Mercedes-Benz S123 300 TDT 1981

One-owner cars are highly sought-after in the used-car world. If you’re lucky enough to find one, especially one 39 years old, don’t miss your chance. This 1981 S123 300 TD Turbo was delivered new to its first and only owner in California, where it has remained the entire time.

It is adorned with the first paint – original Manila Beige over a well-preserved interior in Palomino MB-Tex.
300 TD Turbo is 100% rust free, mechanically and optically in perfect condition. The exterior and interior are completely original.

The car was kept in a garage, carefully maintained and regularly serviced, as shown by the complete service history. The original Mercedes Benz service booklet and owner’s manual come with the car.

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

The odometer shows 225,000 miles.
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 could be just what you need.

Driving on the open road, picnicking in a meadow by the open trunk, or shopping in the city – the S123 looks great on any occasion.

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.