My jaw dropped to the ground when my buddy brought over his latest find,,,

Here's the jist,,,

1983 300SD
VIN: WDBCB20A8DB051766
Only 96,230 miles (as of 10/13/07)

One Owner (other then my friend) Dr. Owned!!!
(Dr. Leased vehicle then bought it from leasing agency)

Mercedes Service book is stamped from day one!!!
Recent major service done:
all fluids flushed ATE, P/S Coolant, Brake,,,
Newer Michelon tires (about 3000 miles on the tires)
new Mercedes battery
new hood pad
brake have 80% pad remaining
A/c R134A (2005)

I have driven this car and it's like going back 20 years in time,,,

More pictures in other posts.

I would like to add that the engine compartment was NOT detailed,,, look at that shiny cruise actuator and the shiny IP injector lines. Original Mercedes smiles.

The variations in interior color are due to the flash not going off when the camera snapped the picture. The interior is all the same color.

No Drips, or leaks,,, Smooth shifting tranny,,, nice stable driving safe car

Everything is as it should be on this car,,, no exceptions,,,

Click on any picture below for a hi res to pop in a new window

Beautiful here's some pictures:

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Look at this clean interior,,, notice the door striker and striker eyes? virtually like new. the keypad is used to arm and disarm the alarm. Don't know if it's factory or not.

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Here's the engine compartment. Have you Ever seen such a beautifully clean engine from the factory? Look closely at the spare tire, it still has the factory protectant on it!

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a few more,,, remember you can click on the picture for a hi res ,,,

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OOPs I mentioned spare tire in the previous post,,, If you are considering this vehicle please look at the hi res pictures,, they show great detail,,, Service records stamped in the Mercedes service manual from first day of ownership. Also the previous owner (The Dr.) is Okay with the purchaser of this car to contact him and ask questions!

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The tool kit was STILL in the plastic bag from the factory!!!

Look no fogging on the rear glass. Because there's no rust hidden under the rear window!!!

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That is a LOT of very nice pix... didn't see the price? You or your 'buddy' are offering it for sale? And is it in Cleveland?

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Alberta Luthier
1983 300CD ('Stinky')155k miles, 2.47 diff, EGR removed, AAZ injectors with 265 nozzles from Sean,and vogtland lowering springs.
1984 300SD ('Old Blue')150k Klicks from Japan originally, came with rear head rests, no sunroof and never had an EGR

I've been working on the pic's to get them smaller in the listing,,, was kinda too much too big, etc.

No price listed because I was hoping to get you guys to come up with a good price. I will tell you this, it'll be listed on ebay starting at $12K. These pictures don't do it justice,,, gonna add some pics of underneath soon,,, simply amazing,,,

Yes located in Cleveland, OH

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Does the starting price sound OK? It's really a sweet car, meticulously maintained,,,

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I think 12k is a little much. I bought my 82 300sd with 97,000 for $5400. It is not quite as nice an exterior and a few small mechanical repairs. If you can get 12K that would be very nice. I would think 8-10k is a little more realistic.

$12 is an extremely high starting price.

$5000 would be more realistic and let the bidders determine how high it goes.

Its Maganese Brown
Guess Dr's like brown...

Is that white haze orig protectant
I got it on my spare///



Wood isn't burl like mine

VINWDBCB20A8DB051766Model300 SDChassis12612012051766Engine617951 12 051918Transmission722303 02 394024Order0 3 705 22163Approx. yearnot definedLightsBOSCHCab12256DealerUnited States (USA) (705) Interiorleather parchment (254) Paint480manganese brown metallic (с 01.01.1979 по 31.12.1986, с 1994)54Unknown codeOptions410electric sliding roof (с 01.03.1965 по 29.02.1988)
440bumpers with guards, front and rear (с 01.10.1970 по 30.04.1974)
bumper with horn and rubber buffer front and rear (с 01.03.1964 по 30.09.1970)
tempomat (cruise control) (с 01.09.1975)
451revolution counter (с 01.12.1972 по 31.10.1993)
tachometer
power brake (с 01.01.1963 по 30.09.1963)
windshield (laminated glass) (с 01.01.1964 по 31.05.1972)
461instrument with mileage reading and english lettering (с 01.04.1990)
491USA version (с 01.01.1963)
504outside rear view mirror, right, electrically adjustable (с 01.11.1978 по 29.02.1986)
outside rear view mirror, right, electrically adjustable (l.h.d.)
taxi version, f.r.g, and outside rear view mirror on the right
500 + 503 (с 01.02.1966 по 30.06.1968)
501 + 502 (с 01.08.1968 по 31.10.1974)
519Becker radio Grand Prix electronic cassette - USA (с 01.08.1980 по 30.11.1990)
Becker radio Grand Prix LW/MW/SW/USW - USA (с 01.01.1963 по 29.02.1972)
Becker radio Grand Prix stereo MW/USW - USA (с 01.10.1972 по 31.12.1976)
Becker radio Mexico Grand Prix, electronic (USA)
524Reims adapter IV (с 01.04.1962 по 28.02.1963)
paintcoat preservation (с 01.01.1964)
531automatic antenna (с 01.01.1963)
543exhaust-pipe cover trim (с 01.01.1963 по 28.02.1963)
seat adapter between the front seats, and halogen lamp unit (с 01.01.1967 по 31.12.1972)
sun visor with vanity mirror, illuminated, left and right (с 01.11.1978)
570folding armrest front w202/210 stowage box front with armrest (с 01.04.1970)
front folding armrest w202 - housing at front with armrest
588Thermoking air conditioner and electric window lifters (front doors) (с 01.04.1970 по 31.12.1972)
automatic climate control and electric window lifters (front and rear doors) (с 01.01.1977)
592wyellow foglamps (с 01.01.1963 по 31.10.1965)
heat-insulating glass, all-around, heated rear window pane (laminated glass), band filter
heat-insulating glass, side window panes (с 01.02.1967 по 31.01.1971)
green heat-insulating glass all round, heated rear window, laminated safety glass - tinted strip (с 01.01.1972)
611courtesy lamps for front and rear doors, with W124 also for central doors/W202 front doors only (с 01.11.1978)
sealed beam lamp unit, l.h. traffic (с 01.01.1966 по 28.02.1972)
lamp unit, symmetrical (с 01.01.1962 по 28.02.1963)
639radial-ply tires, elimination of warning triangle (с 01.11.1973 по 31.10.1974)
elimination of first-aid box and warning triangle (с 01.08.1977)
640aluminium disc wheels with radial-ply tires (с 01.10.1969 по 31.12.1989)
tires with tube (с 01.01.1963 по 31.08.1965)
15-hole light alloy rims (с 01.01.1990)
668662 + 666 (с 01.01.1963 по 28.02.1963)

673high-capacity battery (с 01.01.1964)
803Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year



I love my brown bandit
but it looks better in a coupe....

Nice car though

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83 500 SEC Euro 198K

Always start the auction at $100. Nobody wants to make the first bid when you start it at $5K or $7K or $12K. If you try for a $12K start, I'd be amazed if you get even one bid.

Maybe a buy it now / best offer approach might work best?

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I would look and see if there are alternative venues, other than ebay, to sell a car like this.

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