Here is a variety of pictures. Let me know if you want more or have any questions.
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Windshield rubber

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Rear hatch hinge.
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Hood hinge.
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Battery tray.
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Rubber on top of driver door.
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Rear hatch rubber.
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Driver side, stationary/cargo window rubber.
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Thats all for now.:)

How come these wagons bring so much money?

Wow.

So we can't afford them. :P

Tom, car looks very nice. I know you said that's all for now, so I'll wait anxiously for the engine pics. My biggest concern would be the rust on the hatch, can't tell if it goes under the rubber.

I'd be willing to bet that the rust goes under the rubber. That is where it starts in the seams between the steel. There is a good write up on the repair of said rust in that exact location. My 124 had the same bubble and when I pulled the window out I found more on the seam. I would fix it sooner rather than latter. AFAIK rust doesn't sleep.

The rest of the car looks to be in fantastic shape.

Thanks

It does go under the rubber.

Opps....thought I already did that.

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That is the cleanest engine bay I've ever seen. WELL maybe Dave's is cleaner, but he spent days scrubbing his.

I think that is a $12,000 car on EBay, but it may take a few auctions.

Just MHO, for top dollar I would do three things under the hood. New overflow bottle, ditch the K&N sticker, and get a new Mercedes battery. Very nice indeed..

I sold my 85' 300d with 68K for $12800 on Ebay but that was back in 04'. Mine was diamond blue. Oh and of course it was not a wagon. That is the kicker. Have you guys seen the ones in Ca? mercedesmotoring.com sweet nice expensive diesels:D

good luck!

I would say that $12,000 is feasible although probably not worth the work(or time) it might take to get such a price. The car is worth what someone will pay for it. It's a beautiful car for sure. I could afford to buy it and my wife would be absolutely ecstatic if she came home and found it in our driveway...until she entered the house and found all of the furniture missing.:rolleyes:

Thanks for the pictures of the car's rubber seals, from what I can tell it appears that only the windscreen rubber is cracking on the passenger side. Are the other rubber seals fairly pliable? Best.

Actually it is not cracked at all. I think it is how the picture took. See the pic below. None of the rubber is cracked and it is all pliable.

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SOLD.......to a forum member, going out west.

Thanks for looking and thanks for any input!!!

Can you tell us which forum member bought it?

td ot not td, that is the ?
 

I live in the West but I just clued in on this thread... 2 late.:)

Word.

Nice car but needs a/c work.

I don't know what his forum handle is and don't think he even posted on the thread, I never asked. All of our contact was by email and phone. Maybe Ralf will post up and introduce himself as the new owner. He is actually German and remembers his Grandpa having a 123 when he was a kid. This is his first MB, he was all grins and I am convinced he realizes what a great car he bought. Not just because of the condition but because of being a 123. He was on a plane with a one way ticket at 6:00 am the next morning after we agreed and going to drive it back to Colordo as his DD. Sure appears to be a great guy!! (But of course, right?!!)
I hope to have another 123 some day and this may sound odd but it would be a 123 that is not as nice as this one that way I will drive it and fully enjoy it!! I had temptations of turning this into my DD but couldn't even come close to pulling the trigger on that thought. I know, not uber collectible but damn sure uber nice!!

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Tom,

Do you mind sharing the selling price?

Thanks!

What it's worth minus what I guessed at worse case AC repair = $10,500.

Congratulations, that's a fine price and both parties are happy -- receiving the benefit of the bargain.

Thanks,

I appreciate your candor!

I know that I would have had a hard time letting it go...

Just saw this wagon listed in The Star magazine for $12,000. Didn't even bother to fix the AC, or mention the rust on the rear hatch.

I'll refrain from commenting on those that buy w123 wagons for five figures- especially from a person who's had it for five years and does not know what a flex disc is, and generally knew very little about MB's. :confused:

It did look nice.

I was tempted even though I don't need any more cars!

Not for 10500 though.

I know that we are all 'cheap' (frugal) on this message board as that is the mindset of a DIYer - even if you think you are not. If you are reading this, then its you and me of course. Considering what the cost of new car is and the quality of these kind of cars, this wagon was a good deal regardless if it went for $12,000 or $6,000. Yes at $6000 it would have been a 'steal' but that is just our human nature salivating at a deal which would be very valuable to us as the buyer. Hey its what free markets and people buying stuff is based on.

The only real concern was if the guy had 'refurbished the car' to make it look cleaner than it was and didn't seem that way. Darn, those seams on the car were so clean... I have scrubbed mine and they look nothing like those. I mean the paint on the interior engine compartment SHINED!

In the end, its just money and our meticulous love for these cars. Yes $10,500 is on the high side, but if we all were making $40,000 a month, who here wouldn't have just plopped down $12,000 at the outset and take their chances.

Nice to know a few cherry ones are still out there.

Doug

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You can go through my gallery and take a look. I have about 5000-ish in my car. I wouldn't take 8000.00 for it. So even though 10,500 is a bit much, if the a/c were working and no rust, knowing what I've learned fixing mine up, I'd pay 10,500 for this blue beauty. The only thing that scares me is the rust bubble. Pretty unusual to have just that one, and nothing developing elsewhere. Even though these cars have a "cult" following of a sort, that I wasn't aware of when I got mine, they really aren't a "collector car", in any way. I've done "ground up" restos on several collector cars. So a perfect one imho, while it might be cool
to have the bragging rights, sort of defeats the purpose of having one of the best wagons ever built. Look at it this way, I'd sure rather spend 10,500 on this blue jewel, than any other wagon made in history, other than perhaps a nicely restored 57 Nomad:D. Our TDs are not collectable,
but I expect mine to be a good useful friend until I croak. (I'm in /over my mid 50s) I could spend the same dollars on a newer Camry or something and it might make it 10 years out, with NO chance of someone saying "cool old Benz
man", certainly not to 400,000 plus miles. These are proven worthy platforms to make use of, but unless you find one in cosmoline that got lost in a warehouse after the boatride, they aren't a collector car. These
cars that go for much more than ten on ebay, I just cannot fathom who would pay that, but compared to other wagons on a practical level, what would YOU pay for a brand new 85 300TD if someone found a warehouse full? You really don't know when buying a new car now what it's history of quality will be. We all know what a quality piece we have in OM617 powered vehicles, if maintained properly. I always choke seeing a TD offered for a ridiculous sum, but if it's a good one, it might be worth it.