A friend of mine in the car business called me a few weeks ago about a 1984 300SD at auction in Dallas. He is a partner in a large Ford store as well as a buy here pay here style operation. He is a enthusiast, but doesn't buy classics often.

Initially I wasn't very interested in another old diesel, but the more he talked, the more interested I became. Turquoise, perfect wood and dash. Very nice paint and interior. Rust free and good rubber seals Trunk is full of papers and other stuff. Everything worked. AC, center vents, antenna, cruise. It was traded in at a local Cadillac dealer. Real deal one owner car. Went for a pittance.

Petrol Blue-Green metallic (my favorite color), 126 (my favorite chassis). 617 (The Engine). All original inside and out. No evidence of paintwork ever. I had to have it.





Perfect Zebrano and almost no wear on the button stickers.



Steering wheel



Dash



As if the car wasn't jaw dropping enough for me. What was in the trunk was unbelievable.



Every record since day 1. Right down to the temporary tag and window sticker, European delivery documents every maintenance and repair receipt from new until fall 2014. Even has is own notes pre-purchase comparing with a new Cadillac, and cost analysis of European delivery. Factory brochures for every year spanning 1983-1991. Automotive enthusiast magazines of the era too. 6 extra keys. Repair and parts manuals. Some spare parts.

Too many photos to put here, so I made a slide show.

1984 300D Slideshow by tylerh860 | Photobucket

Obviously I'm quite pleased with myself.

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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!!!

Wow.....that is a beautiful car.

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

Wow! She's a beauty!

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Sam

84 300SD 350K+ miles ( Blue Belle )

Amazing find.

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Current Stable

• 380SL (diesel)
• Corvette C5
• Manx
• Baja Bug
• F350 Powerstroke
• Auburn Boattail Speedster replica

Nice one - is it going to be a keeper?

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Great looking car!!

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Baton Rouge, LA
1977 300D Non-Turbo

Lovely car!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Sometimes you get lucky!

Dan

Wow. Great find!

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'85 300TD "Puff The Magic Wagon" - Rolling Resto
'19 Mazda CX-9 Signature - Wife's sled
'21 Morgan 3-Wheeler P101 Edition
'95 E300d - SOLD
'84 300TD "Brown Betty" - Miss this one
'81 240D "China Baby" - Farm grocery getter

Beautiful
Lucky(Smart)You!

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'84 300SD sold
124.128

Beautiful automobile! Did I miss it, or what is the mileage?

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Mine: 1987 MB 420 SEL - 62K (Dec 2019)
Mine:1991 MB 350SDL - 244K (Aug 2011)- Totalled 9/14/2016
Mine:1981 MB 300SD - 326K mi (July 1997)-sold
Wife's: 2008 MB C300 Sport - 92K mi (April 2009)

190k

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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!!!

Beautiful time piece. Most likely owned by a wealthy person, and was not their only vehicle.
By the looks of the drivers window switch, I bet it was driven by a lady, light usage.

One of my favorite colors.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Nice score! Very attractive car!

W.

Fantastic! For you and the car.

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daw_two
Germantown, TN

Links:
Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior
Cluster Needles Paint
New Old Stock (NOS) parts

Past:
3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda"
04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben"
& many more