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Discovered in the spring of 2018 at a local Porsche service center, chassis 9110300458 was in for a fuel system purge as the car had been in storage since 2004. Yes, that is not a typo, 2004 was the year Mr. C. passed and the car was parked in his garage by his loving wife and family. The car remained there in a drive on and zip closed car cover for 14 years. 

In a word, remarkable. Visually the car is bright and exudes happiness.  All panel fit is excellent as factory spec would have been.  The Interior is original and inviting like a favorite pair of leather gloves. Wheels are original and not refinished. Under side of car is original and shows no sign of prior repair including trunk floor, suspension pan and battery boxes. 

The Third Garage has gone through the car replacing worn items such as brakes, shocks, bushings, tires, etc. and the car is now a pleasure to drive. 

 Supporting documentation includes original window sticker, title, stamped service booklet, service records, original Hirschman antenna key, owners manual, tools, jack, Pray Porsche Audi licence plate frame, Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. 

In summary, this is an exceptionally original matching numbers 911S with 69,000 original miles.  It is rare to come across these cars today and find them in their original state.  It is an enthusiast’s driver that has not been “restored” and much of the car is as it was and not molested or modified. A true survivor of time. 

1984 Mercedes 300 Turbo Diesel Wagon VIN# WDBAB93A4EF004479 was delivered new to its primary owner in Buffalo, NY. and remained with them until 2018. The car was then given to their grandson with 118,000 miles, the second owner of record, who embarked on a sympathetic restoration to bring the car back to its one-time glory. This timeless classic underwent rust repair where needed and given a repaint in its original color of silver, bumper trim pieces replaced, door checks replaced, brakes replaced, sunroof flap replaced, and the factory wheels refurbished. Mechanically the car is sound having its injection system cleaned and calibrated and the automatic transmission inspected and serviced. The Interior is its original MB-Tex navy and is in good condition aside from a small tear in the driver’s seat and some old dash crack repairs are evident. Door panels, switches, handles, headliner are all in very good condition and all electrical operates as it should. Small amounts of cracking and chips are evident in the console wood veneer. 

Also referred to as the “Estate”, the 123 Chassis station wagons are an unmistakable icon of the late 70’s and 80’s. The 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine has stood the test of time and it is not unusual to see these cars with 400-500,000 miles. Worldwide production from 81-85 was only 28,000 units and in 1984 the original MSRP was close to 35k.

Dubbed "the car you couldn't kill" enduring iconic style... legendary durability, styling and vault quality Mercedes-Benz engineering have placed this car into the status of iconic. Then, now and in the future, these wagons exude style and grace and are considered modern classics with appreciating collectability.

This car, a 118,000-mile example is a very low mile example has had essentially one owner and has had all systems refreshed and is ready for the next owner to enjoy for decades to come. It is in very good driver quality condition and is offered at $16,900.