1985 MERCEDES BENZ 300 TURBO DIESEL SERIES - REBUILT DRIVE TRAIN!!
198,882 Original Miles! 4 Door Sedan Diesel-Vegetable Oil Conversion; asking $9,500 or Best Offer
**FREE 100 gallons new soy bean oil go with the car, delivered within 25 miles of Hollywood
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This elegant 1985
Mercedes 300 Turbo Diesel has under 200,000 original miles. This turbo
four-door sedan diesel had a vegetable oil conversion and has mostly run
on vegetable oil. It has been great to ride out the tide of high
gasoline pricing by never having to fuel up at a gas station! For more information and photos, visit: http://vintagemercedes.weebly.com/1985-300-turbo-diesel.html
This
car is not perfect but it is an exceptional example of one of the most
popular automobiles that Mercedes Benz ever made. It has the original
power windows & sunroof, and has a newer radio that accommodates
music CDs. We upgraded the speakers but chose models that fit in the
existing spaces so as not to cut into the doors, etc. This nearly
thirty-year-old vehicle is a classic and originally the Manufacturer’s
Retail Price was over 25K; it is not in concourse condition, but it is
well kept with a rebuilt drive train.
FEATURES
- Burgundy red exterior with saddle MB-Tex interior
- 5-cylinder, 3.0 liter diesel
- Four-speed automatic transmission
- Power assisted four-wheel disc brakes
- Four-wheel independent suspension
- Power sunroof
- A/C and automatic climate control
- Power windows
- Power steering
- Vacuum powered central locking system
- Cruise control
- Heated rear windshield
- 3-way adjustable front bucket seats
- Cargo nets on front seat backrests
- Adjustable drivers side outside mirror
- Original Mercedes hubcaps
- Front center folding arm rest
- Halogen amber fog lamps
- 2-speed windshield wiper with 5-seond mist interval control
- Zebrano wood dash trim
- Combed wool carpets
- Rear dome light switch (on dash)
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Headlamp turn-off/seat belt warning device
- Full spare
- Tool kit
- Rear window first-aid kit
- Original Owner’s Manual
EXTERIOR
The car has been repainted. The car is rust free. The trim and chrome
are good. Bumpers are good. There are a few minor chips and scratches.
Door seals, weather-stripping, and grill are good. The headlamp housings
are good and emblems are bright and in nice condition. The overall
exterior of the car is in very good condition. Underneath the car still
has the original undercoating from the factory. It has newer brakes and
tires.
INTERIOR
The
interior to this car is very good—really, the photos tell it best! The
dashboard has two small cracks and is very good. The carpet is in great
condition and there are plastic mats included. The Zebrano wood dash
trim looks great with no cracks or peeling. The headliner is like new,
the door panels and door storage bins are good. The instrument cluster
is flawless. All of the switches are in great condition and are all in
good working order.
MECHANICAL CONDITION
Drive train has been rebuilt within the last 20K miles, Complete
engine, trans & brakes have been rebuilt. This car runs
beautifully! The fuel filters, belts, air filter have been replaced and
the 3.0-liter, 5-cylinder diesel engine runs great. The engine starts
consistently and on the first attempt. The motor, chassis, and engine
compartment are very clean. The transmission shifts smoothly and the
suspension is comfortable. The steering is tight and responsive without
any play. A/C service is complete. Climate control works as it should.
ACCESSORIES
All power windows and the power sunroof work great. The central
locking system works flawlessly from the driver’s door. There is a newer
AM/FM CD stereo and the power antenna is in working condition. Gages,
clock and dash instruments all work fine. Seats adjust fine. The glove
compartment works as it should. One key fits front doors, rear hatch and
glove compartment (with one spare Valet key included). Dome lights work
well along with turn signals, headlights, high beams, fog lights, brake
lights, parking lights, reverse lights, license plate lights, etc.
ISSUES
There are no major issues.
FUEL
The vegetable oil conversion was done by Fatty
Wagons (http://www.fattywagons.com). A
conversion means the car can run on diesel fuel, vegetable oil, or a
combination of the two. We used to get our oil from a couple of local
restaurants that otherwise would need to pay to dispose of it; one Chinese and
one Bar-B-Que. We used a fine filter to take out any debris from the fryer. We
now use expired cooking oil that we buy in 55 gallon drums—and fill ‘er up at very
little cost! Vegetable oil used as fuel is often described as waste vegetable
oil (WVO) if it is oil that was discarded from a restaurant or straight
vegetable oil (SVO) to distinguish it from biodiesel, although the term
biodiesel is sometimes used interchangeably with diesel cars that were
converted to run on vegetable oil.
You are encouraged to read up on how diesels
Mercedes of this era are perfect for this conversion. For more information on
alternative fuels, visit: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-efficiency/fuel-consumption/vegetable-oil-fuel.htm
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Please email me with any questions about this
car and I will answer to the best of my ability.
Serious bidders only! Sales are final at the
close of auction. Winning bidder is legally obligated to follow through with
the purchase of this vehicle when the auction ends. No bid retractions are
accepted. This car is sold as is, where is, no warranty implied.
PAYMENT
Payment is due within 7 days of the end of the
auction. A $500 non-refundable deposit is due immediately after the
close of auction. Cashier’s Check (certified from US bank) or Money Order; OR
cash in person. PayPal okay for deposit but not for the remainder of payment.
SHIPPING
It is the buyer’s responsibility to arrange and
pay for shipping of this vehicle—or you can travel to Los Angeles and drive it
home!
This exceptional Mercedes Benz 300 Turbo Diesel
is listed on eBay; however, I reserve the right to end the auction early for a
reasonable price or if it sells locally, as I am listing it locally as well.
The car is available for inspection and/or a test-drive in Los
Angeles/Hollywood, CA. Thank you for looking!