My friend who owns a local salvage yard, called me up today about a 1984 300D he just got in to see if I needed any parts. Of course, I was out there within 24 hours to pillage and was shocked as to what I found.

Apparently the car didn't start one day, so they just left it sitting for almost 4 years. The owners are regular customers of Bob's and have bought many used parts for the car over the years. It is completely rust free and leak free, with the paint and interior in pretty good shape.

250k on the odometer. A new battery awakened all the electronics, but no response from the starter. The hammer trick failed as well. All the fluids are there, including some very green coolant. Bob and I may try to pull start it next week, but I told him there is NO WAY I'm going to let him part this car.

I know he got it for a song, and has a soft spot for old W123s. Let's hope I can stop him and bring it home for a reasonable price.

Other than the hideous wire wheels and one PDR-able dent on the fender, it looks gorgeous.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!