Vehicle Description
1975 Mercedes Benz 240D
Three-box design is a broad automotive styling term describing a
coup�, sedan, notchback or hatchback where, when viewed in profile,
principal volumes are articulated into three separate compartments
or boxes: engine, passenger and cargo. Designed by Paul Bracq, a
Frenchman and noted automotive designer, this classic design would
be the standard at Mercedes-Benz for the 60's and 70's.
A very nice 240D example, extremely clean, and well kept, by a
fastidious owner, who had the engine replaced due to a rock hitting
the original oil pan and ruining the original engine. Replaced by
Mercedes-Benz themselves, with a factory 240D engine, this car, in
the condition it is in, will do another 200 to 300 thousand
miles.
Exterior
Caledonia Green in excellent condition covers all metal surfaces of
this car. Badging, chrome and brite work is in a very nice state. A
manually operated sunroof is present. A beautiful grille, clear
headlights, and a darker pinstripe all in excellent condition.
Matching exterior colored Mercedes tri-pointed-star emblem hubcaps
are seen all around.
Interior
Beautiful camel MB tex covers all the seats and door panels. A
Pumpkin color carpet in excellent shape lines the floor. The
pristine padded simple designed dash houses the original gauges,
and glow plug starting pull out knob. An aftermarket Kenwood
AM/FM/CD/USB sound system has been installed and resides in the
console/dash area. Air conditioning, and automatic shifter are
there as well. All black, no cracks, very clean as is the remainder
of the car.
Drivetrain
A virtually new Mercedes 2.4 Liter 4-cylinder diesel with a 4-speed
automatic transmission, takes a bit to get to speed, but when at
pace cruises at 80+ MPH all day without even breaking a sweat.
Undercarriage
All but showroom new, no rust, dirt or even any wear is seen
anywhere on this car.
Circa the 21st century, Mercedes-Benz models are known for
sumptuously appointed cabins, sleek, dramatic styling and a
laundry-list of high-tech luxury and convenience gadgets. In
comparison, the 1975 240D was quite spartan. This 240D's version of
luxury was quality construction and smooth operation, not
necessarily an occupant-pampering interior. What many folks
remember most about the 240D's interior, though, was the solid
"clunk" made by the doors each time they were shut. The Mercedes
has a heavy, tank-like feel that inspires confidence. And even
today that "clunk" resonates perfectly.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 300 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
