This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D has remained well-preserved in completely original condition. The car was reportedly single-family owned from 1983-2023. The car was subsequently owned by two additional Mercedes enthusiasts since who completed a full service on the car. Finished in Light Ivory (623) over a Palomino MB-Tex (154) interior, power comes from a 2.4L four-cylinder diesel paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Standard features include power steering, air conditioning, heated rear glass, fog lamps, cruise control, and an automatic antenna. Recent service includes an oil and filter change with more extensive servicing in 2023 and 2024. This 1983 240D shows 140k miles and is offered with factory literature, the original tool roll, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Virginia title.
The car is finished in Light Ivory (623) and features chrome-accented North American-spec bumpers and trim, factory yellow fog lamps, a power-operated sunroof, a power antenna, and an electrically adjustable passenger-side mirror. The trim, brightwork, and glass are reportedly original to the car and show in great condition. No rust is reported on the chassis or body and paint meter readings are provided in the gallery showing original paint with consistent readings all around.
The original 14″ steel wheels feature chrome and paint-matched hub caps. The wheels are wrapped in white-wall GT Radial Champiro 75 tires measuring 175R14 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. Zebrano wood trim adorns the dashboard and center console showing a cracks along the top section and some fading. Equipment includes climate control with factory air conditioning, cruise control, electric windows, central door locks, and an aftermarket head unit. 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 100-mph 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 140,592 original 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. A fresh oil & filter change was performed approximately 200 miles ago. Extensive service in 2023 and 2024 included new motor mounts, fuel pump, outer tied rods, an alignment, new AC compressor, AC dryer, new seals, and a vacuum adjustment. Underbody photos have been provided in the gallery below.
The Carfax report shows first entry in 1989 in Georgia where it remained until 2023 before spending a brief time in Michigan and now Virginia. This 1983 240D remains highly original and is offered with factory literature, the original tool roll, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Virginia title.
A walk around, cold start, and driving video have been provided below.
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9 Comments
$2,750 bid placed by @Pictureperfect
$2,500 bid placed by @OMdriver
@MBMeezer Hey, I'm happy to have you come and see the car in person,. I'll shoot you a text to see when you're available.
@MBMeezer I tried to have pull the liners up but they are very snug. You can see the photos added to the gallery that I was able to get. Feel free to come look at it. I've got it currently garaged at @blakleyleonard 's house as he took the photos for the listing. Thanks
Additional photos have been added to the gallery.
@tennisravi Can you remove the rear plastic trunk liner (easy to do) and post some pictures? I am local so I would like to look at. Thanks.
@MBMeezer I didn't find any rust underneath the car or on the lower quarter panels where you would typically see rust. I have not removed the antenna or removed any liners. Pictures try to show as clearly as possible these areas. There are no maintenance records that came with the car. A valve adjustment was done in 2023 with most of the other major services mentioned in the description according to the gentlemen I purchased the car from. He knew the original owning family and I was told it had been well-loved and serviced properly its whole life. Based on the condition of the car and the way it drives, I would fully support that claim. My mechanical also inspected the car before I listed it and fluids appeared to all be good currently. Thanks for your interest
Can you post maintenance records? Have fluid changes been done regularly such as AT and coolant beyond just oil? What about valve adjustments?
What does "There's no rust to speak of" mean? Has the trunk fender liner been pulled out to see if any water has entered from the antenna as that is common as the grommet ages.
Beautiful example. Stay off interstates. 0-60 timed with an hour glass or a calendar. (about 25 seconds)
This is the cleanest example of a non-turbo 123 I have ever seen,