This car did not start out as a project. I bought a 1984 Mercedes 300TD for business use. I used it for a few years for deliveries and travel. It was ideal for this use. It has a very efficient 5 cylinder turbo-diesel engine and is the station wagon version of the 300 series.
Earlier this year I bought a 1978 300D. This is the sedan version of the 300 series. It was at a dealership, and I haggled for 2 of their cars for 200 over what they wanted for this one. It was in near mint condition. Unfortunately, after an impact with a dump truck on the highway, the body could use some work. I credit the car with keeping me alive with nothing worse than a broken collarbone. Unfortunately, I never got a picture of the car before the impact, but I may include before and after shots once the repair is complete.
Three weeks before the accident, I bought a 1984 300D for the engine parts to repair the 300TD. The parts car is now going on the road as a daily driver, and will also supply parts to repair the 1978. It will also supply parts for the 300TD as originally intended
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