My vote go original. The thing I'm wondering, why is everyone worrying about the trunk? The trunk in my car is an unpainted black primer color and I've seen other MB's just like that.
IMO 300D's look great in that cream color. Get your wheels polished when you get a chance.

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DJ


84 300D Turbodiesel 190K with 4 speed manual sold in 03/2012

although i said originally to keep it original i have an idea.

you don't list your geographic location but if you painted the car green yellow and black with white accent stripes you could sell that car here for more money to a packer fan. painting it like holey cheddar cheese would be quaint but only novel for a short time.

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currently
[1981 300 td tdidi 165500 dark brown/palamino-Brownie-mine-3k miles of ownership
1983 240d 162+++ Anthricite grey w/ henna red interior and hella lights-wifes car-Red

the above two cars are for sale
and can be seen on the cars for sale thread here. pix also available.


240d-144+ Manilla Yellow w/ palmino interior-greasecar kit-Blondie-the college kids car

23" gt 21 speed still on original tires-still got the nubs
21" khs tandem