This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 SD was one of the most interesting cars of its time. After all, the S-Class was arguably the ultimate symbol of wealth and supremacy in the power-hungry 1980s. However, a turbodiesel like this also shows that you were not a person of excess. It represented the refined taste of comfortable stability, and that feeling has only matured with a vintage example that is a well-preserved example of vintage luxury. Few cars have a more commanding road presence than an S-Class Mercedes. They have the large size and sturdy lines where it just feels like traffic is parting just to clear the way for you. The factory-correct Ascot Gray paint was given a later respray to make sure the precision-formed German sheet metal continues to look good. We like its harmonizing color coordination with the gray lower section to give this the look of a thoughtful driver. The level of brightwork is refined where it adds emphasis in the right places, like the 15-inch wheel, clean bumpers, and imposing yet iconic grille. The overall impression is an upper-class sedan that has