First registered: 11.02.1982, 194,500 km, extensive accessories
First registered: 11.02.1982, 194,500 km, extensive accessories
As part of downsizing my classic car collection, I am selling my ivory-colored Mercedes-Benz 300 TD Turbodiesel (first registered: 11.02.1982) with Siena-colored interior. It is likely to be one of the few S123 estates with less than 200,000 kilometers on the odometer. The inline five-cylinder engine produces 125 hp (92 kW) from 2,998 cc, enabling brisk progress. The fuel tank has a capacity of 70 liters, which allows a range of more than 600 kilometers with fuel consumption of 10 to 12 liters per 100 kilometers.
The Mercedes-Benz 300 TD Turbodiesel was presented at the Frankfurt IAA in September 1979. It was launched in October 1980. It was only available with an automatic transmission and had the same equipment features as the top-of-the-range gasoline model, the Mercedes-Benz 280 TE. At the time, the Mercedes-Benz 300 TD Turbodiesel was the fastest diesel in Europe, with a top speed of approximately 170 km/h.
Auto-BILD wrote in September 2009: "Grab it immediately if a genuine turbodiesel turns up at all. The first luxury estate with a turbocharged diesel engine is a milestone in automotive history; it has the same equipment as a 280 TE, but enjoys high exotic status and, when the lifesaving H-plate arrives, will be the blue Mauritius among the 123s. With top equipment and under 200,000 km, the bluest among the blue-blooded ones."
The vehicle I am offering was reimported from southern France to Germany in 2018 and underwent a complete "Off-the-Frame" restoration, i.e. it was completely disassembled and repainted. Photographic documentation of this restoration is available. A 360-degree all-around video of its current condition with the engine running can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/4m1-Zz-vyuQ.
I bought the vehicle in February 2024 in Blankenrath in the Hunsrück region with an odometer reading of 178,800 kilometers and have driven approximately 15,700 kilometers in it over the last two and a half years, i.e. the vehicle has been driven continuously and currently has an odometer reading of approximately 194,500 kilometers.
Over the last two and a half years, I have invested a great deal of passion in optimizing and equipping the vehicle, including:
Sourcing and fitting an original ORIS/BOSAL-TOBO tow hitch
Increasing the permissible trailer load from 1,500 kg to 1,900 kg, making it possible to tow larger caravans as well
Sourcing and powder-coating an original ORIS roof rack
Sourcing two original ORIS roof boxes with keys
Sourcing very high-quality Reissner Merino sheepskins for the front and rear seats
Replacing the roof antenna with an automatic Hirschmann Auta 8900 S antenna
Installing original Zebrano wood trim strips
Reinforcing the driver's seat at an upholstery shop in Munich
Replacing the brakes and brake discs in April 2025
No radio is currently installed. Period-correct Becker Europa radios in decent condition can be purchased from specialist retailers for a few hundred euros. All connections for power supply and antenna control are present.
Overall, I have invested more than €24,000.00 in the vehicle since purchasing it. The vehicle is a true gem that receives many admiring looks and "thumbs up" on drives and on the motorway. Fun fact: John Lennon drove the same model in the same color.
This description has been automatically translated. Original language: German.
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