  • FULLY INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION

  • FOUR WHEEL POWER DISK BRAKES

  • ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM

  • LIGHT ALLOY WHEELS

  • AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE PLAYER

  • AUTOMATIC ANTENNA

  • LEATHER UPHOLSTERY

  • POWER ADJUSTED FRONT SEATS AND HEAD RESTS

  • POWER ADJUSTED STEERING COLUMN

  • HALOGEN HEAD LAMPS WITH WIPERS AND WASHERS

  • HALOGEN FOG LAMPS

THE GOOD

  • Car re-painted its original color in 2001 except for bottom grey trim work which was painted over with the maroon body color.

  • All headlight and taillight glass replaced with new un-weathered glass.

  • New radiator with special fittings

  • New motor mounts

  • Fuel Injection pump and delivery valves rebuilt in 2013

  • New drive belt

  • New heavy duty Interstate battery

  • No body damage or rust

 

 

 

THE NOT SO GOOD

  • A/C does not blow cold air

  • Odometer stopped at 180,065 miles.  This happened soon after I bought the car in 2000.  Based on my limited use of this car I believe the actual millage is about 200,000 miles

  • Interior shows its age with cracked leather and worn trim pieces. Driver’s seat has torn leather.  Dash board is in excellent condition with no cracks

  • Radio works intermittently?  Antenna will not go up and down.

TERMS OF SALE

Vehicle goes to the highest bidder above the starting bid – NO RESERVE.  Vehicle is sold “AS IS”.  Car is available for test drive to local bidders with valid driver’s license.   Any inspections or questions must be satisfied before the auction closes.  $500 deposit due within 24 hours of auction close with full payment due 5 days from auction close.   Car must be picked up within 14 days of auction close.  

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