1982 300sd Turbo Diesel Classic European Touring Sedan! on 2040-cars
River Forest, Illinois, United States
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A rare 1982 Mercedes Benz 300 SD Turbo Diesel Exceptionally well maintained... Temperature controlled garage kept! The new Mercedes W126 sedan debuted in 1981 as the replacement to the very successful W116 series. Its bold styling was courtesy of Bruno Sacco. They simultaneously paid homage to the previous platform while exhibiting a more muscular presence and better aerodynamic efficiency than its predecessor. This car also weighed in 500 pounds lower boosting its fuel economy to 30 mpg on the highway. The 300 SD was the North America only auto of this platform featuring the legendary OM617 3.0L Inline 5 cylinder turbo diesel engine (basically the best engine ever built). This is a fine example of this sedan. This has been one of my favorite of the Mercedes that I own but having 2 summer rides (aside from vintage motorcycles) has become a bit much to store for a hobby in our Midwest home. It has 98,000 miles on the odometer. This is low for this famed engine. Similar W126 diesels, I've seen are gracing roads with 500,000 to 1 million miles! FEATURES original turbo diesel engine and transmission original Becker stereo restored and rebuilt with an addition of an iPod dock climate control power windows 4-wheel disc brakes original wheels - New tires purchased 2013. original owner’s manual & maintenance booklet Euro bumpers and headlights added 2010. Now the car looks exactly the way Mercedes designed it in 1980 in Europe! ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************** EXTRA PARTS I had a similar SD stripped for parts in 2012 (numerous items; windows, trim, etc). Sale OR inclusion of these is negotiable based upon selling price of auto. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************** REPAIRS n' RESTORATION Extensive efforts to restore, repair and maintain have been made. I have receipts. All repairs made by Black Forest Benz in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - THE GOLD STANDARD for antique Mercedes repair in the Midwest. Below is a list of 'major' ones. * New brakes front and rear 2013 * Speedometer rebuilt and restored 2013 * Original transmission rebuilt 2012 * A/C rebuilt and restored * Diesel fuel injection rebuilt 2009 ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************** STATS Year 1982 Make Mercedes-Benz Model 300SD Vin WDBCB20AXCB031520 Miles 98,109 Engine Size 3.0 Inline 5 Transmission Type Automatic Body Color Metallic Gray Exterior Color Tan Drivetrain RWD
A fine car of timeless styling and with a long life ahead. Looking for a specific detail photo, just ask. All questions answered. Thanks for considering. |
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