79-80 Mercedes 300CD with 89,000 Original Documented Miles - in ORANGE!

As a collector I have to say this is the nicest coupe have ever seen. I have been collecting these specific cars for almost a decade. This one and my black on black 85 300D 4 door are the last and best 2 of my entire collection.  
Please bid with enthusiasm and realize that you may never see a car like this ever again. I am sorry to see it go. Truly.
All my auction sales to date have received a feedback rating of 100% and I take pride in knowing that I am making automotive dreams come true. You can call me with offers or questions at 323-467-7870 I do reserve the right to remove the auction at any time for any reason but please respect the auction process and don't wait until the last day to show up with the cash because Ebay does not allow an auction to be removed on its last day (I learned this the hard way).
This is not a bargain car and the price it will sell for will not be low. This car is going up in value every year so you will be able to sell it for more than you bought it for provided you care for it. I just cannot afford to keep up my warehouse garage anymore and I refuse to store my cars outside.
The reserve price will be set lower than expected by those who know what this car is. its real value. know how many were made (7502 total) and have survived especially in this condition with such low mileage. This is a custom ordered car because the manufacturing completion tag says built in October 17 of 1979 but the Original California Title was issued in 1980. Also to add interest my research shows only 8 were made in this color! Plus with this seat choice of color and carpet I think personally it sends the senses into overload. This car not only looks new but smells new too.
Ok that all being said. I'll try to include all the info I can:
Maintenance done at regular intervals with NO expense sparedComplete all point inspection with new fluids. oils and filters (transmission oil & filter. engine fluids. oil. glow plugs. coolant. fuel filters)Receipts and logs of all upkeep done over the years including insurance documents - no accidents or body repairsGaraged and babied - never smoked or eaten in this carPAINT - Original paint looks pristine - only one little knick. see pic of small scratch not touched up so you can see it clearly. easy touch-upFour keys plus a valet keyOriginal Mercedes dealer books including purchase receiptManufacturing plateClear California title with no bad car fax or any other issuesRegistration to November 2014 - these cars never need to be smogged btw - they are smog exemptBumpers show no chrome wear or scuffingBrakes in excellent conditionParking brake also excellentRubber parts all around look superb and subtle with no signs of age whatsoeverSeals are factory plump and doors shut like a vacuum - clunk. that Mercedes engineering air pocket thump when the door shutsWindow rubber seals are excellent with windows shutting as they should not letting air or water enter the cabinGrill as new with inserts and chrome showing zero ageNo leaksClean under carriage with no leaks or any rust of any kindBushings are excellentSuspension and shocks are A1Steering is perfect with power assist in factory condition - no play at all - as newAlignment is straight as an arrowENGINE compartment clean and not detailed - this is the way this car sits - yes it is that goodMotor starts right up with factory specificationGlow plug glow light illuminates for less than 3 secondsCar starts immediately even if car has been sitting for monthsNo smoking exhaust or issues of any kind whatsoeverMotor purrs and smells so good - love that30 miles approximately to the gallon - subject to verification but I swear I get more. it depends on how you driveSpare tire wheel as new - rubber new tooTools for tire removal intactFirst Aid kit intact and never openedFirst Aid kit cover perfect with the exception of the small sticker deteriorating over time All emblems in tip top condition - the hood ornament showing slight chrome age but in need of detail polishing shown here in the picsTires with approximately 80-90% plus age left on them - new Michelins Windows in front work fast and efficientlyWindows in rear work but slower than frontSunroof operational but slowRear window defrost operationalDoor locks work great on both sidesGas cap lock and trunk lock work as they should controlled by drivers door keyWipers working great and are as newAll turning signals and lights including fog working perfectlyInterior lights including trunk. engine. visor. glove compartment and rear all work as newAll switches ALL work everywhereCruise control worked last time I used itAll dash lights work including variable switch to dim interior accessory lightsDashboard AS NEW with no signs of any wear or cracks anywhere.  Rear deck also showing no issue except a slight fading in the California sunRear seats also in brilliant condition complete in every way including removable armrestRear seat belts look never usedCarpet throughout looks as close to factory new as you could ever get with no signs of wear including on the drivers side floorHeadliner in immaculate condition with a tiny imperfection / tear that is hardly noticeable on the sunroof sectionSpeakers all stock and all working with no noises. blown tweeters or woofersStereo also stock and working perfectly (they do not sound great but they do work!)Fader switch on shift panel works great with no staticAntenna goes up and down plus the switch works to decide how high you want it to go up as a default settingHazard switch illuminating as it should with the hazards working fineParking brake pedal works as it shouldDoor panels look amazing and are complete with material covered rubber trim - important detail as most of these cars have been compromised here and are without this as it's the first thing to goWOOD is absolutely delicious with continuos lines and no cracking or chipping anywhereGlove compartment opens. shuts and locks with the key as newAC works and blows in every mode - new servo unit installed recentlyClimate control is working perfectly in all switchable positionsHeat worksCool worksDefrost worksInterior AC component lighting works and is dimmableSEATS are as beautiful as they were they day the car was bought new - amazing how these seats just show zero age and feel perfectSeat adjustment and handles to adjust seats are intact and work as they shouldSeat back netting tight and prettyFront seat belts work great too and also look new - there is a small piece of plastic that has chipped off at top of drivers belt below the windowFloor pedals are showing next to no wear - another tell tale sign that a car has the miles statedDash controls all light and workOil Pressure. clock. trip meter. odometer and gas gauge all working perfectlyWarning lights for brakes. seatbelt. glow plugs. headlights. hi-beam and battery all workingTRANSMISSION just serviced with fresh filter and oil - shifting smooth and strong - niceWiper arm and knob working as it should including window washerBrake release and hood release work greatHood liner is intact and looks greatTrunk liner also in excellent condition as is the carpet and side panelsWheels are original Bundt that are showing great care has been taken not to skuff on curbsDoor panels and handles are also near perfectSeat recliner knobs and buttons working and looking fineHorn beeps! beep beep
Ok so I got into some scrubby jeans and gave her a good detailing and made a couple of videos (my battery died just after video 1 so that made for a good reason to make a second one ;-)
This is a Video of the exterior / interior


Lucky too though because this one is a better quality. This is a test drive Video --- in HD! 

On Feb-21-14 at 10:18:01 PST. seller added the following information:

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