1978 Mercedes-Benz 300D

Buttercup is a 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300D NA in Maple Yellow with Bamboo interior. This car has been extremely well taken care of and comes with every service document related to the car from the day it came off the lot in 1978, including the original sales contract. This car is a joy to drive and is very reliable -- we recently drove it on a 1,200 mile trip around California with absolutely no issues. 26 mpg!

Exterior:Original Maple Yellow paint is in very good condition with few blemishes. There are a normal amount of dings here and there, but no major paint issues. The car was rear-ended some time ago and consequently, there is a small dent in the trunk lid and a wrinkle to the left of the license plate.
Interior:The interior is immaculate. All original wood trim is uncracked and undamaged. All seats are original MB-Tex with exception of half of the driver’s seat which was partially recovered. All seats and armrests are untorn and untracked. Original carpets and floor mats have been professionally steam cleaned. All instrument cluster lights have been replaced, and all instruments work except for the clock. The dash has some cracks, but a dash mat is included. The headliner is in good shape and has no stains. The door panels are clean with minimal wrinkles. All power windows work. An original Mercedes-Benz hazard triangle hangs in the trunk.
Mechanical:Within the past 1500 miles it has had a lot of servicing: The front tie rods, idler arm, drag link, and steering damper have been replaced. The engine vacuum pump has been replaced. The brake booster has been replaced and the brake system has been flushed. The transmission has been serviced including a filter and fluid change. The oil and oil filter has been changed. Both fuel filters have been changed. Within 100 miles a diesel purge has been done.
The vacuum system has no apparent leaks. Central locking works well, and the engine shuts off immediately when you turn the key off. The climate control system works reliably. The air conditioning works and blows cold enough to maintain comfortable cabin temperature, but could use a recharge in the near future.
Documentation:Every known record related to this vehicle will be included. From the original purchase contract from Mercedes Benz in 1978, to dealership service records, to handwritten notes by the previous owner about the neighbor lending a jump-start -- it’s all there. *Engine was rebuilt at 200,000 miles
Odds and ends:The odometer reading is only an estimate. It had been stuck for some time before we got ahold of it, fixed it, and wound it forward based on the previous owner’s driving habits and documentation provided.
Recent Service:* Front tie rods replaced* Idler arm replaced* Drag link replaced* Steering damper replaced* Engine vacuum pump replaced* Brake booster replaced* Brake system flushed* Transmission fluid and filter replaced* Oil filter and fluid replaced* Fuel filters replaced* New Fuel Pump* New Fuel Hand Primer* New Fuel Injectors* New Shifter Bushings

*Vehicle sold AS-IS. No warranty implied or written.**Asking price is OBO***Will help arrange a 3rd party transport at buyer's expense****Seller reserves the right to pull the ad before the end date
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--Deposit via paypal within 24 hours of the auction ending. Balance to be paid by cashier's check or cash. No personal checks. No foreign cashier's checks. Possible wire transfer options.