there's nothing special about an '87 300E... it would have to be dirt cheap for me to bite.

Parting it would be the best bet, unless you needed a spare car.

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08 R320 CDI current

Past
95 E420
87 300D Turbo 5spd
90 300TE
83 300SD
85 300TD
92 400E
85 190D