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1987 Mercedes Benz 300SDL - The legendary W126 - True Long Wheelbase - Turbo Diesel


- 1 Owner from new - Purchased new in 1987 from Loeber Motors in Chicago Illinois, ordered in 702 Smoke Silver Metallic with 77 Burgundy Leather interior and sliding electric sunroof.

It comes with all original owners manuals, original window sticker + order sheet, all records.

This vehicle has been dealer serviced its entire life with a mix of services done by an Independent Mercedes certified garage . Over $12,000 in service records, oil changed yearly regardless of miles, Michelin MXV4 tires with 95% tread. In the past 10,000 miles it has had control arms, shocks, brakes and multiple other bushings replaced as well as almost 8 oil changes!

The A/C has been converted by MB to R134A. It blows extremely cold, and the vacuum system works as it should, diverting air from floor, to dash, to compartment as it did from the factory.

The body is in extremely good condition, as well as the interior. It is striking how preserved this car is. The 300SDL at some point received an extremely high quality, glass out, trim off, doors off repaint in its original Mercedes 702 Smoke Silver Metallic. The chrome is in excellent condition, as well as all trim and seals. No dry rotting, or cracking.

The interior is immaculate showing almost 0 wear. All of the glass is perfect, and all original with VIN numbers stamped, the leather is supple and clean with no cracking, the wood holds perfect gloss with no fading or cracking. The original books and manuals are in the glove box, as well as the original medical kit in the rear compartment.

It drives extremely well, its incredible to get in something 30 years old and feel how tight and well built they used to make them. It tracks straights, it is smooth over bumpers, brakes are straight and strong and the tires are quiet.

The carfax is clean and shows no accidents, based on my inspection as well as my mechanics it has always been an accident and rust free vehicle

All electronics work as they should
-Power seats
-Windows
-Cruise control
-Sunroof
-All backlights and lights
-Mirror adjust
-Down to the headlight mounted wipers

This Monday I dropped it off at German Auto Repair in Charleston and requested the owner perform an oil change and full mechanical inspection and to replace any items that warranted: he found nothing and made very positive remarks.

Cons:
-Small touchup on front left of bumper (shown in photos).
-Antenna is temperamental, I will be happy to order a replacement

An almost identical, same color combination 300SDL of this caliber sold on eBay recently with a few differences:
-It was a 1986, not a 1987 like mine
-It had 70,418 miles, not 62,XXX miles like mine
-It was not a 1 owner vehicle and did not have the documentation or service records like mine
-My reserve is set much lower than this above mentioned vehicle sold for ($15,900 + dealer fees)

I have a flickr album full of additional photos and I am happy to provide videos or further photos if you request them -

My name is Jack Handegan III, I am the owner and sole operator of Handsome Motors, a small enthusiast owned boutique dealership located in Charleston SC . I am a member of Mercedes Benz Club of America and a true "car guy" . I charge no additional fees and only collect sales tax if you are a resident of SC. I am happy to assist in shipping anywhere in the USA.

Jack@HandsomeMotors.com or call me at 843-870-7006

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Current : 1988 R107 560SL

Previous: W123's, W211, w210 E55, W463's, W108's, W111

This is a wonderful car both mechanically and cosmetically, but why in the world did you put a filter on all the photos?

You are trying to sell something but you don't present it's true color because all the photos are altered. I don't get it.

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'80 300SD - '83 240D - '00 E55 AMG - '02 G500

Pic 4 in the post shows the actual color. The chrome and wheels are way too shiny, likely as a result of altering the pics. Altered pics lead to disappointment when someone comes to look at the car or buys it remotely never seeing it in person. While the car might be good, the altered pics make it suspect.

It is good the seller comes right out and says they are a dealer, points for that.

Thanks for the comments.

As the listing says, I have a Flickr album with over 100 untouched photos available to interested parties and encourage buyers to ask for particular pictures or videos and I am happy to take them, so I think it's unfair to label it "suspect"

Check It out = https://www.flickr.com/photos/154798664@N07/albums/72157689444342465

Come on guys let's not pick the guy apart. He's selling a gorgeous 300SDL. If it looks this good in picture it likely looks as good in person. Let's also not forget the car is 30 years old. It's easily worth 4 grand and if I had it, I'd unload all my w124s and buy this and garage it.

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Only diesels in this driveway.
2005 E320 CDI 243k Black/Black
2008 Chevy 3500HD Duramax 340k
2004 Chevy 2500HD Duramax 220k

I'm not at all.

This is a gorgeous car that is probably going to fetch $15,000, it is just if you are going to SELL something, do your best to represent the condition as true as possible.

Doing an Instagram photoshoot? Edit the hell out of those photos. Selling a car sight-unseen? Show the photos true.

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'80 300SD - '83 240D - '00 E55 AMG - '02 G500

Totally understandable, should have gone with the unfiltered photos and will from now on.

Jealous of your w210 E55. I had a silver on black 01 with low miles that I sold....and I am constantly reminded that I should not have sold it. Resonator deleted it and did the occasional transmission reset and it was a blast.

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Current : 1988 R107 560SL

Previous: W123's, W211, w210 E55, W463's, W108's, W111

The point is, the pics have been altered.

Would you want to buy something remotely that has doctored pics? Would you not ask why pics were altered? The only reason to alter any pic regardless of what is being sold is to make it look better than it is.

To the sellers credit he states that altered pics will no longer be used.

Looks like GCFSB picked it up:

1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL | German Cars For Sale Blog

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'80 300SD - '83 240D - '00 E55 AMG - '02 G500