BaT Auction: 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300GD

This 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300GD is a short-wheelbase model that was reportedly imported to the US in 2014, and it was acquired by the seller in California in 2019. Power is provided by a 3.0-liter diesel inline-five paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, a dual-range transfer case, and two locking differentials. The truck is finished in Moss Green over patterned cloth, and equipment includes 15″ alloy wheels, Hella fog lights, a tilting monroof, and a Sony stereo. Service during the seller’s ownership consisted of replacement tires, fuel injectors, and filters, as well as an oil change. This W460 is now offered with service records from the seller’s ownership, spare parts, manuals, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The body is finished in Moss Green and is fitted with a W463 grille, headlight surrounds, and bumpers. Additional equipment consists of an aftermarket tilting moonroof, Hella fog lights, headlight and turn signal guards, running boards, splash guards, a trailer hitch, and a soft tire cover. Cosmetic flaws include clear coat failure on the hood and front fenders, dings and scratches, and corrosion under the driver and passenger rear-quarter panel rub strip and moldings.

Mercedes-Benz R4 15″ alloy wheels were recently fitted with 31″ BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums.

The interior features vinyl trim with plaid cloth inserts and door panels. Equipment includes a two-spoke steering wheel, sliding rear windows, floor mats, and a functioning aftermarket Sony stereo.

Instrumentation consists of a 160-km/h speedometer and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. 46k kilometers (~29k miles) are shown on the five-digit odometer, with the true mileage unknown.

The diesel 3.0-liter OM617 inline-five sends power to all four wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission, a dual-range transfer case, and front and rear locking differentials. Service during the seller’s ownership included replacement Monark fuel injectors, fuel filters, and an oil change.

Additional photos of the underbody are viewable below.

A brush guard, hard shell tire cover, and manuals are included in the sale.

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