This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D first shows history in California and has remained in California since new. Finished in Classic White (737) over a Palomino MB-Tex (154) interior, power comes from a 2.4-liter diesel four cylinder paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Features include a painted sunroof, cruise control, air-conditioning, manual windows, and a power antenna. Service and maintenance records since new accompany the car showing regular service with recent updates including new sway bar links, new upper control arm bushings, new front brake rotors and pads, a new fuel tank and filter, new thermostat, a fresh AC service, a transmission service, a rebuilt power antenna, new wiper blades, new hood pad, and more. This W123 shows 103k miles and is offered with factory literature, a factory VMI, comprehensive records since new, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title.
The car is finished in Classic White (737) and features chrome-accented North American-spec bumpers and trim, glass headlamps, a sliding sunroof, and chrome side mirrors. The trim, bumpers, and door handles are reportedly original to the car and the power antenna and sunroof are noted as functional. Detailed photos of the exterior along with paint meter readings are viewable in the gallery.
Factory 14″ steel wheels with Classic White hubcaps are equipped and wear Bridgestone tires measuring 195/70 on all four corners. New front brake pads and rotors were recently installed.
The cabin features seats upholstered in Palomino MB-Tex (154) with matching door panels, carpets, and dash. The matching carpets show nicely and Calico Cocomats have been added to the footwells. Zebrano Wood trim adorns the dashboard and center console with no cracks visible. Equipment includes functioning climate control with air conditioning, cruise control, manual windows, power door locks, and an original Becker head unit. Detailed photos of the sedan are available in the gallery.
Instrumentation includes a 100-mph speedometer and an analog clock. Additional auxiliary gauges include coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level which all function properly. The six-digit odometer shows 103k miles.
The 2.4-liter OM616 diesel inline-four was factory rated at 71 horsepower and 101 lb-ft of torque and is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission. Service and maintenance records since new accompany the car showing regular service with recent updates including new sway bar links, new upper control arm bushings, new front brake rotors and pads, a new fuel tank and filter, new thermostat, a fresh AC service, a transmission service, a rebuilt power antenna, new wiper blades, a new hood pad, and more. Additional underbody photos are viewable in the gallery below.
The Carfax report lists no accidents or damage along with linear mileage updates since 1999. This W123 shows 103k miles and is offered with factory literature, a factory VMI, comprehensive records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title.
A thorough driving video of the car is viewable below.
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Thanks to all for the great comments and bidding. And congratulations to @DesertRat for a hard fought win. This is a sweet little car.
Well done! Congrats @desertrat on a solid win!
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it only takes 2 to tango...good show!
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Those floormats really make that interior! Need some Coco mats for myself now. Manual W123 with no rust is a rare find, GLWA!
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I was just contacted regarding whether or not the cruise control functions. It works nicely...
A driving video of the car has been added to the listing.
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This has to be one of the cleanest W123s left! Gives a whole new meaning to the term "clean diesel" ;)
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What a nice simple color combo and setup for a 240D. Super clean!
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