This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo spent over two decades under the ownership of the seller’s neighbor in Pennsylvania before the seller’s acquisition in 2011. Finished in Signal Red over Palomino MB-Tex, the car is powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-five paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Features include disc brakes, 14″ alloy wheels, chrome bumpers, a sunroof, air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, and a modern JVC stereo. This W123 300D Turbo is offered at no reserve with spare parts, owner’s and repair manuals, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Pennsylvania title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in Signal Red. Exterior details include bright trim, yellow fog lights, dual side mirrors, a sunroof, and chrome bumpers. The seller tells us that the antenna does not retract, and the sunroof mechanism works but requires adjustment. Close-up photos of blemishes in the paint are presented in the gallery.
Silver-finished 14″ Bundt alloy wheels are mounted with Hankook Kinergy ST tires. Braking is handled by four-wheel discs. Service under current ownership included replacing the idler arm, front upper A-arms, ball joints, front shocks, brake master cylinder, and front rotors and pads. A set of spare wheels and tires is included in the sale.
The front bucket seats and rear bench are upholstered in Palomino MB-Tex. Woodgrain trim accents the dashboard and center console, and additional appointments include air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, woven-fiber floor mats, and a Bluetooth-capable JVC stereo. The ignition switch, seat foam, and shifter bushings were replaced under current ownership. The seller notes that the climate controls do not work as well as they should, the right rear power window functions intermittently, and cracks are visible on the dashboard.
The four-spoke steering wheel frames a refurbished instrument cluster consisting of a 125-mph speedometer, a tachometer, an analog clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 220k miles, approximately 50k of which were added under current ownership. A sticker on the driver’s door jamb indicates that the odometer was reset to zero, though the date and mileage of this service are illegible. Total mileage is unknown.
The 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-five was factory rated at 123 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Work performed since 2018 included adjusting the valve clearances and replacing the following components:
- Battery
- Air filter
- Fuel pump
- Fuel filters
- Fuel line
- Valve cover gasket
- Accessory drive belts
The air conditioning system has been converted to R134a refrigerant.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. The seller tells us that the transmission shifts hard before it reaches operating temperature.
A collection of spares and manuals accompanies the car.
The Carfax report is free of accidents and other reported damage from the initial entry in June 1990.
