Abandoned 300SD in Tysons Corner

"Jagvar" (Jagvar) 05/28/2014 at 09:49 • Filed to: None

0

7

Another car discovered on my nightly run. This Mercedes 300SD (probably a '92 or a '93) is parked behind an insurance office, and obviously has front-end damage. Also, the clearcoat is peeling so badly that the roof looks almost furry . The inspection sticker expired in June '12, and the registration sticker expired in Aug '13, so I think it's been sitting for awhile. Tires still have some air in them, though.

I feel like with some front-end bits pulled from a pick-your-part yard, this old diesel Merc could come back to life. What do you think?

Now I'm getting ideas about respraying it Spruce Green Metallic and swapping out those rims for brushed AMG monoblocks. Unfortunately, I don't know a thing about car repair, and an S-Class is so not the place to start. :)

McMike > Jagvar 05/28/2014 at 09:57

0

I'll be right over. I believe those are 5x112.

505Turbeaux > Jagvar 05/28/2014 at 09:59

1

sweet, that is a great motor. Much better than the diesel in the S350. WANT

Jagvar > McMike 05/28/2014 at 09:59

0

So are these! Do it!

Jagvar > 505Turbeaux 05/28/2014 at 10:01

0

Come to Virginia and leave a note on the windshield!

505Turbeaux > McMike 05/28/2014 at 10:07

0

they are, just have to clearance the centers to go over the vanny hub,. Those look pretty beat though.

505Turbeaux > Jagvar 05/28/2014 at 10:08

0

if it was really abandoned I would have it towed up no problem. Though Mercedes and getting a key cut through them is a PITA

heliochrome85 > Jagvar 05/28/2014 at 12:02

0

this makes me so sad. i love these cars as much as they day is long. Seeing this gentle giant sleeping, and not terrorizing people on the road, is unfortunate