Phenomenal preserved 1979 Mercedes 300 TD (T123) in rare original condition. Mercedes comes from California USA, where, thanks to the wonderful climatic conditions, it has been preserved in such beautiful condition. The car has an original paint job with almost no rust and light ivory uni color (623U) looks phenomenal. It has minor chipping on the bonnet , under the lamps which have been treated. The undercarriage of the car, although it has not been washed, shows the factory protective coating. The interior with MB Tex saffron upholstery (104) has also been kept in perfect condition, the dashboard got very cracks or deformations. The car has the original Becker radio and the upholstery is in excellent condition considering the mileage. Minor drawbacks are cracks on the front door pockets, rubbing of the material on the spare wheel cover and some door seals. Mechanically, the car is in good shape, which does not change the fact that it still needs to be worked on. The car has been serviced, which included: - Oil change including oil filter, and oil sump replacement due to oil leaks and aesthetic qualities. - Changing the fuel filter, including the air filter, and the power steering filter - Replacement of tie rods, upper control arms and suspension alignment - Replacement of engine and gearbox cushions - Replacement of tyres with new ones - Rear wheel bearings replaced - Oil change in the gearbox Items that still require attention are: - Checking and repairing the air conditioning system - Checking and repairing the niveau system - Checking the vacuum system responsible for the central locking system - Traces of old oil leaks. - Broken fog lamp - Antenna is broken The car is located in Warsaw, Poland. It is recommended to view and inspect the vehicle prior to placing a bid in order to avoid any disappointment afterwards. Please contact Catawiki to arrange a viewing appointment.