Shipping & Logistics: For UK-based buyers, the vendor has secured competitive, fixed-rate shipping via VA Auto Traders: £1,295 for cars and £595 for motorcycles. This offer applies to all vehicles sold by this vendor during the current ‘Blaauwbank Collection’ auctions.

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Highlights

Rare 'OM603' naturally aspirated inline-six diesel with five-speed manual gearbox
Low number of former registered keepers reported
Comprehensively specified from the factory, including the seven-seater configuration
Recently serviced and fully tuned
MB 'Gullideckel' alloy wheels

The Appeal

This 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300TD forms part of the carefully curated Blaauwbank Collection, which includes an eclectic mix of multi-generational cars, stored in purpose-built, climate-controlled dry-storage hangars in the arid climate of Central South Africa.

The Mercedes-Benz W124 estate needs little introduction, but finding an S124 300TD with the naturally aspirated 'OM603' inline-six mated to a five-speed manual gearbox is a genuinely rare prospect. This is the combination that enthusiasts seek out, mechanically robust, engaging to drive, and unburdened by the complexity of a turbocharger or automatic transmission. It is a configuration that was uncommon when new and has only become scarcer with time.

This example was originally sold new to Zimbabwe and shows 111,069 km on the odometer, believed by the vendor to be correct. The factory options list includes full-grain Nappa leather, dual-zone climate control, a sunroof, electric windows all-round, Tempomat cruise control, and the full seven-seater layout with rear jump seats. Audio duties are handled by the period-correct Becker Mexico radio, paired with a Becker Silverstone CD shuttle.

Recent mechanical attention has included a service to the diesel system alongside a comprehensive tune and major service. The vendor informs us that it drives like a dream.

Key Information

Mileage: 111,069 km (indicated, unwarranted, believed correct by the vendor)
Country of origin: South Africa, sold new to Zimbabwe
Technical inspection status: offered without inspection
Technical specs: 'OM603' 3.0-litre naturally aspirated inline six-cylinder diesel, five-speed manual transmission
Paperwork: offered with minimal paperwork

The Detail

Recent service to the diesel system
Full tune and major service recently completed
Dual-zone climate control
Electric sunroof
Electric windows all-round
Full-grain Nappa leather interior
Becker Mexico radio with Becker Silverstone CD shuttle
Tempomat cruise control
Full seven-seater configuration with rear jump seats
Rear cargo net and parcel cover
Central locking
Tow hitch fitted
MB 'Gullideckel' alloy wheels with Firestone 15-inch tyres
The vendor states the tyres are in very good condition

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