1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 D 2.5 Turbo

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Production for the successor to the tremendously successful “W123” platform began in November 1984 and would surpass 2.5 million units over 13 years of production. Collectively referred to as the W124 – officially designated the E-Class in 1993 – the new range of mid-sized executive vehicles spanned sedans, estates, coupes, and cabriolets featuring aerodynamic styling penned by Bruno Sacco. In keeping with Mercedes-Benz's sterling reputation for reliability, the W124 was offered with a variety of robust powerplants including inline-four, inline-six, and V8 gasoline engines, as well as straight-four, five, and six diesels in world markets. The diesel-powered 300 D was first available to American customers in 1986 and ‘87, returning in late-1990 now powered by the “OM602” inline-five-cylinder diesel in naturally aspirated or turbocharged form. Considered to be one of the most reliable engines ever built with some examples exceeding 1,000,000 miles, this 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 D 2.5 Turbo is ready for many more miles of driving enjoyment.   

Robert A. Jones, a successful businessman and second-generation leader of the still going concern, Jones Brothers Contracting of Mount Juliet, Tennessee, had an innate understanding of the many heavy duty machines that were a part of the family business.  Early on, Mr. Jones turned that knowledge into a passion for road cars and acquired his first collector car in 1969, at the age of 35 — the famous Ford Model T.  That single and simple pre-war car sparked a passion that never tempered for Mr. Jones and eventually, influenced by the more common Jones family marque of choice, his passions would burn even brighter for early Chevrolets.  As his collection grew and changed over the years, his interests were focused on displaying the cars at regional shows and concours, as well as still driving many of his road-worthy classics.  Hagerty Marketplace is proud to offer The Jones Collection, entirely without reserve, comprising some long-treasured vehicles from his personal collection. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Jones Collection 

• Single-owner example purchased new by The Jones Collection 

• Finished in Black over Gray MB-Tex upholstery 

• 2.5-liter “OM602” turbodiesel inline-five rated at 121 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque 

• Four-speed automatic transmission 

• 15-inch Gullideckel alloy wheels 

• Showing 155,544 miles at the time of listing 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

This car is equipped with, but not limited to, the following options: 

• 221 - Left Front Seat, Electrically Adjustable 

• 222 - Right Front Seat, Electrically Adjustable 

• 240 - Outside Temperature Indicator 

• 280 - Leather Steering Wheel and Leather Gear Shift Knob 

• 291 - Airbag For Front Passenger 

• 300 - Storage Box in Front Tray 

• 340 - Additional 3rd Stop Lamp 

• 412 - Electric Sliding Roof with Tilting Device 

• 430 - Headrest In the Rear, Left and Right 

• 440 - Tempomat (Cruise Control) 

• 461 - Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend 

• 543 - Sun Visor With Vanity Mirror, Illuminated, Left and Right 

• 551 - Anti-theft/anti-break-in Warning System 

• 588 - Automatic Climate Control and Electric Window Lifters (Front and Rear Doors) 

• 593 - Heat-insulating Glass, All-around, Heated Rear Window Pane (Single-sheet Safety Glass), Band Filter 

• 611 - Courtesy Lamps for Front and Rear Doors, With V124 Also for Central Doors 

• 673 - High-capacity Battery 

• 757 - Becker Radio Grand Prix 2000 - USA 

• 814 - Active Bass Loudspeaker System 

Known Imperfections 

• Please note that all of the lots in The Jones Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation, in a climate-controlled facility.  The Hagerty Marketplace Team endeavored to bring most back to running potential, however, as a result of their extended static display, all lots will benefit from additional mechanical attention before being driven to address any imperfections associated with long-term storage or individual preferences. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

• Dents in the driver’s and passenger’s-side rear quarter panels 

• Paint chip above the left-rear wheel arch 

• Scratches and scuffs on the rear bumper 

• Crazing/cracking present in the headlight lenses 

• Front bumper lower lip is cracked 

Included 

• Extensive kit of owner's manuals and original books 

• Emergency First-Aid kit in rear hat shelf 

• New front lower valence tow-hook cover 

Ownership History

This 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 D 2.5 Turbo was purchased new by The Jones Collection, with the accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report showing registration history in Tennessee from new.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: William Cooper Phone: 469.463.4542 email: wcooper@hagerty.com