1983 Mercedes Benz 240 D
| Year: | 1983 |
| Make: | Mercedes |
| Model: | Bens 240 D |
| Price: | $9,900 |
Description:
Description:
The Mercedes Benz 240 D diesel is an icon in the classic luxury car
marketplace—a full size sedan offering a host of amenities packaged into
a sturdy, safe vehicle that was a true economy car before that concept
was popularized. Normally these cars only become available with high
mileage because their owners are reluctant to give up the safety,
reliability and economy these diesels are famous for providing. Our
1983—the last year that Mercedes exported the 240 D to the United
States—has traveled only 93,000 miles, and runs and looks like it only
recently left the showroom.
Finished in the highly desirable deep burgundy with a contrasting beige
interior, this car stand out from its peers as a true classic. The paint
is in very good condition, with a depth of shine that tells you it is a
quality finish. The chrome is excellent, shining brightly as if new. The
interior is clean, without any rips, tears or seam separations. The
headliner is very nice, including the area surrounding the sunroof. The
trunk is as clean as the car’s interior, a fitting area for transporting
your fine luggage, prized golf clubs, or vintage wines! All in all, the
cosmetics of this car are outstanding.
Mechanically, the car is equipped with Mercedes’ bullet-proof 4 cylinder
diesel engine that is reported to routinely deliver 35+ mpg, when mated
to the four speed transmission. The engine starts right up, even in cold
weather, and will run at highway speeds all day without a whimper. The
4-speed manual transmission—the transmission of choice in the 240 D—is
silky smooth, whether on up shifts or down shifts. Due to the torque of
the engine, it easily pulls away from stop lights without the need to
rev the engine, thereby making the driving of this car in traffic a
delight.
As one would expect from Mercedes, the car has all of the most desired
conveniences. The power sunroof operates perfectly and, unlike newer
cars, is positioned so the driver and front seat passenger are directly
under a large patch of sky, should they wish, without being buffeted by
the passing air. The car is air conditioned and the system has been
modernized to operate off of the more environmentally friendly coolant,
R 134. The four windows are all power and work properly. All of the
instruments, including the clock, work properly. The car has cruise
control and that is in need of service. The Kenwood AM/FM radio works
well, as does the power antenna. Of course, all of the lights and safety
equipment work properly, and the car has just passed Virginia’s safety
inspection.
The tires are like new and the steering is tight and true, resulting in
a comfortable, stable ride at highway speeds. One of the reasons these
cars are so desirable is that they are highly maneuverable, with a short
turning radius and a power steering system that is effortless while at
the same time providing good driver feedback. The brakes, 4 wheel discs,
bring the car quickly to a halt without fade or swerve.
This car comes with the original factory window sticker, with a Mercedes
owners manual, a service manual, and with a 1983 showroom color brochure
of that year’s models offered by Mercedes.
It is rare to find such a well-preserved example of this classic sedan,
but to find one with low mileage, great cosmetics, excellent mechanics
and no rust is almost impossible. This car has all the luxury and
quality that you expect from Mercedes, while slowly sipping diesel fuel
like a modern economy car. This 240 D truly is in a class by itself.
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