[{"id": 2063797, "authorName": "SeattleCurmudgeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seattlecurmudgeon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Odd that driver and passenger door panels are asymmetric. Is that stock?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520298116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2063799, "authorName": "RDeLombard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdelombard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SeattleCurmudgeon If your speaking of the door pulls, yes. I believe all W123s had the 3 point armrest on all doors except the drivers door.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520298332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2063804, "authorName": "RDeLombard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdelombard/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SeattleCurmudgeon Noticed after my comment this is a W115. Not sure about these - only know about W123s, but looks like it could be the same.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520298491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2063815, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2 green MB's in 1 week pretty amazing, If there was ever a year and model I know best this would be the one. This year in a 300D is the last of this breed. very uncommon in any color. As most everyone had become enamored with the 123 GLWTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520299019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2063817, "authorName": "OM617.952", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/om617.952/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is a 75. 1976 was the W123 chassis.\r\nIts also had the rear muffler deleted.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520299123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2063825, "authorName": "pastelblue240d", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pastelblue240d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OM617.952 I believe they were sold in 1976 as well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520299441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2063831, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "made both chassis in 76", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1520299748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2063861, "authorName": "Vintagedude01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintagedude01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "w115 mercedes were built and sold in 1976 as well. I own a 1976 w115 Mercedes 300d with a build date of February 1976 and original paperwork showing it was sold in April of 1976 as a 1976 model", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1520301309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2063901, "authorName": "pastelblue240d", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pastelblue240d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mine was sold in December of 1975 as a 76 model as well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520302721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2064134, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well well well - 2 green classic Benz up in one day - gona be another fun week watching my favorite color and cars running thru.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520315581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2064232, "authorName": "Klink", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klink/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the USA these115 chassis 300D were 1975 and 1976 model year cars only. While the 123 chassis started production in 1976, they were only sold in the USA as MY 1977 onwards models.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1520340011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2064243, "authorName": "Zentropy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zentropy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the design of these cars but am not very familiar with them. Am I correct in that the 240D was available (in the States) with a manual transmission, but the 300D was auto-only?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1520340910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2064250, "authorName": "OM617.952", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/om617.952/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "False. W115 300D was 75 only.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520341698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2064321, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess then all the 76 W115 I have are fake?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1520344322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2064363, "authorName": "bondgraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely example of the last of a dying (rusting) breed, precursor to the w123, known in Benz-speak as a slash eight. Despite the US bumpers, still very desirable. Doesn\u2019t have all of the electronic BS that will drive you nuts on the newer models. Bid early and often.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1520345651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2064608, "authorName": "pastelblue240d", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pastelblue240d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Zentropy Yes, the 300D was auto-only. (in the states afaik)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520354819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2064689, "authorName": "soaringeagle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soaringeagle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are bullet proof", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520357332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2064804, "authorName": "BrianZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianz/", "bidAmount": 300, "content": "$300 bid placed by BrianZ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520360464, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2064805, "authorName": "BrianZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A whole day and no bids? I had to.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1520360510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2064852, "authorName": "basavapn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/basavapn/", "bidAmount": 400, "content": "$400 bid placed by basavapn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520361595, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2065046, "authorName": "Vintagedude01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintagedude01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess the build tag on my car is completely wrong with 2/76 on it and that Mercedes put fake build tags on their cars then.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1520364506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2065505, "authorName": "KLA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SeattleCurmudgeon\nGermans want the driver gripping the wheel with both hands. My '67 911 was the same- no grab handle for the driver but one was fitted for the passenger. My W114 coupe also does not have an overhead grab handle above the door window on the driver side but it is supplied for the passenger.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1520370135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2065864, "authorName": "FunInTheSun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funinthesun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mad props to owner for that herringbone driveway. That is back breaking work to lay those bricks! The car looks very nice. Friend just picked one up for $3,000 and put a grand into it and drives his daily. Rig has over 400,000 miles on it with ORIGINAL ENGINE! These indeed last forever it seems.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1520375814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2065870, "authorName": "FunInTheSun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funinthesun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you can find the floor pans pre-fab, not too difficult a job to replace it appears.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520375930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2066288, "authorName": "schoolmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schoolmark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seattlecurmudgeon now I have to go to my storage unit to check if my driver door-pull is different than the other 3. Would never have noticed. Cool car; shame on us (US) for requiring those stupid bumpers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520390404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2066304, "authorName": "SeattleCurmudgeon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seattlecurmudgeon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@schoolmark\r\nStupid bumpers and headlights.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520391003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2066827, "authorName": "Tirefriar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tirefriar/", "bidAmount": 1976, "content": "$1,976 bid placed by Tirefriar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520435713, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2066867, "authorName": "Tirefriar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tirefriar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaT \"Underbody photos show the general condition of the suspension and exhaust system.\" - you left out a very minor detail: it also shows rust! \r\n\r\n@seller - detail transperancy is key to success on BaT auctions. I would think that detailed description of rust presence is critical, especially on a 42 yo car coming from a tropical environment. More under body, trunk and spare wheel week photos please.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1520436380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2068698, "authorName": "fintail", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fintail/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Floor pans for this car will run about $300 in parts.They are available and replaceable. How is the rest of the body? There are not many pictures of other rust-prone areas of these vehicles.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520464885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2069326, "authorName": "gonavy78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gonavy78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am always amazed how people don't consider small things to enhance the presentation of a car they are trying to sell. In this case... $200 on a new set of coco mats would dramatically change the interior with its worn and mismatched mats. Or how about a $10 bottle of vinyl/leather cleaner and an hour of elbow grease to clean up those dirty seats.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1520513177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2069633, "authorName": "Cafequemao (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cafequemao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will add photos of those areas. there are no memorable rust areas i tried to photograph to show the general area.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520523004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2069837, "authorName": "pastelblue240d", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pastelblue240d/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cafequemao Transparent photos of the underside would be appreciated (and help). Also, could you take a cold-start video? Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520527829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2070701, "authorName": "Cafequemao (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cafequemao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "photos of undercarriage and and spare wheel well have been submitted.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520540701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2071059, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The additional underbody photos have been placed at the end of the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520544551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2074577, "authorName": "Nasirawan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nasirawan/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by Nasirawan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520650847, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2076153, "authorName": "nypc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nypc/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by nypc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520790451, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2076267, "authorName": "Jaz-man", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaz-man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller would be ok to come check out this benz.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520798808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2076344, "authorName": "SoulMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soulman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Throw on a nice set of seat covers, laminate wood grain for the dash and as mentioned coco floor mats and you've got a great looking ride! Should last another 100 thousand plus miles. And as of this posting at $2,200 this is a bargain especially if you're doing long distance commuting.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520807860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2076698, "authorName": "Cafequemao (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cafequemao/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jaz-man Shoot me a message, we can coordinate something.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520861695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2077298, "authorName": "rlhunter58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlhunter58/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by rlhunter58", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520878924, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2077765, "authorName": "jahaden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jahaden/", "bidAmount": 2400, "content": "$2,400 bid placed by jahaden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520886114, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2077767, "authorName": "rlhunter58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlhunter58/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by rlhunter58", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520886187, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2077769, "authorName": "jahaden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jahaden/", "bidAmount": 2600, "content": "$2,600 bid placed by jahaden", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520886207, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2077771, "authorName": "rlhunter58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlhunter58/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by rlhunter58", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520886229, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2077792, "authorName": "benjamminfla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benjamminfla/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by benjamminfla", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520886570, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2077795, "authorName": "rlhunter58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlhunter58/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by rlhunter58", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520886617, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2077796, "authorName": "benjamminfla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benjamminfla/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by benjamminfla", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520886644, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2077814, "authorName": "benjamminfla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benjamminfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/12/18 for $3,400 to benjamminfla", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520886766, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2077825, "authorName": "jimhowestl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimhowestl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like a good deal for buyer on this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520886915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2078067, "authorName": "cbezzant", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cbezzant/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone got a great driver.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520890499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2078126, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The color combo alone was worth more then this - nearly stolen - enjoy !!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1520892812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2078434, "authorName": "Randy_of_Idaho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randy_of_idaho/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some inexpensive Mercedes today.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520903923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2078783, "authorName": "benjamminfla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benjamminfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking forward to the 900 mile trip bringing this home next week. A 300d like this was really the only MB I saw myself getting and the time was right!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1520941755, "type": "comment"}]