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No Reserve Beautiful Turbo Diesel Sdl Wheels Heated Leather Seats Sunroof on 2040-cars

Year:1983 Mileage:105750 Color: Gray /
 Black
Location:

Laconia, New Hampshire, United States

Laconia, New Hampshire, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:TURBO DIESEL3.0 5 CYLINDER
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WDBCB20AXDB039179 Year: 1983
Interior Color: Black
Model: 300-Series
Trim: SD with SDL wheels
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Mileage: 105,750
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: 300SD
Exterior Color: Gray
Condition: Used: A 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. ... 

Step back in time with this classic icon of automotive history.  Insured with Haggerty for $12,500 and worth every penny but you get to set the price with this No Reserve Auction.

I bought this a year ago and had it shipped up from the mid South where it spent its life, apparently with one owner.  I dealt with the estate agent so the entire history was not known.  The Auto Check report only goes back to 1987 and it shows only one owner before me.  

Obviously well kept and not exposed to bad weather but it was in need of some freshening.  I am a bit of a perfectionist so I probably did more than most would but in the last year and 5,000 miles I had the following done:

4 Michelin Harmony 80,000 mile rated tires.  She rides on upgraded 15" SDL rims with full spare in trunk.  Rims are in great condition, not curb rashed and no vibration.

Alignment,

Ball joints,

Tie rods,

Bilistien Shocks,

Interstate Battery,

Sunroof seals.  While they were not leaking they were weather checked so all were replaced,

Stereo, replaced with Pioneer remote controlled AMFMCD,

Speakers, all four replaced,

Transmission, after changing the fluid it started slipping a bit in 4th gear.  Rather than replace just the band I had the whole thing brought back to new specs by totally rebuilding.  Work was done by Dr Steve's Transmission in Manchester NH.  Still under warranty till July.  He is a Mercedes fanatic who collects and restores them.  Shifts perfect.

Upgraded the supple leather seats with heat in both front seat bottoms,

A few years back the car was repainted and the color changed from silver to smoke gray.  Decent job but not museum quality.  Think $3,000 job, not $10,000.  Left rear bumper has a minor paint scrape as shown in picture.  The aluminum trim around the doors is showing some patina which I find in keeping with the vintage.  No evidence of rust, bondo or rust repair.  

Interior is mint.  No rips, sags, stains or smells.  Glass is mint.  No chips or obvious scratches.  Dash is mint, no splits or fading. 

Driveline is mint.  Always starts and runs fine and will cruise as fast as you want. No unusual smoke, smells or funny noises.  Has the Mercedes "vault like construction" you hear about. Cruise control holds steady, gauges all work, climate control keeps you cool in summer and warm on chilly Spring and Fall days.  Stereo sounds much better than stock.  Antennae is balky so I disconnected the power so it stays in the up position.  Sunroof and power windows work as they should, central power locks including fuel door and trunk all lock and unlock as they should.  Wipers are new and washer system works as it should.  Power seats work in all directions and the fact they are all leather and heated is a real bonus.  Brakes are discs at all four corners and have plenty of meat but do pulsate a bit.  Not bothersome enough for me to change as the car stops really well with no pulling. 

The center trim around the switches had surface cracks and drilling for the heated seat switches didn't do it any favors.  So I had it repaired and dipped in hard plastic coating in black to match the interior.

Took a couple pictures of the underside so you can see it is as nice as the rest of the car.

I have really enjoyed touring the mountains and coastlines of New England in this car.  It's old enough to be a classic and take to local parades and car gatherings but nice and reliable enough to use everyday.  Looking out over the long hood and through the Mercedes symbol creates a feeling you just can't get from modern cars.  I would not hesitate to drive this car across country and back multiple times.  It presents itself beautifully and with the low miles and rebuilt tranny it should be good to go for another 30 years. Sips fuel and is inexpensive to insure at only $180 per year. If I had a bigger garage I would keep it, but I have too many vehicles and need the space.

Just State Inspected in May 2013 and was treated to a fresh synthetic oil change.  Needs nothing but you in the drivers seat to enjoy.  And please, since this is a true no reserve auction I will not be accepting bids from anyone with less than 5 positive feedbacks.  Thank you.

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