Mercedes 240D The Ultimate Status Symbol for the Elite

Follow the journey of a 1977 Mercedes 240D, purchased from its original owner after 44 years. Explore the adventures, challenges, ... This Light Ivory Mercedes is an outstanding all original survivor. The interior looks like it has never even been driven and still has that distinctive “new ... Excellent space usage, solid build quality, comfortable (but controlled) ride and basic, well-designed systems would make the car a natural for long term use. These cars were built to last forever, and they were priced accordingly. The list price for a 1978 240 D with manual transmission was $11,516, ... I spent a lot of time behind the wheel of a Mercedes 240D. Vinyl seats, manual sunroof (no sunroof on one of them), manual seats, crank up ... Good for 67 hp, the 240D wasn't quick, but it was reliable and economical, even though it was quickly upstaged by the arrival of the turbocharged 3.0-liter ... Rust is the only thing which kills these cars. It can hide under the thick factory undercoating, especially around the jack points. The ... I just bought this incredible 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D with only 16635 original miles and it's absolutely magnificent! Be the winning bidder ... One of the most reliable and legendary sedans in automotive history, discarded examples of the diesel W123 still show up regularly in American junkyards. Last year we made a video about how feasible it is to live with a Mercedes W123 in the 21st century - one year on we're here to let you know ...