Carspotting (6): Mercedes-Benz 300D

Here we have a great example of an unmolested American 300D. In California, and particularly in the Bay Area, many of these classics have been converted to run on biodiesel.

The W123 was the most popular Mercedes ever. Tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of W123s are still used today as cabs in the Middle East and Africa.

The American version can be distinguished by its rounded lights (this newer model has yellow fog lamps), larger and uglier bumpers, and emissions control devices.

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