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1979 Mercedes-benz 300td Base Wagon 4-door 3.0l on 2040-cars

Year:1979 Mileage:170954
Location:

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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For sale is a blue 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Estate wagon with no accidents and all original expect stereo.  

This year was the first to be imported into the United States and was met with widespread acclaim. The 300TD Estate model has been hailed for its timeless design and meticulous attention to detail.  The bulletproof 3.0-liter diesel engine is widely believed to be one of the most reliable engines ever built and it purrs with an intoxicating tone.  This particular Benz is in perfect working order and is a prime testament to the legendary build quality attributed to this model.  The blue paint is original and has developed a beautiful patina over the years.  This vehicle has spent most of its life in San Antonio, Texas, a climate that has been very forgiving on the exterior, which has no obvious rust.  The interior is upholstered with Mercedes’ proprietary MB-Tex material in a cream color and has no tears or any apparent discoloration.  I, along with the previous owners, have meticulously maintained a complete list of all maintenance-related receipts.

I recently had a diehard Benz mechanic thoroughly inspect and fine-tune the car.  The motor mounts and rear exhaust hangers were both replaced.  Additionally, the steering box and engine speed idle were both adjusted.  Its grace and performance belie its age and it feels equipped to achieve the million-mile mark.  It tackles open freeways and sleepy suburbs with equal ease.  Ignition is immediate and healthy -- even in the frigid winters of Utah -- thanks to the block heater.  The 3-speed automatic transmission shifts between gears effortlessly.  All gauges are fully functional with the exception of the clock (which works periodically).  Additionally, all electrical functions (headlights, brights, fog lights, park lights, turn signals, brake lights, reverse lights, and windshield wipers) are in perfect working order.  The disk brakes appear to be recently replaced. The suspension feels nice and tight.

Recent Work:  New Yokohama Avid Touring tires, Fresh oil change, New air filter, New fuel filters, Runs and drives excellent, Updated glow plugs, New motor mounts, New rear exhaust hangers and new battery.

Please be aware of the following:  Not a turbo, does not have a 3rd row seat and only diesel fuel has been used.  There is no visible rust under the vehicle.

If you’d like to see any additional photos that are not shown here (or if you have any additional questions), don’t hesitate to send me a message and I’ll be happy to accommodate.

Happy bidding!

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