1983 Mercedes-Benz W123

This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Turbo is a Canadian-market example that was purchased by the selling dealer on BaT in September 2018. It was subsequently refinished in red and is powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-five paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Other equipment includes a sunroof, Palomino MB-Tex upholstery, roof rails, chrome trim, refinished 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, rear-facing third-row seats, woodgrain accents, and a Becker cassette stereo. Service in preparation for the sale included replacing the tires, drive belts, exhaust hangars, flex pipe, air filters, valve cover gasket, and the cargo area carpets. This W123 300TD Turbo shows 177k kilometers (~110k miles) and is now offered by the selling dealer with service records, a clean Carfax report and a clean New York title. The car left the factory finished in Orient Red (501U) and was refinished in preparation for the sale. Features include a sunroof, integrated fog lights, dual side mirrors, roof rails, a power antenna, and a chrome grille and trim. The left quarter panel was reportedly repaired and the taillight assembly replaced under previous ownership. An accident involving the right quarter panel and bumper is said to have occurred in 2006. Bundt 14″ alloy wheels were refinished in preparation for the sale and mounted with 195/70 Goodyear Assurance tires. The car was factory equipped with a hydropneumatic self-leveling rear suspension that was reportedly replaced in 2006. Stopping power is provided by disc brakes at each corner. The cabin features seating upholstered in Palomino MB-Tex along with matching door panels and carpets. Woodgrain trim accents the dashboard and center console, and additional amenities include cruise control, electric windows, and a Becker AM/FM/cassette stereo. The woodgrain trim is said to have been replaced under previous ownership, and the driver’s seat was reupholstered. The cargo area contains a factory-optioned rear-facing bench seat that folds out from beneath the floor. The four-spoke steering wheel frames a 200-km/h speedometer and a 6k-rpm tachometer as well as an analog clock and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 177k kilometers (~110k miles), approximately 2k of which were added by the selling dealer. The 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-five was factory rated at 123 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Service in preparation for the sale included replacing the drive belts, valve cover gasket, battery, exhaust hangers, flex pipe, and the air filters in addition to a valve adjustment. Power is routed to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission. Service records are included in the sale. The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists history in British Columbia and New York with entries beginning in 1992. Filed under: w123