By the way the 86 300sdl was sold originally in Monroe Louisiana in 1986. I purchased it from the original owner, a retired Radiologist. No rust anywhere, no snow or salt here. There is a spare tire in the trunk with the tool kit. Original owner's manual also.
I always thought that I would get the dents fixed and have the car re-painted but as with all projects, they fall by the wayside and then the project becomes a daily driver.
Sunroof works in tilt and slide, cruise control works, power locks work, electric antenna works. Climate control works great except for the A/C compressor. Monovalve guts replaced a few years back, and the one amp fuse upgrade placed in line with the power to the aux water pump. Blower motor fuse separate from fuse box from the factory as this was an upgrade in 1986. Rear speakers in the rear deck are from a 560sel ( 3 way ) and front speakers are stock with additional Volvo tweeters under the grilles. The fader switch works front to rear on the console, but I have a powered subwoofer in the trunk that plugs into the aux outputs of the stereo. Nice sounding system.
Memory works on both seats. The hood pad was replaced prior to my purchase. Headlight washeres and wipers work. Rear tailights have been upgraded to give me an extra tailight as shown on this forum numerous times. I used factory light bulb holders with 10 watt bulbs.
As I am writing all this, I am thinking am I crazy to sell this? This car has been a part of my life and they sure do not build them like this anymore. Seller's remorse????
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John
1986 300sdl
1985 380se
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