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SL Converted to Diesel
Check out this 1981 Mercedes Benz 300 Turbo Diesel Roadster. It was converted from a 380 SL - installed with a 1987 300 turbo diesel... http://rover.ebay.com/ar/1/711-53200...AMOTORS%3A1123Mercedes-Benz : 300-Series Mercedes-Benz : 300-Series - eBay (item 220943976003 end time Feb-03-12 11:09:59 PST)
(ebay Post available for another ~ 1.5 days - not my car) If it would have been my conversion, I would have started with a better body so it would possibly last longer (body is too rusty) . Also the front end looks just a little low. Gosh do you think the engine is a tad heavier than the original one that was in the 380SL? It's probably a nice combination though. Anyone else done a conversion like this? |
Ebay listing is not there anymore.
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That's the VIN from an 87 300D, not an 81 380SL. Interesting AC controls. Can you turn on all modes at the same time? Sixto 87 300D |
Looks interesting. I bet the underside looks scary rusty.
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Almost posted this myself! I think this is awesome. I always wanted a w113 with a period correct diesel engine. Or would this be sacrilegious? Guess if I had enough money in the first place, I wouldn't care...
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I love the way the valve cover looks. I might do that on my car.
-J |
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http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/308791-380sl-diesel-conversion-project.html |
The odometer shows 000000 miles. I guess this car has been born again.
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When the listing is expired and pictures are no longer available, here are some from the ad so readers will know what is being discussed...
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...1&d=1328156725 http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...1&d=1328156769 http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...1&d=1328156769 http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...1&d=1328156846 |
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Sixto 87 300D |
No doubt that there is an interesting story behind that installation. Too bad about the rust. Having become quite familiar with the R107 SL over the years I can tell you that is about 10% of the total rust that car will have hidden everywhere.
Oh, and I really like the scratched in "300 SLD" moniker on the idiot lite panel. |
If those "switches" were in a straight line, he would get a point from me. I do like the valve cover.
I don't like SL's.... but kudos for the 603 and not 617 |
Since 107s are relatively cheap now you could buy this one with all the conversion details worked out and a nice rust free 380 with a bad cam chain and swap in the drive train.
What is the asking price? |
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Agree that you could buy this one and swap drivetrain to better body and have other bits left over for parts. |
603's with 5spd's ARE pretty peppy :D
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