1980 Mercedes-Benz 300D

• White paint looks clean, glossy and straight from all sides, no panel damage visible on what is shown.
• The door jambs and hinge pillars are dark brown under the white exterior, which points to a color change, so budget for the fact that the white is not the factory finish.
• Chrome grille and bumpers look bright and straight, no chrome bill visible.
• Tan seats look supple and clean with no tears or heavy wear, no need to reupholster.
• Dash top looks smooth and uncracked and the wood band looks glossy and intact, no dash or wood work needed.
• Console and switch areas are dusty with debris in the storage tray, budget a proper interior detail.
• Engine bay is complete in the wide shot but not shown close up, so I can't judge leaks or bay rust in detail from these photos.
• Hood insulation pad is dark and stained, budget a replacement pad if you want the bay tidy.
• Bundt wheels look a little dirty but straight, and tires show usable tread, no immediate tire spend visible.
• Underside is not shown in the sampled photos, so I can't judge rust or leaks underneath.

Money: At $19,000 for a 300D the tidy cabin helps, but the brown jambs show a repaint to white, so the price should reflect a color-changed car, not an original-paint one.