My 76 300D which I fixed up over the summer is performing marvelously. When I started fixing up this car, I didn't put much money into it because I sort of expected such an old car to have much more failures....
But this car has been insanely reliable! Other than a turn signal stalk that will not stick in place in a few old blown fuses, this car has been more reliable than the Subaru...
And definitely looks much better. Also is a much different beast from the 240D...a well maintained Mercedes is much different than one not well maintained...

Just thought I'd full you in. Some pics to come.

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1976 300D
190,000 Miles
Colorado Beige

1975 300D
Parts Car
78,000 Miles
Rustbucket
Also Colorado Beige

1984 190D 2.2 (Dad's)
156,000 miles
Champagne Metallic Clearcoat