1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D 5-Speed

1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D

VERY RARE FACTORY 5-SPEED (BY GETRAG)
5-SPEED NOT AVAILABLE IN USA
WILL DO 85 MPH ALL DAY W/O ISSUE
IMPORTED FRENCH EXAMPLE
MORE POWER + LIGHTER THAN US MODEL
NO PROBLEM KEEPING UP W/MODERN TRAFFIC
CLEAN TITLE + CURRENT TAG

*** 44K ORIGINAL MILES ***

ORIGINAL PAINT
NO ACCIDENTS
FULLY CERAMIC COATED (+ RIMS)
POSSIBLY LAST FINE EXAMPLE OF FIVE SPEED W123 IN EXISTENCE

MECHANICALLY PERFECT: 9.9 OF 10
COSMETICALLY STUNNING: 8.7 OF 10
*only reason cosmetic isn't higher is cloth seats have slight sun fade (no stains)
+ headliner very small touch of droop (no stains) New MB-Tex kit included in sale

RECENT MAJOR (ENGINE/TRANS OUT) WORK PERFORMED
BY OLD SCHOOL MERCEDES DIESEL SPECIALIST IN
SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA (PHOTO DOCUMENTED)

GREAT PRESENTATION W/ORIGINAL FRENCH MANUALS
EVERYTHING HAS BEEN DONE AND DOCUMENTED
NO CHINESE OR KNOCK-OFF PARTS
NEW MBZ, NOS, GERMAN MADE PARTS ONLY
HIGHLY ORIGINAL RIGHT DOWN TO THE FIRST-AID KIT

*** NONE FINER ***

THIS IS THE ONE TO BUY IF YOU ACTUALLY WANT TO
DRIVE IT AND NOT JUST STARE AT IT
RUNS AND DRIVES LIKE NEW- 100% SORTED
EVERYTHING WORKS INCLUDING NEW PNEUMATIC LIGHTS
UNDERCARRIAGE IS ORIGINAL-NO DRY ICE

HIGH PERFORMANCE MONARCH FUEL INJECTORS, TIMEVALVE SS EXHAUST SYSTEM, ETC.
FULLY TUNED-UP FROM HEAD TO TOE! CAR SCOOTS AND IS A BLAST TO DRIVE.

5-SPEED MANUAL W123 MERCEDES IS CONSIDERED THE
HOLY GRAIL AND COVETED BY COLLECTORS AND ENTHUSIASTS
AROUND THE GLOBE

MANY XTRAS INCLUDED IN SALE
INCLUDING NEW $2,400 GAHH PALOMINO MB-TEX INTERIOR KIT

PLEASE COME AND SEE THIS RARE 42 YEARS YOUNG CREAMPUFF. SHE DRIVES AS-NEW AND LOOKS BETTER THAN THREE YEAR OLD CARS. PARTS SOURCED FROM GERMANY, ENGLAND, TURKEY, FRANCE, RUSSIA, ETC. AND HAD TWO CREDIT CARDS STOLEN IN THE PROCESS. THE PICTURE W/ALL THE RECEIPTS ARE ACTUALLY TWO-SIDED PAGES. CAR WAS A FUN DISTRACTION AFTER A DEATH, HENCE THE OVER THE TOP OBSESSION AND ATTENTION. IF YOU WANT A W123, BUT DON'T WANT TO DO THE WORK, TIME, MONIES, BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS... THIS IS YOUR CAR.

List of the major work performed....
Cosmetic:
1.) New MBZ rear emblems (orig. in box).
2.) New brass enamel rare grille badge (orig. in box).
3.) New MBZ jack hole plugs.
4.) New MBZ filler cap.
5.) New european license holder.
6.) Genuine French license plate. w/correct Paris numeric designation (car came from small town outside Paris).
7.) USA headlights replaced with New correct pneumatic headlights w/Hella bulbs (plus fresh wiring).
8.) All aftermarket bulbs on car replaced with correct Hella bulbs
9.) Rear brake lights converted to four bulb activation for added safety.
10.) New Hella license plate light fixtures and bulbs.
11.) New (5) genuine MBZ Bundt rims/lug nuts (have orig. hubcaps).
12.) New tires in correct size (185/75/14) closest to OEM (175R14).
13.) Full Detail: paint correction, ceramic coated, interior steam cleaned and PPF applied to headlights.
14.) Front and Rear Valances- any minor dents removal by professional.
15.) New Beverly Hills Motoring car cover.
16.) New Alpine CD w/Bluetooth, Alpine Amp + four Audison speakers (in factory location).
17.) New rear deck carpet.
18.) New MBZ rear speaker covers.
19.) New first-aid kit cover (replica).
20.) New MBZ passenger side mirror and hardware (orig. cover plate saved).
21.) New MBZ glass- driver side mirror.
22.) New MBZ Shift Knob
23.) New MBZ Shift Boot
24.) New MBZ drivers side seat frame bottom + springs
25.) New MBZ chrome grille trim
26.) New MBZ hood insulation added
27.) Etc.

Mechanical:
1.) Driveshaft rebuilt (vibration damper, flex discs, carrier bearings, center support, etc.).
2.) New MBZ right rear control arm.
3.) Compression Test- (460, 460, 460, 450-Excellent!)
4.) Engine removed and disassembled.
5.) Power steering service.
6.) Differential service.
7.) Transmission service (fluids, bearing, bushings, linkage, etc.).
8.) New front and rear crank shaft seals.
9.) New motor mounts.
10.) New engine torque strut mount.
11.) New subframe mounts.
12.) Replaced all fluids.
13.) Valve adjustment.
14.) New timing chain.
15.) New Injectors, heat shield crush washers, returns hoses (Monarch injectors installed).
16.) Injection pump inspection (was OK).
17.) New belts (replaced all).
18.) Clutch serviced.
19.) New hoses (replaced as needed).
20.) Chassis lube.
21.) EGR removed.
22.) New alignment (factory spec).
23.) New Bosch battery + brass plate mounts.
24.) New Timevalve SS exhaust system.
25.) New Hella wiper assemblies.
26.) New shifter bushings, throw out and pilot bearing.
27.) New Mann air filter.
28.) New Bilstein shocks (OEM comfort spec.).
29.) New Bilstein steering damper.
30.) New rotors, pads, sensors, lines, etc.
31.) New fuel tank restoration
32.) New fuel lines, sender, gaskets, etc.
33.) New front upper control arms.
34.) New front lower ball joints.
35.) New valve cover gasket.
36.) New water pump.
37.) New thermostat.
38.) Injection pump adjusted.
39.) New sway bar links.
40.) New rear control arm bushings.
41.) Etc.