[{"id": 12116592, "authorName": "jdjonesdr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdjonesdr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man, these decades-old one-owner cars constantly amaze me.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1691261991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12117405, "authorName": "Janos_z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/janos_z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a nice brown, and a color you don't see very often. The fact that the owner bothered to glue back the broken plastic tab on the first aid kit tells you something about how this car was looked after. Good luck with the auction!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1691265063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12117538, "authorName": "SwiftFF5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swiftff5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Normally I can't stand brown cars, but this does look good. GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691265393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12117643, "authorName": "Mtonyg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtonyg/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by Mtonyg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691265675, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12117763, "authorName": "Mtonyg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtonyg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a photo where the water separator is located? Is it still in use? Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691265987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12118755, "authorName": "Jnardini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jnardini/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Jnardini", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691270339, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12119036, "authorName": "battman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/battman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I spent a couple of my teen years driving an NA 300D. Prior to getting the 300D I had a horrible driving record and barely kept a license. My record was spotless in two years", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691273395, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12119277, "authorName": "halrod1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halrod1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous photos.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691276176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12119857, "authorName": "bcmrm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcmrm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi...Can the car be veiwed in person?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691283448, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12120158, "authorName": "japashby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/japashby/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by japashby", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691288410, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12120446, "authorName": "AndrewsMBService", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andrewsmbservice/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love to see a blue CA license plate and cool old window stickers. Based on the minimal dash cracks it's been kept out of the sun, yet away from rust causing elements being in CA. the brown is very period correct.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1691295690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12121771, "authorName": "Abgwin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abgwin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely example! We have a 79 300CD so I have to ask - who did the climate control repair? Best of luck with the sale", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691336528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12124351, "authorName": "AlexPl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexpl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello I\u2019m Alex, I did A/C recharge with R32 using newer adapters and cleaned contacts for A/C button! And works great \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691348951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12134520, "authorName": "AlexPl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexpl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "to Mtonyg: Sure, I make few pictures from all fuel filters which I can see! Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691444313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12134608, "authorName": "AlexPl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexpl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To bcmrm: Yes it\u2019s possible", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691445199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12135812, "authorName": "DingoBT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dingobt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that a typo - 77hp?!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691457815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12135920, "authorName": "AlexPl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexpl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DingoBT : little bit more 83hp), 70MPH on cruising ok", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691459420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12135990, "authorName": "chazzzer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chazzzer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Guessing the non-turbo 300D has less horsepower than the turbo 300TD?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691460270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12145322, "authorName": "brunganz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brunganz/", "bidAmount": 5123, "content": "$5,123 bid placed by brunganz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691550628, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12145348, "authorName": "japashby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/japashby/", "bidAmount": 6250, "content": "$6,250 bid placed by japashby", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691551205, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12145709, "authorName": "AlexPl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexpl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mercedes Benz W123 300 D Engine Technical Data\r\nNumber of valves :\t10 Valves\r\nAspiration :\tN/A\r\nCompression Ratio :\t21.0\r\nMaximum power - Output - Horsepower :\t87 HP / 88 PS / 65 kW @ 4400 rpm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691561660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12146851, "authorName": "S123Driver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s123driver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous car. So well preserved. What is the button next to the driver window switch in photos 65 and 68? Surprised to see those rust bubbles in photo 93.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691592564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12149160, "authorName": "halrod1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/halrod1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@chazzzer About 37 hp less.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691605224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12151684, "authorName": "AlexPl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexpl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To S123Driver: this is microphone holder for Bluetooth cassette adapter, \r\nThose rust bubbles under rear left door is the only one spot, my suggestion some moisture was penetrated through the radio antenna seal, which was lightly loosened, \r\n My pleasure!\r\nM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691614237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12152367, "authorName": "dolfin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dolfin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Greetings. Can you please tell me if the underside of your offering has been completely or mostly over-sprayed in black -- and if so by whom and why? Also, can you add pics of the interior and trunk with the floor mats and trunk mats removed -- which would show rust damage, if any, from the inside out. I know that this request requires some effort on your part, however would be worth you time and effort. The proof is in the pudding. Is there any rust bubbling in evidence anywhere on the underside, and if so please describe and provide pics.\r\n\r\nAm I to understand that the climate control vacuum system as well as the AC work exactly as intended? Question for the cognoscente out there in the gallery: Has anyone out there deleted the AC system (compressor, belts, and plumbing) on one of these specific models and how has that affected the operation of the climate control center -- and does anyone know how complicated the vacuum system is on this model. Thanks for any informed answers. Some pics of the detail around the front and rear glass seal showing any corrosion (if any) would also be a determining factor for me. Was the windshield rock damage added by the previous or present owner; I am just trying to guesstimate how long I could put off replacement of same.\r\n \r\nIs the sticker still good to weasel into the Monterey CC. ;-))\r\n\r\nPretty car. GLWTA.\r\n\r\nBest all around to all\u2026.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691616694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12153384, "authorName": "Rddallmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rddallmann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you provide a picture of the trunk with the spare removed please?\r\n\r\nAlso, no service records to share (especially for a \u201c4 decade single owner car\u201d)?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691621183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12153499, "authorName": "AlexPl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexpl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691622184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12153534, "authorName": "AlexPl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexpl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691622439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12153588, "authorName": "AlexPl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexpl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691622876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12153714, "authorName": "AlexPl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexpl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Guys I\u2019m adding more photos below \ud83d\udc47 \r\nHonestly I don\u2019t have service records for last 20+ year ,looks like the vehicle staying in garage for many years , until it comes to me, I take a good care Mostly detailing / buffing / polishing I did myself \r\n\r\n I was presented this car on few local car \r\noccasions, like Eurosunday and mornings at morris And always have lot of attention and positive feedbacks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691624237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12153731, "authorName": "AlexPl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexpl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m not the car dealer, but the big Mercedes enthusiast, specifically for W123 and W124", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691624461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12153794, "authorName": "AlexPl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexpl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691625041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12157611, "authorName": "AlexPl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexpl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello dolfin; i didn\u2019t spray anything there from outside, also windshield had small dent on right. it\u2019s all from previous owner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691688265, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12163935, "authorName": "LANCECASPER", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lancecasper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AlexPI I hope you didn't recharge with R32, since an R32 is a high performance Volkswagen Golf. I think you're referring to R134a refrigerant : )", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691724142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12163991, "authorName": "wanik4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wanik4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.daikin.com/air/daikin_techknowledge/benefits/r-32", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691725378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12164098, "authorName": "AlexPl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexpl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LANCECASPER : that\u2019s right 134a!!!\r\nI didn\u2019t replaced with the golf engine \ud83e\udd23", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691728687, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12170077, "authorName": "shervinator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shervinator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Picture #6... I can hear the clatter-clatter-clatter of the OM617 from here. \ud83e\udd23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691788144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12172481, "authorName": "macambo23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macambo23/", "bidAmount": 6350, "content": "$6,350 bid placed by macambo23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691807548, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12172894, "authorName": "ProcessRyan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/processryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone, I wanted to drop a quick comment as the auction comes to a close. I worked with the seller to take the photos for this listing and spent about 2 hours with the car. The seller is a passionate and knowledgeable Mercedes enthusiast. Bid with confidence. The car starts, stops, drives, and idles perfectly. As you can see in the photos, the car was idling for most of the time I was shooting it and I never saw temps rise. The throttle, brakes, shifter and steering all felt perfect. I tried to really highlight the small imperfections to really show the true condition of the car. The interior is near perfect and the exterior only has a few cosmetic issues. This is only the second wood dash trim that I have seen that isn't cracked. The new owner is going to get a great car that will outlive us all. I enjoyed spending time with the car and with the seller, looking forward to a good show as the end draws near! Good luck to everyone.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691821294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12173395, "authorName": "deftec171", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deftec171/", "bidAmount": 6550, "content": "$6,550 bid placed by deftec171", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691845375, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12173444, "authorName": "Jacky2626", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jacky2626/", "bidAmount": 6650, "content": "$6,650 bid placed by Jacky2626", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691846044, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12173550, "authorName": "RossinVB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rossinvb/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by RossinVB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691847504, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12174007, "authorName": "Akilleus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akilleus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The very best car for a teenage boy to learn on \u2014 ABS, disc brakes, battleship steel, so he will come out ahead hitting anything other than an 18-wheeler \u2014 and no hot-rodding (stomp the gas at a stoplight and move off leisurely in a cloud of smoke!). Top quality materials, so once detailed they look great, and he\u2019s driving a Benz!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691852647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12174014, "authorName": "Igive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/igive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How about a clear picture of the drivers seat?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691852736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12174464, "authorName": "Bobsblkwax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobsblkwax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AlexPL Cruise control and sunroof working properly?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691856790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12174655, "authorName": "stephenshea1993", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stephenshea1993/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any rust on the car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691858590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12174691, "authorName": "AlexPl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexpl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691858898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12174853, "authorName": "AlexPl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexpl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bobsblkwax everything works good", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691859837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12175191, "authorName": "AlexPl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexpl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ stephenshea1993 it\u2019s pretty clean California car,\r\nIt has few bubbles under rear left door(ONLY THIS SPOT), you can see it on pic #93 Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691860964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12175315, "authorName": "stephenshea1993", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stephenshea1993/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you, in photo 116 is that some rust too on frame?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691861503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12175402, "authorName": "AlexPl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexpl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interior is exceptional for the age\ud83d\udc4c I don\u2019t know how people keeping it so clean though many years \r\nI call it Louis Vuitton Cabin))", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691861808, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12175445, "authorName": "Muller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/muller/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Muller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691861956, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12175475, "authorName": "RossinVB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rossinvb/", "bidAmount": 7250, "content": "$7,250 bid placed by RossinVB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691862048, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12175663, "authorName": "Tonetime", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tonetime/", "bidAmount": 7350, "content": "$7,350 bid placed by Tonetime", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691862737, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12175899, "authorName": "AlexPl (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexpl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stephenshea1993. No,it\u2019s just some paint, No rust it all!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691863743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12176170, "authorName": "deftec171", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deftec171/", "bidAmount": 7650, "content": "$7,650 bid placed by deftec171", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691864651, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12176189, "authorName": "RossinVB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rossinvb/", "bidAmount": 7950, "content": "$7,950 bid placed by RossinVB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691864760, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12176640, "authorName": "dcamco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dcamco/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by dcamco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691866960, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12176714, "authorName": "RossinVB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rossinvb/", "bidAmount": 8250, "content": "$8,250 bid placed by RossinVB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691867319, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12176829, "authorName": "Bobsblkwax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobsblkwax/", "bidAmount": 8750, "content": "$8,750 bid placed by Bobsblkwax", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691867888, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12176837, "authorName": "Muller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/muller/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Muller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691867936, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12176840, "authorName": "_43Sells", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/_43sells/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\ud83d\udcad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691867954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12176847, "authorName": "Bobsblkwax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobsblkwax/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Bobsblkwax", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691867978, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12176859, "authorName": "Muller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/muller/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Muller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691868014, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12176864, "authorName": "_43Sells", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/_43sells/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\ud83e\udd1c\ud83c\udffc\ud83e\udd1b\ud83c\udffc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691868031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12176873, "authorName": "Bobsblkwax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobsblkwax/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Bobsblkwax", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691868060, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12176884, "authorName": "_43Sells", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/_43sells/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u261d\ud83c\udffc\ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691868120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12176886, "authorName": "ChrisDaniels911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisdaniels911/", "bidAmount": 13250, "content": "$13,250 bid placed by ChrisDaniels911", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691868124, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12176900, "authorName": "Bobsblkwax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobsblkwax/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Bobsblkwax", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691868188, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 12176914, "authorName": "_43Sells", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/_43sells/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\ude2c", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691868262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12176917, "authorName": "_43Sells", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/_43sells/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice work", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1691868287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 12176922, "authorName": "Bobsblkwax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobsblkwax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/12/23 for $14,000 to Bobsblkwax", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1691868308, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 12176940, "authorName": "_43Sells", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/_43sells/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congratulations @Bobsblkwax nice", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1691868377, "type": "comment"}]