I didn't think these existed, but here is one for sale and the vin decoder says it was US delivered 5 speed.
Has anyone else ever seen one?
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/ctd/d/palm-desert-1983-mercedes-benz-300/7247809053.html

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