For Sale: 1985 300SD, 280K miles. Located Chattanooga, TN. $1200

Son drove it into a fence. Good engine and drivetrain, excellent interior.

Within six months of the accident last December, I had replaced the entire exhaust system, air conditioning compressor and drier. Not sure what else. During 3 years of my ownership I had replaced front end suspension, rear springs and performed constant maintenance as required.

EVERYTHING in the interior worked including the clock. I have taken the rearview mirror to replace the broken one in my 560SEL. Have taken the working climate control module and replaced the inoperable one in my other 84 300SD. Otherwise, everything else in the interior is original and working, including the radio. Original first aid kit still in the rear compartment.

So, do I sell whole car or try to part it out?

Is the maroon interior in demand? or are their too few cars with that color in them?

Any advice?

Pictures can be seen at www.flickr.com/photos/randys32.

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R Martin
Dallas, TX (Addison)

86 560SEL, 128K

sell it as a fixer. I'd buy it.

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1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed

Make an offer?

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R Martin
Dallas, TX (Addison)

86 560SEL, 128K

If you do decide to part it out, I'd definitely be interested in some interior things. I also have an '85 SD with (red, maroon, burgundy, whatever) interior.

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Chris
1985 300SD - 'Grace' (198K mi.)
2018 Honda Civic Sport
2018 Honda CRV LX
2010 Honda Fit Sport (RIP)
2013 Honda Accord Sport (Sold)
1996 Lexus LS400 (Retired)
1995 Ford Contour SE (Retired)
1976 Porsche 914 (Sold)
1972 Datsun 240Z (RIP)

Looks very fixable to me.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

it looks like the frame just in front of the front spring tower is bent.

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R Martin
Dallas, TX (Addison)

86 560SEL, 128K

Is the frame bent? If not, fix it. The salvage yard just east of Manchester said they only pay $300 for cars of that age. I'd like a parts car but am cheap. Also, need grey seats. Anyone know if those could be dyed? I'm in Murfreesboro.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.

Look at the photo "wrecked 85 300SD 024 www.flickr.com/photos/randys32 and tell me what you think? Isn't it bent or is that easily straigtened? It is in front of the spring.

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R Martin
Dallas, TX (Addison)

86 560SEL, 128K

Did the windshield crack from frame distortion? If so, bye-bye car.

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-tp


1990 300SE "Corinne"- 145k daily driver - street modified differential - PARTING OUT OR SELLING SOON - PORTLAND OR. AREA - PM ME FOR DETAILS
1988 560SEL "Gunther"- 190K passes anything except a gas station
1997 S420 - 265k just bought it with a rebuilt trans. Lovely condition

No, windshield is not cracked. It appears to have a light scratch on it. Should be able to be buffed out by windshield repair shop.

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R Martin
Dallas, TX (Addison)

86 560SEL, 128K

If you part it out I could use the starter and the wiring for the starter the interior woods look pretty nice as well.


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