1959 Mercedes-benz 300d (300 D) Adenauer on 2040-cars
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Engine:V8
For Sale By:Private Seller
Mileage: 60,000
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 300-Series
Options: Leather Seats
Trim: 4-door
Drive Type: RWD
Disability Equipped: No
You are bidding on beautiful 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300d Adenauer.
I tried to take as much pictures as possible to show you in what
condition exactly this car is. As you can see, the car is very solid
with excellent dashboard and interior, but will need a full restoration.
I bought this car 10 years ago as a project, but now I just cannot do it.
The previous owner putted inside some V8 engine US made, which
exactly I don't know. At that time, the engine started and the car was
in driveable condition. Now, after 10 years sitting, the engine cannot
start, but I tested other things. So, the turn lights are working, wipers
are working, interior fan is working, all window mechanisms are working.
Previous owner painted the car from black to white and the white paint
started to peel on some spots. The floors are rusty and with some holes
on them, not too much. The chassis is excellent with only a surface rust.
The car is very solid and has a great potential. Because we couldn't drive
this car, we are not able to tell anything more about suspension, bearings,
ball joints, etc.
The car is in Hull, Quebec, just over the Ottawa river from Ottawa.
The buyer is responsible for pickup and all about the transport.
The car is Quebec plated with clear title.
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