I learned a whole lot with the 1977 300D I bought that didn't run. I never did get it running, but I told myself I would buy another one if it fell in my lap. Well, my lap just got crushed by a 1982 300D turbo. Just got it registered and insured, and this thing drives great. I have fallen in love with this car. Wonder if the 77 would have been this nice to drive? Here's the link to the pics, for those interested.

1982 300D

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have felt about the same but with no turbo rush.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Looks nice and clean. The best thing I did to mine was lose the 85 mph speedo. Got tied of seeing it pinned all the time.

Congrats on your 300D. I always thought the 123 cars look great painted white.

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Anders

1995 E300
2015 VW TDI Sportwagen 15K
1977 240D (197K)
2002 Subaru Legacy L Wagon (115k) (Wife's)
Gone but not forgotten:
2005 Buick LeSabre
1998 C230
1984 300D
1983 240D
1981 300SD
1974 240D
1974 Fiat 124 Spider
1968 Triumph TR250