I know diesel might be better for the sake of the 300D culture, but even thought the knocking noise of a diesel is sweet, I'd love to own a W123 with a deep Merc V8 rumble. Imagine the drone while cruising a 60 mph in fifth gear just slightly pressing the gas... Gotta love that!!!

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1982 W123 300D NA Euro, 300K Miles, 4-speed manual, 3.46 rear diff, early W126 front brakes, Penta rims with 205/60R15 FH900's, custom fitted (by me) audio system, more to come into the money pit... Soon to be installed: Bilstein HD, R107 front discs and 4-piston calipers, HD Suspension springs, wagon front swaybar.