I'm seriously considering parting out my '79 300SD as ever new corner I find more body cancer. I love this car, but may have to cut my losses rather than sinking more money into what could become a very deep money pit.

The engine has 245K miles but runs absolutely perfectly with almost no blowby. I was amazed as it's even better than my 300TD with only 215K miles on it.

So anyway, was just curious what the entire longblock + accessories might be worth.

The transmission is also in good condition as well (722.1xx).

Feel free to express a going rate and/or interest.

Cheers

Bob

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1982 300TD 210K miles ("The Replacement" aka "The Anvil") - SOLD
1979 300SD 245K miles (never ending project)
2007 Pinarello F3:13
1995 Ducati 916 (SOLD, sniff)
1999 Ducati 900SSie (SOLD)

it will be worth more in the car cause you can show it running and people can see the miles. I'd pay $500 or so for it. I actually need an engine for my '80 near rustfree sd... but I'm hoping to find one cheap. there are so many of those engines around, that lowers the value some. the 6 cylinders are more expensive. you can also check www.car-part.com to compare what scrapyards ask for their engines...

Thanks.

At this point I wouldn't sell the car whole as it's probably worth more than $500 in parts. despite the rot, the interior is actually in ok condition.

Of course this guy : http://www.alabbasi.net/450SEL.htm

is a true inspiration, though he's got the 6.9 pimped out 450SEL and not the slightly more common SD model.

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1982 300TD 210K miles ("The Replacement" aka "The Anvil") - SOLD
1979 300SD 245K miles (never ending project)
2007 Pinarello F3:13
1995 Ducati 916 (SOLD, sniff)
1999 Ducati 900SSie (SOLD)

I sometimes part out cars and I usually get alot of calls for the 116 chassis, the engine is probably worth 500 if it has good compression and oil pressure, however when you add up all the other pieces in the car. I'll bet if parted it out you could make 1600, maybe more maybe less, Selling it whole, a rusty SD, $600-700...

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1984 Euro 300SDC, (4spd standard)
1986 Toyota Landcruiser Diesel HJ60 5spd X2

Gone but not forgotten (some sold, some stripped)
1983 300 SD, 1985 300 SD, 1983 240D, 1986 300 SDL, 1985 300 SDL, 1983 300 D, 1984 300 D, 1985 300SD, 1987 300 SDL, 1983 300 SD, 1985 300 TD Euro, 1983 380SEC, 1990 300 D, 1987 300D, 1982 300D, 1982 300D, 1994 E420, 1987 300 TD, 1987 300 D, 1984 300 D

I paied something around $700 for my good 617.950 with a bit less milage.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine