I think people often mistake the build date, stamped on the plate inside the driver's door jamb, to mean model year. However, a 1987 model year car is usually built between 07/1986 and 06/1987. If the engine is from a car stamped, say, 10/1986 the seller may incorrectly assume it's a 1986 car.
Note that for the 124.133 specifically, there were a bunch built prior to July 1986 that were still 1987 model year in the USA... they were supposed to come over as 1986 models, but EPA or DOT regs delayed the launch and instead they showed up as "early" 1987 models. My 1987 300D was built 05/02/1986 and the original owner took delivery in September 1986. I've still got the window sticker and every record back to day 1. :-) +dm > ------------------------------ > Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 00:31:14 -0600 > From: Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 603 engine > > > Its also an SDL or an 87 W124 (unless sold outside the US). > > Peter
