[Gregs300CD]

I don't want to jinx it, but the deal is all but done. Just the matter of crossing t's, dotting i's, and handing over the bulk of the money. I've put a retainer down and bought a plane ticket to go get it.

I love to hear about great deals for others, but finally a sweet deal that comes my way. And this car couldn't have found a more appreciative owner.

Here's just a little peak...
(ALL original, one owner.)

 

[jtoma878]

so whats your GREAT deal???? whst did you pay for it???

 

[ScrazySean]

beautiful color

 

[DZL_Damon]

by the slower speedo I'm guessing a 300D n/a?? I love the coupes, I'm envious.

 

[Dzul]

Congrats!

With the low mileage and fantastic body, you scored, no matter what the price.

More pics when the deal is done, please!

 

[Gregs300CD]

This car is a 1982. Turbodiesel. It was always pamered, always garaged, all service records, no sun damage, no paint fade, perfect dash, no rust, no accidents, no dings, original paint, original EVERYTHING, etc. The guy says his Mercedes collection is just getting to be too much trouble than he wants to deal with(!). He's also letting go of 3 or 4 other MB's of other models. This was the only 123, though.

I guess he has a certain amount of money he thought would be fair to get for his cars and is shooting for that number. How much for this <72K original mile beauty, you're asking? I am paying $7,500. But, the tach doesn't work. My guess is that the tach amp is bad. Incredible, isn't it? I know it is worth more if I wanted to put it in a different market, but I am going to cherrish this car myself. Besides, there's nobody else I would trust with it.

First thing I will have to do is go over it with a fine-toothed comb and clean, polish, condition, etc. the entire car. I can't wait to get my hands on that engine. 72K... drool.

 

[dbtk]

Congratulations! Great car! Great color! Great price!

If anyone is interested, I found a 300D in the same color with 78K miles...
eBay Motors: Mercedes-Benz : 300-Series (item 170097046265 end time Apr-08-07 18:15:00 PDT)

No affiliation.

 

[jdc1244]

We all hate you.

A low miles coupe is quite a score, well done!

Looking forward to more pics.

 

[holthoff]

Great to know that it's going to a good home...

 

[cashman]

savage man, nice one. Good to know there are still a few good ones out there..
many happy miles and years of motoring

 

[bboybaroo]

that color is really really hot.

 

[MBeige]

Congrats Greg! Nice looking coupe. I hope it's as good as they say it is, maybe even better. Enjoy the flight, and the drive home!

 

[Boardmonger]

Looks really nice. I've got 2 new ones I'll post this weekend, both are not 123's but both are very neat.

 

[MBZ300CD]

Hmmmm...looks like a car I've seen somewhere before. Is that color Blue-Green/Petrol? What color is the interior?

 

[Gregs300CD]

The owner is calling it teal (it's been 25 years since he bought it), but I believe it's petrol. Apparently, it was a special order item on the 1982 coupe.

The interior is black.

 

[MBZ300CD]

I love the Coupes

Check for code 877 Blue Green/Petrol when you get a chance. Wow, Black interior, not your usual combination.

From a 1982 Mercedes brochure:

"The 300CD pioneered the idea of practical diesel power in an exotic limited production touring coupe. For 1982 the 300CD pioneers the idea of high performance turbodiesel power in this sporting body style-making an exotic automobile immeasurably more so by making it one of the fleetest diesel automobiles the world has ever seen...Pickup from a standing start may astonish you..."

Enjoy
Gary