Lot 145
One-Owner 1981 Mercedes Benz 240D
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Cold start footage:
with a 71-hp 2.4L inline four cylinder diesel engine, and a four-speed manual transmission, this was one of Mercedes Benz most popular platforms, with 2.7 million built from 1976-85. Although performance suffers, it manages 28 mpg in mixed traffic.
Exterior in Pastel Beige, only available in 1980-81, and not available in the US. Interior in Sienna MB-tex vinyl. The car was ordered with cruise control, air conditioning, passenger side mirror, Becker AM/FM radio with cassette, auto antenna, and rear defrost per the included factory Data Card. It was ordered without a sunroof.
Stored in covered conditions has made this a very fine example. The carpets and seats do not show the normal wear for a car of this mileage. The Coco mats give a period look.
For this lot, payment accepted only by wire transfer. 15% Buyer's Premium for in-house, telephone & absentee bidding. 20% buyer's premium for live internet bidding. No sales tax.
Private Owner, Conneticut/Chapel Hill, NC
NC title; one-owner car from new; all service records and factory service manuals; interior is 9/10; paint has been corrected, but has nice appearance without blemishes; factory hubcaps still retain color matched paint, rear deck has been covered, and shows no sign of sun damage, likewise for dashboard.
Right side has been repainted due to a scrape along the side:
$5,000 - 10,000
