1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D 68k Miles Astro Silver Metallic Beautiful Car NO RESERVE

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series Base Sedan 4-Door Description

Up for your consideration and hopeful bid is my 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D Sedan. The car is finished in it's original coat of Astro Silver Metallic, which, in my opinion...shows very well for a 300D. The W123 cars are known for having durable paint, but some clearcoat issues. Most typically on the top surfaces. Thankfully, this car has none of those issues. The paint is original to the car and shows very well.
Documented with its' original buyers order, window sticker and maintenance book and a stack of receipts that show this car has always been impeccably maintained. Drive the car for 5 minutes and you will truly understand why. It is a investment quality car.The car also has a perfect CARFAX and Autocheck report.
I purchased the car from a pastor down South, who owned it since new.
This car came from the South, so rust is a non issue. Typically we see rust in the jacking holes and the front fenders due to poor drainage on these cars. This is a really solid example.
The interior on this 300D is in excellent shape, showing no wear on virtually any of the components. The car still sports its' original Becker Radio and cassette player. The interior is MB-Tex which, is super durable. The leather interiors on these cars did not fare too well. Headliner is free of stains, burlwood veneers are all excellent, ect.
The running gear on this car is excellent. No noteworthy leaks, fires right up even in the fridgid cold, idles great, turbo spools as it should. No excessive smoke or anything like that. The transmission shifts great, and if you are into W123's you know that these transmissions can candidly be a bit nerve racking to tune properly. No hard 1-2 shift or flaring 2-3 shift that we so commonly see on these cars.
The vacuum locks including trunk all work. The HVAC system has been converted to R-134A and has a compatible compressor.
Many of the original rubber hoses have been replaced with Mb replacements over the years as this car was maintained with a open checkbook.
Full disclosure on the car. There is a small punch list of items that could use some attention. I would typically rectify these items before a sale, but...I have been collecting vintage Mercedes since the mid 90's including 300D's 300TD wagons, 56SL's and Pagodas. I do not have the time to deal with these honestly trivial issues.
1. One rear window needs a switch. It works correctly about 50% of the time2. The antenna needs to be replaced. It is there, but the motor took a dump.3.The battery is about due for replacement because of calendar year, not performance.4. The temp gauge is slightly temperamental, it will randomly read 0. I'm assuming a bad connection.5. Rubber strip on rear bumper could stand to be replaced.6. Blower motor bearings are starting to dry up, you notice this on a cold day when the grease is hard.
I don't want to be a nit picker here just be honest. This is candidly about $300 worth of "minors" that the car could use. Most cars you see on eBay will have a much bigger "punch list", but I like to be clear and transparent.
Everything else works on this car, from the tachometer that usually never works to the block heater to the original Becker radio.
I have been selling off my collection and know the "real world" prices on these cars. This car is worth every penny.
If you have any questions regarding this 300D you can feel free to call me at any reasonable hour at 312 622-7533
I am happy to assist in shipping insofar as that is what I do for a living.
I plan on listing the car on other venues, so. The car may be sold at anytime. Do not bid if you don't have the money. I have sold about 10 cars on eBay and I have heard every excuse from " my wife says no" to " the check is in the mail" to "I'll leave you a deposit and pay for it in 2 weeks. No flakes or gypsies please. I am a transparent person, I expect the same.