This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300CD coupe is finished in Pajett Red over Palomino MB-Tex, and power is from a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-five paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Additional equipment includes an electric sunroof, factory 14″ forged alloy wheels, Zebrano wood trim, air conditioning, cruise control, and a Becker cassette stereo. The car was acquired by the current owner in early 2020, reportedly from its original owner, and now shows 43k miles. Service under current ownership has included…
This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300CD coupe is finished in Pajett Red over Palomino MB-Tex, and power is from a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-five paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Additional equipment includes an electric sunroof, factory 14″ forged alloy wheels, Zebrano wood trim, air conditioning, cruise control, and a Becker cassette stereo. The car was acquired by the current owner in early 2020, reportedly from its original owner, and now shows 43k miles. Service under current ownership has included the fitment of replacement motor mounts, valve cover gaskets, fluid and filter changes, and air conditioning repairs.
The pillarless coupe body is finished in Pajett Red Metallic (587U) with yellow pinstripes and chrome window trim. Equipment includes an electric sunroof, yellow-tinted fog lights, and ribbed taillight lenses.
Silver 14″ Bundt forged alloy wheels wear 195/70 General Altimax tires that show 2020 date codes, and a full-size spare is housed in the trunk.
The cabin features manually-adjustable front seats and a rear bench upholstered in Palomino MB-Tex along with Zebrano wood trim on the dash, door panels, and center console. Additional equipment includes cruise control, a Becker cassette stereo, and power windows. The air conditioning was serviced in preparation for the sale and has been converted to use R134a refrigerant.
VDO instrumentation consists of a 125-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, a clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure. The Nardi steering wheel and wood shift knob shown in the earlier BaT listing were replaced with factory-style units in March 2021, and the removed parts are included in the sale. The six-digit odometer shows 43k miles.
The 3.0-liter OM617 turbodiesel inline-five features a single overhead camshaft and Bosch fuel injection, and factory-rated output was 123 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque when new. The motor mounts and valve cover gasket were replaced in March 2021 along with a valve adjustment, an oil change, and new fuel, oil, and air filters.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission, which was serviced with a fresh filter and fluid in March 2021. The right upper control arm bushing, idler arm bushings, and injection pump damper bolt need to be replaced aLording to a September 2020 PPI.
Manufacturer’s literature is included in the sale along with a service manual, maintenance records from prior ownership, two keys, and a factory tool roll.