$24,000
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Transmission:
Manual
Condition:
Used
Engine Size:
3.0L
Color:
Silver
Engine Size:
3.0L
Category:
Car
Description
This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Turbo is finished in Silver Blue Metallic over blue leather and powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-five paired with a retrofitted Getrag five-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes 14″ alloy wheels, a retractable sunroof, electric windows and mirrors, cruise control, automatic climate control, and a Becker Europa stereo with Bluetooth audio playback capability.
The car is finished in Silver Blue Metallic, and the seller states there is evidence of a prior…
This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Turbo is finished in Silver Blue Metallic over blue leather and powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-five paired with a retrofitted Getrag five-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes 14″ alloy wheels, a retractable sunroof, electric windows and mirrors, cruise control, automatic climate control, and a Becker Europa stereo with Bluetooth audio playback capability.
The car is finished in Silver Blue Metallic, and the seller states there is evidence of a prior repaint along with rust repairs under the doors, in the tailgate, and on the front right fender. Equipment includes US-market bumpers, sealed-beam headlights with yellow fog lamps, a sliding sunroof, chrome roof rails, a power antenna, and a rear window wiper. Work performed under current ownership included replacement of the windshield and seal.
Factory 14″ Bundt wheels are wrapped with 195/70 Headway tires showing 2013 date codes. Braking is handled by power-assisted discs at all four corners. Service performed under current ownership included replacement of the front and rear brake rotors along with refurbishment of the rear-suspension leveling valve with factory seals.
The cabin is upholstered in blue leather with matching door panels and carpets. The dash and center console are accented with Zebrano wood veneers. Equipment includes electric windows, automatic climate control, cruise control, a Zebrano shift knob, and a Becker Europa stereo that was refurbished and updated to support Bluetooth audio playback. The seller notes the driver-side window switch was replaced and a passenger-side switch is included in the sale. Additionally, an air conditioning leak was repaired and the system was recharged with R12.
A four-spoke steering wheel frames an 85-mph speedometer, a clock, and a combination gauge for coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure. The six-digit odometer shows 85k miles.
The 3.0-liter OM617 turbodiesel inline-five produced 120 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque when new. Service under current ownership included replacement of the fuel pump primer, fuel filters, and valve cover gasket along with an oil change, a valve adjustment, and cleaning of the fuel tank strainer.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a retrofitted Getrag 717.400 five-speed manual transmission that was installed in 2020. The seller states that a 38-lb flywheel was balance-matched to the flexplate, followed by the installation of a heavy-duty clutch pressure plate and a Sachs friction disc. The transmission received an upgraded input shaft bearing, and a clutch interrupt switch for the cruise control system is fitted. The factory four-speed automatic transmission is included in the sale.
Also included with the vehicle are service records dating to 1981, manufacturer’s literature, and three keys.
- 85k Miles
- 3.0-Liter Turbodiesel Inline-Five
- Getrag Five-Speed Manual Transmission
- Silver Blue Metallic
- Blue Leather Interior
- Sunroof
- Becker Europa Stereo w/Bluetooth Playback
- Automatic Climate Control
- Manufacturer’s Literature
- Service Records
- Clean Carfax Report
$24,000
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Model:
300TD Turbo
Category:
Car
Transmission:
Manual
Condition:
Used
Year:
1981
Mileage:
85,000 miles
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Size:
3.0L
Color:
Silver
Offer ID #37421
