Would be nice to know the outcome. Engine is a risk w/ "won't start", plus veggie conversion, and isn't a CA 1985 engine (history?). A lot of oil on the valve cover could indicate excessive blow-by, or just a leaking cap or vent elbow. Without running, you wouldn't know. But at $900 it is worth it just for the parts - nice interior, desired wagon parts.

Best ad I've seen in a while. $500 for a 1982 300D:
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/6012140560.html
Engine noise could be something simple - vacuum pump, alternator fan hitting bracket, or severe. No photos of engine bay or interior, why? Could be a clueless seller who never opens the hood. Parts alone are probably worth $500. I have two 300D's already and no more parking space.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/6019757501.html

Only picture is of a 4-speed MT.

Sixto
83 300SD
98 E320 wagon

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/6025439266.html

Sixto
83 300SD
98 E320 wagon

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/5982876584.html

Sixto
83 300SD
98 E320 wagon

this goes in the 'holy crap' category. What is this guy smoking?

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/5988578392.html

Some sellers need their ALDA reinstalled :)

Sixto
83 300SD
98 E320 wagon

I hope he gets his price! makes all of ours worth more. These cars are under priced and should be selling for that amount when in great condition. The days of hipsters with grease are over. These are now becoming collector cars.

Manganese Brown, baby. That's solid gold!

Could be "a little overpriced" :) but a very good example of a nicely refurbished car with low mileage. He's "fishing" and with a car that nice why not see if someone will bite. I'm sure if I wanted to bring mine up to that standard I could spend that kind of money very easy, especially if you had someone else do the work. However we all know that when selling you can't expect to get all you put into it. (Not to mention your time and effort).

P.S. He could use a tool kit and a Warndreieck.

87 300TD diesel wagon in SF Bay area
 

My error, its not in the SF bay area, its down the coast a ways but still No Cal.
looks like a good example, unmolested with a new style head (I wonder if the dealer replaced?)

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/6023683819.html

How are the rare ones different from the common ones? ;)

Sixto
83 300SD
98 E320 wagon

maybe the cyl head isn't fully cooked?

Free 79 CD minus engine
 

For those with a CD, here is an ad for a free one minus the engine in Seattle.


https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/6027338915.html


Regards,


W.