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Old 05-19-2012, 08:36 PM
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Doktor Bert's 300SD For Sale:

Thought some of you So Cal guys might find this of interest....

1978 Mercedes-Benz 300 SD

We have decided to sell our 300SD rather than take it with us on a cross-country move.

Contact information is in the ad...Robert

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Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????

1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013



100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership
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Old 05-19-2012, 10:19 PM
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You moved from Visala to Hesperia?

I thought you worked at the Mercedes dealer up there.
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Old 05-19-2012, 11:28 PM
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Seems like a sad bit of news.
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Old 05-19-2012, 11:45 PM
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Yes, we moved some time ago!

It's been a great car, but we need to downsize a bit...
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Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????

1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013



100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership
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Old 05-20-2012, 12:33 AM
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Wow...

That is probably the most comprehensive, detailed, and helpful CL ad I've seen on an old Benz. Sure to go to a good home!
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Old 05-22-2012, 11:19 PM
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Hopefully....
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Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????

1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013



100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership
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Old 05-23-2012, 11:53 AM
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Its far, but my father is on the hunt for a 116, I am sending it his way.

Good luck with the sale, I love the color!
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Old 05-23-2012, 01:58 PM
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Be a shame to see this prime example rust out in the OHIO salt.

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Old 05-24-2012, 01:47 PM
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Yeah because all my cars are rusty pieces of ****.

Did you see my 126? It lived in Ohio from the day it was new.



My 124, total rust bucket, also bought new in Southern Ohio



If you care for a car, wash it every two days when driven in winter, or just plain park it, like I do, Ohio cars can be just as rust free. Interestingly, my rustiest car, is my SL with its bad floors and it was bought new in Los Angeles and live there until 2004. So, if I bought Doktor Berts car, you can sleep easy.

That said, I am not sure my father wants to come that far, I am not a 116 man, but he is and I sold my 126 so there is a long wheel base void in the collection.
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Old 05-24-2012, 01:58 PM
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Be a shame to see this prime example rust out in the OHIO salt.

Charlie
Yes, I agree with Paul. That is a bit of an ignorant statement. I guess no one except those that live in CA should drive older Mercedes that are in good shape.
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I suspect that Charlie was only being playful. No doubt he didn't intend to offend anyone. Good luck with the sale, Doktor Bert. My 68 220D was also sold originally from ******** Montclair.
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Old 05-24-2012, 02:59 PM
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Haha. The car dealer A-U-T-O-H-A-U-S Montclair sold mercedes for decades in southern CA. It is funny that our forum won't allow its name to appear. It also appears on my license plate frame, so I wonder if I would be allowed to post a photo.
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Old 05-24-2012, 03:26 PM
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A U T O H A U S in another state is a competitor parts company to peach and pelican parts which is why the filter grabs it
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Old 09-23-2012, 02:25 AM
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Well, the 300SD refuses to leave. I have tried to sell it, but for some reason, it has chosen to stay, almost like the 1958 Plymouth from the movie 'Christine.'

So, at this point, I am looking into doing some upgrades to the car, such as tough up and cut/polish, rebuilding the seats and upgrading them with foam inserts, having the stock wheels powdercoated silver and stepping up to a 215/70R14, which 'Hammerwerfer' installed on his W116 without interference and it looked great too.

At present, I am also working on a plan to backlight the headlight surrounds to give the car a unique effect.

I recently tinted all the windows, including the windshield super-dark and it gives the car a completely different look.

For seats, I am thinking chocolate brown velour with acorn yellow piping to match the body.

Just thinking outloud at this point....
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Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????

1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013



100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership
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Old 09-23-2012, 02:38 AM
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215/70-14s shouldn't be a problem on a 116 since that's what 6.9s roll on and I don't recall that the 6.9 has modified fender wells. How about some 15" bundts?

You might take a cue from Kent Bergsma and start with springs and pads from a late 126.

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