I'm listing my unfinished '76 300D. I bought the car needing a head gasket over the summer. The PO was a Diesel MB enthusiast and had recently spent $3k on new injectors, valve job, fluid flush and general tune. The HG failed and was over pressurizing the cooling system. It didn't run hot or leak water into the oil. I got the car home and started to disassemble the top end and stopped when I found a scored camshaft. The head bolts and timing chain are still connected, so I don't know what shape the head/block are in. I started working on the floor pans, cutting two sections of rust repairs out (fiberglass). The engine could potentially be revived and the floor work could be easily be completed in a weekend. With a new house, wife and two kids I just don't have the free time to finish. It would be perfect for someone with a ugly/rusty W115 to swap their good engine into. The car is just too nice to part out.

1976 300D, last year for W115 body, NA 617 5 cylinder. 230K with a clear D.C. title

Engine: Bad head gasket as per description, scored cam lobes on intake and exhaust of #1/2. New fuel injectors, receipts for Quartz (expensive stuff!) synthetic oil.

Transmission: Seemed ok, though I only drove it on and off the trailer.

Body: Excellent paint. It was re-sprayed, but it's was done correctly. Body is above average for a W116.

Interior: Originally white/ivory but the seats were toast. I have a very nice red MB-Tex interior to go with the car. Dash and console are very nice. Floor pan needs repair patches.

Misc: New Michelin white wall tires. NIB V/R head gasket set, filters, wipers and other odds and ends.

Location: Southern Maryland (20657). I can assist in delivery within 100 miles.

Price: I'll ask $1,000, but that is completely negotiable. Make me an offer!
Contact: randrewferry@hotmail.com