I’m selling off the Mercedes-Benz cars in my collection, and I’m starting to wonder if I’m going to regret it.
My 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300E W124 is officially SOLD, and now it’s time for the next one: my 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo Diesel W123 with approximately 196,000 miles.
The W123 has earned a legendary reputation among Mercedes enthusiasts, and the 300D Turbo Diesel is arguably one of the cars that helped create that reputation. The U.S.-market 300D Turbo Diesel was sold from 1981 through 1985, making my 1985 one of the final examples of the W123 turbo-diesel sedan.
Under the hood is the famous OM617.952, a 3.0-liter, five-cylinder turbocharged diesel. For 1985, it produced approximately 123 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque, paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive.
These cars were never about outright speed. They were built during an era when Mercedes-Benz had a reputation for engineering cars to an exceptionally high standard. The Mercedes-Benz Club of America describes the W123 as one of the brand’s most iconic models, and only 75,261 300D Turbo sedans were produced from 1981 through 1985.
So why am I selling it?
That’s what we’re talking about in this video. With the W124 already gone, the W123 is next. Am I going to regret selling these classic Mercedes?
Probably.
But my loss could be your gain.
My 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo Diesel is officially FOR SALE. If you’ve been looking for a classic W123 diesel, here’s your chance to own this one.
