New here. i know it's a 1976 300D, but I don't know anything else. - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Stubbs · #1 12-06-2010, 09:46 PM

My husband and I are a Subaru family, we know nothing about Mercedes but my friend wanted to scrap his 300D? He didn't tell me much about it... The motor was rebuilt 6 yrs ago and it has never been run... never even put fluids in it as he ran out of money for the fix up, but it cranks.... I told him to let me try to find her a good home before he scrapped it.... Can anyone tell me what we have?

I know the VIN is 115 114 12 28085

I have pics available, but I don't know this site so I don't know how to upload them yet.

79Mercy · #2 12-06-2010, 10:29 PM

Well you have a 1976 300D, a W115 body, they only produced the W115 300D 1975-76. A rare car.

Is your in good shape, rust, hows the interior?

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W115.117 · #3 12-06-2010, 10:34 PM

Your 300D is a naturally aspirated 5-Cylinder diesel with an automatic transmission with around 80hp. Mercedes Diesels from that era, and many years onward, are know to be robust, consistent, reliable automobiles and rack up the miles; 300k+ is a common sight.

Mechanically, its hard to judge the condition by work that was done six years ago, especially since it hasn't been run. Consult an independent mechanic who specializes in vintage Mercedes-Benz.

Cosmetically, Rust is the most common killer of these cars and will probably determine most of its value.

give the classic center a call and give them your VIN, they'll be happy to tell you what options the vehicle originally came with and maybe some original owner information: http://www.mercedes-benz-classic.com/content/classic/mpc/mpc_classic_website/en/mpc_home/mbc/home/classic/classic_center_usa.html

hope this helps

Stubbs · #4 12-06-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 79Mercy

Is your in good shape, rust, hows the interior?

According to the Odometer it has 40490 for mileage... don't know anymore cause it doesn't go above that... little rust that I have seen is on the hood where there was a dent. The car needs washed and painted badly, and the interior is in exactly what condition you would expect after six years w/ a broken window ( i don't know the technical term, but it's the one on the back passenger side that looks like a backwards vent wing) it is missing the headlight and housing for one side and has housing and top light for the other but is missing the small one... I only know what it's supposed to look like from pictures.
I have the '76 service manual with the car and all original wheels and hubcap things...
The seats look almost immaculate beneath the layer of dirt and grime and the carpet could use a good 'shower', but before I put time and effort into this car when I have a 9 month old, I thought I should ask opinions of people who have been doing this a while.
I was also looking into the car trying to find anything I could, and didn't find anything about the leather interior but instead it said something about "texahide".... what's that?
Exterior is white, interior is tan? Beige? that weird but nicely done off white.
Well, anyways... there is not much I can do with the car, I just would really like to find a good home for her to go to. She is in shabby condition, but with a few hours and some elbow grease, I (or you) could have her looking right nice... I hate sending good cars I know can last to a scrap yard to be torn apart. anyone have any ideas?
BTW looks a heck of a lot like the one below, just not clean, or running, or have tires with air...

panZZer · #5 12-16-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Stubbs

According to the Odometer it has 40490 for mileage... don't know anymore cause it doesn't go above that... little rust that I have seen is on the hood where there was a dent. The car needs washed and painted badly, and the interior is in exactly what condition you would expect after six years w/ a broken window ( i don't know the technical term, but it's the one on the back passenger side that looks like a backwards vent wing) it is missing the headlight and housing for one side and has housing and top light for the other but is missing the small one... I only know what it's supposed to look like from pictures.
I have the '76 service manual with the car and all original wheels and hubcap things...
The seats look almost immaculate beneath the layer of dirt and grime and the carpet could use a good 'shower', but before I put time and effort into this car when I have a 9 month old, I thought I should ask opinions of people who have been doing this a while.
I was also looking into the car trying to find anything I could, and didn't find anything about the leather interior but instead it said something about "texahide".... what's that?
Exterior is white, interior is tan? Beige? that weird but nicely done off white.
Well, anyways... there is not much I can do with the car, I just would really like to find a good home for her to go to. She is in shabby condition, but with a few hours and some elbow grease, I (or you) could have her looking right nice... I hate sending good cars I know can last to a scrap yard to be torn apart. anyone have any ideas?
BTW looks a heck of a lot like the one below, just not clean, or running, or have tires with air...

Hmm............Does it have a 5 speed stick shift?

tomee · #6 12-16-2010, 07:04 PM

I would be interested in looking. Please call me at 281.541.3851. I have a W115 in the 220d and enjoy it.

Skid Row Joe · #7 12-16-2010, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stubbs

According to the Odometer it has 40490 for mileage... don't know anymore cause it doesn't go above that... little rust that I have seen is on the hood where there was a dent. The car needs washed and painted badly, and the interior is in exactly what condition you would expect after six years w/ a broken window ( i don't know the technical term, but it's the one on the back passenger side that looks like a backwards vent wing) it is missing the headlight and housing for one side and has housing and top light for the other but is missing the small one... I only know what it's supposed to look like from pictures.
I have the '76 service manual with the car and all original wheels and hubcap things...
The seats look almost immaculate beneath the layer of dirt and grime and the carpet could use a good 'shower', but before I put time and effort into this car when I have a 9 month old, I thought I should ask opinions of people who have been doing this a while.
I was also looking into the car trying to find anything I could, and didn't find anything about the leather interior but instead it said something about "texahide".... what's that?
Exterior is white, interior is tan? Beige? that weird but nicely done off white.
Well, anyways... there is not much I can do with the car, I just would really like to find a good home for her to go to. She is in shabby condition, but with a few hours and some elbow grease, I (or you) could have her looking right nice... I hate sending good cars I know can last to a scrap yard to be torn apart. anyone have any ideas?
BTW looks a heck of a lot like the one below, just not clean, or running, or have tires with air...

Is Venus on the way to Amarillo from Witchita Falls on US 287?