The Best Car Ever Built? Why We're Restoring This Classic Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon With 341K Miles

*SOLD* This is the first video of our spare time rejuvenation project highlighting the (mild) mechanical and cosmetic restoration of a 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 TD Estate. This was an all original one owner Florida car found on the side of the road for sale, with 341K on the odometer, that has very solid bones but needs a few things to make it the best car it can be.

This initial overview highlights some of the features and history of these cars, and what makes them arguably the best Mercedes-Benz ever built, if not the best car ever built.

Walkaround and review by Bill - *SOLD*

[brettcannon]

I just bought a 82 300td wagon white/navy 233k. $2100. You'd better believe I'm keeping it till i die

[alexcontt]

That's right is the only car i this world which can show or on odometer and the driver still feeling confortable and happy

[chaszouras]

Quickly becoming my favorite channel on YouTube. Love the wagons and can't wait to see more.

[erniefrijole]

Got the '85 300TD! This wagon is the only material thing I'm actually emotionally attached to. My dad bought ours in Deutschland and we brought it over by boat in 1985. So many memories and with my two boys there are many more ahead. This "thing" is like a family member that can seat 7 comfortably. Yes, mine has the rear facing back bench that can fold away. Truly an engineering marvel. They should bring it back so more people can worry less about cars.

[JoesGoldenGarage]

Well done! I’m so happy u did this one. Man brings back memories of my wagon. I bought it from RBM mercedes parts department. They used it for deliveries. It was an 85 with about 270k on it. This was back in 2007. A few years later someone pried it from my warm alive hands and a pile of cash. Wasn’t worth it. Lol. Look forward to more. Thanks man!

[JoesGoldenGarage]

Bill I’ve never clicked so fast! Thank you buddy!

[far]

I’ve always wanted one of these. Probably my favorite wagon.

[Viperin]

I’ve got a 1984 300D turbo sedan model. It’s coming up on 300, 000 miles and still runs great. I think if I do a valve adjustment it’ll be even better! I’ve had it since I was 16 (I’m 20 now so not that long) It’s got some rust on the wheel wells and the rocker panels, but I have the capability to fix it which I plan to do soon. I’d also like to repaint it because it’s a bit faded and scratched. I’m lucky and managed to get a silver blue metallic model. But I totally agree that these are some of the best cars ever built!

[jerryncouch]

Just bought a 1987 300td wagon I start working on it Saturday can't wait

[jacoboleary]

There are 2 types of people: Those who think the W123 is the best car ever made, and those who thing the Volvo 240 is the best car ever made

[ItsTimePictures]

Pierre Hedary in Florida. No one better for servicing any Benz from that decade. Nuff said.

[trevordantzler]

"Cold dead fingers" never fail. Floors me every time

[savariaxa]

Fantastic car I had a W123 1982, 230 E Coupe same Color yes in Europe Germany everybody knows the Mercedes W123 is the best Mercedes ever buildt ☝️

Enjoy your holidays ☀️🌊🌊

[csfan]

Fell in love with this car the first time I saw one. Stephanie Powers looked great in it on the Hart To Hart tv show. I was in high school during that time and while the other guys wanted a Trans Am or Camaro, I wanted one of these. Still intend to own one someday!

[benartee]

I grew up in these. My grandma had one after the other, she regularly had accidents, and the sound of the 4 cylinder diesel in the 240d rings in my head when I just see a picture of one.
My wife doesn’t like how I drive so we go everywhere in two cars 😳 but she said she likes the C123 when she saw one recently so now I’m hoping to stumble across a diesel coupe with abs and drivers airbag eventually.
Looove the 123.

[robertmiller]

Bill I own a 2016 e350 sport wagon and I cannot believe that going back to 2004 that the rear area and 3rd row seat
Identical to 2016
I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED ONE OF THESE and I'm just loving it
Thank you for all the details you share in your videos.

[brettjohnson]

As a teenager, my first crush had one of these. It was incredibly slow but he only filled it up twice a month. It never broke down and it always started on his first try. it also topped out at 135 mph, way over my four cylinder mustang's top speed!

[Sanpedranoazul]

Good Lord, this is the perfect car for roadtrips, just lovely 😍😍😍🎉

[Schumanized]

I salute you sir!! We had an orange one when i was a kid and it was a blast!!! I felt sad when my dad sold it😓. Awsome wagon!! Oh....i miss that old mercedes smell😍

[MOUSEBOWEN]

So good looking. My 2003 Toyota Tundra 3.4 has 447k miles and I just drove 1400 miles back and forward to Oregon zero issues at all. The most reliable truck ever. Original almost everything I replaced the alternator and fuel pump that’s all