Mercedes-Benz S123 300 TD Turbodiesel 1983

1983 S123 300 TD Turbodiesel shown here was delivered new to California, where it has remained the entire time.

It is still adorned with the first paint – original Light Ivory (Mercedes Benz color code 623H) over a well-preserved interior in Palomino MB-Tex.
This 300 TD Turbo has been well maintained and is 100% rust free. It’s mechanically sound with the original exterior and interior.

The odometer shows 181155 miles.

The original Pirelli Cinturato P3 spare tire has never been used and comes with the car.

Equipped with extensive factory options, such as front and rear electric window lifters, central locking system, automatic air conditioning, rear window heater, steel sunroof, tempomat/cruise control system, tinted glass, automatic antenna, and magnesium Fuchs wheels.

It is powered by one of the most reliable Mercedes Benz engines, the 3.0 L turbocharged inline-five delivering 125 hp, paired with a four-speed automatic gearbox.

Reliable and comfortable, with a beautiful color combination accentuating its lines and retro charm, the 300 TD Turbo is a perfect classic daily driver.

W123 designates the executive line of cars, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz between 1976 and 1985.
It succeeded the W114 and became the most successful selling Mercedes-Benz model up to that point, with approximately 2.7 million units sold worldwide.

Mercedes-Benz offered the model in several variations: W123 four-door version and the most common, C123 luxurious coupé, V123 limousine, chassis-only F123, the estate/station wagon S123, and as a convertible. A variety of engines were offered, from 2-liter inline-4 petrol to a 3-liter turbodiesel.

The first-ever factory-built estate, S123, was introduced at the 1977 IAA in Frankfurt. S123 production began in April 1978 at the Mercedes-Benz Bremen factory.

The 3-liter turbocharged 5-cylinder engine was introduced in September 1979 in the 300TD Turbo diesel wagon and was offered with automatic transmission only and limited to the 300TD in most markets.

The Mercedes-Benz OM617 engine produced 125 hp @ 4,350 rpm and 184 lb⋅ft @ 2,400 rpm. It was regarded as one of the most reliable engines of its time.