Guys I just ran across this amazing 1980 300SD. It's about 20 minutes down the road from me. I went to check out the car and it's absolutely beautiful with the original paint and only 56,000 miles. The previous owner was an enthusiast and had a lot of work done on the car. I put it up on a lift and it's pretty clean. Little bit of transmission fluid on the bolts around the pan and a little oil and grime but nothing abnormal for a 40 year old vehicle. Here's what the previous owner has done to the car. Scroll down to the bottom and there's a YouTube video. Originally this car was listed for $22,000 and he is down to $17,500. I have never seen a nicer 1980 300SD.
I know that price is a little high but the owner is not budging. What do y'all think should I buy it? This would be my second 300sd and I am very mechanically inclined and can work on these cars. Like I said the car is breathtaking and I've never seen one this nice.
Video
https://youtu.be/X7-Vx90qbRw
--Brand new aluminum body climate control servo.
-- AC system properly converted to W134A with new hoses, expansion valve and dryer to make sure that the AC blows ice cold through all the proper vents.
-- New motor and transmission mounts
-- Changed all fluids
-- Replace all belts and hoses.
-- Transmission service
-- Replace wiper inserts
-- Flush brake fluid
-- Replace valve cover gasket
-- Replace steering coupler, drag link, tie rods & align
-- Replace cluster potentiometer
-- Replace fuel return hose
-- Replace front crankshaft seal
-- Replace blower vacuum switch
-- Replace climate control amplifier & service AC
Dooo eeet!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zdNoVd2zOk
Trust me you will kick yourself later. Not many ones like this around.
My thoughts exactly. The price is high but hell, it's high because cars like this don't exist.
I can't believe how these old girls still pop up with such low km's. The bumpers you guys got don't do much t improve the looks of the car.
That is a very nice looking car!
A very pretty car. I'd want to know waaaaay more about her mechanical condition. Even with those low miles she'd need a lot of work to get her to pristine working condition. All that rubber disintegrates over time even if it's not driven.
Quote from: avantbenz on 07 July 2019, 01:44 AM
A very pretty car. I'd want to know waaaaay more about her mechanical condition. Even with those low miles she'd need a lot of work to get her to pristine working condition. All that rubber disintegrates over time even if it's not driven.
I ended up buying the car. Needed a couple of rubber fuel lines replaced, the passenger side brake caliper rebuilt, and some new rubber isolators for the air cleaner box. Other than that she's in top-notch condition and runs perfectly. Even the original shocks work excellent and don't need replacing. I completely went through the car over a couple of weekends. She's good to go.
well done great looking car
enjoy
Quote from: jtwoods4 on 07 July 2019, 07:39 PM
Quote from: avantbenz on 07 July 2019, 01:44 AM
A very pretty car. I'd want to know waaaaay more about her mechanical condition. Even with those low miles she'd need a lot of work to get her to pristine working condition. All that rubber disintegrates over time even if it's not driven.
I ended up buying the car. Needed a couple of rubber fuel lines replaced, the passenger side brake caliper rebuilt, and some new rubber isolators for the air cleaner box. Other than that she's in top-notch condition and runs perfectly. Even the original shocks work excellent and don't need replacing. I completely went through the car over a couple of weekends. She's good to go.
That is an amazing find. Good job.
Yeah I got lucky