

This 1982 Mercedes-Benz 240TD was imported from Spain in 2024 and registered in Charleston, South Carolina with the current owner. Import documents are included in the gallery and the sale. Finished in English Red (504) over Palomino MB-Tex (154), power comes from a 2.4L OM616 four-cylinder diesel paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Standard features include power steering, a manual sunroof, central locking, and a folding 3rd row bench seat. The service history of the wagon prior to import doesn’t show much documentation and what is included is in Spanish. Under the current owner’s care some records are included. The documented services include new shocks, new control arms, new brake lines, new calipers, new door seals, new glow plugs, both fuel filters, an oil service, and a valve adjustment. The glow plugs, fuel filters, and valve adjustment were addressed within the last year. This 1982 240TD shows 265k km (164k miles) and is offered by the current owner and seller with importation documents, spare interior trim pieces, recent service documents, and a clean SC title.
The car is finished in English Red (504) and features chrome-accented North European-spec bumpers and trim, European-market headlamps, a manually-operated sunroof, and a manually adjustable passenger-side mirror. The trim, brightwork, and glass are reportedly in great condition. The wagon received a repaint in its original color in Spain and believed to be its only repaint from new. A small imperfection in the paint just behind the driver side rear wheel is noted and highlighted in the gallery.
The original 14″ Bundt wheels feature paint-matched hub caps. The wheels show well and are wrapped in Lanvigator tires measuring 195/70 on all four corners. The factory spare is located in the trunk floor with the original tire and tool kit.
The cabin features seats upholstered in Palomino MB-Tex (154) with matching Palomino door panels and carpets. The dashboard and center console are trimmed in black along with the steering wheel and shift knob. Black vinyl trim takes the place of veneer throughout the cabin and displays nicely. Equipment includes a heater with defrost and dual-zone controls, a rear heated window, a manual sunroof, and the folding 3rd row seat. An aftermarket Continental head unit is installed and features bluetooth connectivity. The seats remain in excellent original condition along with the dash which remain clean and free of cracks or fading.
Original VDO instrumentation includes a 180-km/h speedometer, an analog clock, and additional auxiliary gauges include coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level which all function properly. The six-digit odometer shows 265k km (164k miles).
The 2.4-liter OM616 diesel inline-four produced 67 horsepower and 97 lb-ft of torque when new and is paired to an automatic four-speed transmission. The service history of the wagon prior to import doesn’t show much documentation and what is included is in Spanish. Under the current owner’s care some records are included. The documented services include new shocks, new control arms, new brake lines, new calipers, new door seals, new glow plugs, both fuel filters, an oil service, and a valve adjustment. The glow plugs, fuel filters, and valve adjustment were addressed within the last year.
The Carfax report shows the first entry in 2024 along with Florida and South Carolina registrations. This 1982 240TD shows 265k km (164k miles) and is offered by the current owner and seller with importation documents, recent service documents, and a clean SC title.
The S123 wagon continues to be one of the strongest corners of the W123 market, and this 1982 240TD makes an especially charming case for the appeal. Finished in English Red over Palomino, it has the warm, period-correct look that these cars wear so well. This example’s European history adds to the character. Imported from Spain in 2024, and now residing in Charleston, it carries the kind of transatlantic story that feels entirely appropriate for a W123 estate. These were cars built to be used, traveled in, and kept in service for decades, and that lived-in durability is a major part of why enthusiasts continue to gravitate toward them. The appeal here is not about flash or outright performance. It is about color, utility, simplicity, and the enduring honesty of the W123 platform. For buyers looking for a classic Mercedes wagon with great colors and a more interesting origin story than the average U.S.-market example, this English Red 240TD has the right kind of charm.
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