Vehicle Description
1979 Mercedes-Benz 240D Sedan First Series ?Long term Florida car
and was always garaged ?2.4L four-cylinder OHC diesel engine (code
OM616) with indirect fuel injection ?Four-speed automatic
transmission (code 722.1) ?Original Maple Yellow exterior (code
606) with Bamboo M-B Tex interior (code 104), Coco mats and correct
body-colored wheel covers ?Air-conditioning converted to R134,
Tempomat cruise control, power steering, power four-wheel disc
brakes and fully independent suspension ?Instrumentation includes a
VDO 100-mph speedometer and an analog clock, as well as a
combination gauge for monitoring fuel level, oil pressure, and
coolant temperature ?Clear vinyl portfolio and includes an owner?s
manual, dealer guide, and fuel station guidebook. ?Engineered like
no other car in the world.? That was the sales tagline for the
company when these cars were launched, and the entirety of the W123
model range comprised an unprecedented diversity of vehicles. In
fact, the diesel powerplants are key to the W123?s longevity. The
OM615, 616 (four cylinder), and 617 (five cylinder) mills were
engineered to an incredibly high standard for the era. And while
they couldn?t match the acceleration of the gas-powered cars, the
diesels have been known to top 1 million miles with little more
than routine maintenance. This particular 1979 Mercedes 240D that
we have offered for sale here at Motoexotica Classic Cars has lower
than average indicated miles and the quality overall condition
explains that this Mercedes sedan was very well cared for. The
interior is immaculate, the trunk area is exceptionally clean for
this model year and the undercarriage is very tidy as you can see
in the photos. The paint is overall original and still looks great
for the age and the trim pieces are nice as well. This first series
model, made in October 1978 in Stuttgart, West Germany, was owned
by an older woman in Florida before the previous owner acquired it
for his collection several years ago. Dressed in original Maple
Yellow, (code 606), the paint and trim are in overall very good
order but there are a few blemishes on the front, particularly at
the leading edge of the hood and the lower front valence. The
bodywork is straight and solid, the engine bay is very tidy, the
trunk is in excellent shape and the chrome US spec bumpers look
good. This Benz rolls on size 195/70R14 in front and back. The
tires are mounted on the correct steel wheels with body-matched
wheel covers. The tires and wheel covers are all in very good order
and this color compliments the combination perfectly. Under the
hood with the big attached grill is a 2.4L four-cylinder OHC diesel
engine (code OM616) with indirect fuel injection. In August 1978,
the pre-combustion chamber was updated for more swirl and more
efficient combustion. The new camshaft pushes the valves deeper, so
the air and exhaust gases have less resistance. Backing this motor
is a four-speed automatic transmission (code 722.1). Driver
convenience features include air-conditioning that?s converted to
R134 that functions but currently blows warm, Tempomat cruise
control, power steering, power four-wheel disc brakes and fully
independent suspension. Inside, the car?s Bamboo (code 104) M-B Tex
interior is in overall very good condition and hard to find the
diesel W123?s with interiors this nice. The front buckets and rear
bench seats constitute a place you will want to spend time, even if
it takes you a leisurely time to get there. The matching color
carpet is also in fantastic shape and protected by Coco mats while
the headliner looks fine and a big, four-spoke steering wheel faces
the driver. Within the instrument panel are a full range of VDO
gauges. The inner door panels and black upper dashboard with wood
trim all look fine, as does the center console with the gated
shifter. An Audiovox AM/FM stereo with cassette replaces the
factory Becker stereo. The Mercedes-Benz W123 is a range of
executive cars produced by German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz from
November 1975 to January 1986. The W123 models surpassed their
predecessor, the Mercedes-Benz W114 models, as the most successful
Mercedes, selling 2.7 million units before the production ended in
the autumn 1985 for saloon/sedan and January 1986 for coup? and
estate/station wagon. The W123 became a hit with the public due to
its modern look. Following the slow build-up during the first year
of production as to ensure the high and consistent quality, the
customers who placed their orders faced a lengthy waiting period of
nine to twelve months. A black market emerged for the customers who
were willing to pay more for immediate delivery. The slightly used
W123 commanded about 5,000 Deutsche Mark premium over its original
sale price. Like its predecessors, W123 gained the reputation of
being over-engineered, well-built, durable, and reliable. Many taxi
companies chose W123 for this reason, and they were common sight in
Germany. Reaching 310,686 miles (500,000 kilometers) or 621,371
miles (1 million kilometers) with minor mechanical issues was
common with W123 models used as taxicabs. Competition to this
Mercedes in 1979 included BMW?s 528i, Chrysler?s New Yorker
Brougham, Jaguar?s XJ6, Lincoln?s Continental and also included
diesel versions of the following General Motors sedans ? Buick?s
Century, Electra and LeSabre; Cadillac?s de Ville, Fleetwood
Brougham and especially, the Seville; and Oldsmobile?s 98, Delta 88
and Cutlass. These W123 saloons were commonplace around the United
States during the late 1970s and early 1980s, and this example
could have guest-starred on the ABC crime drama, ?Hart to Hart,?
with Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers. If you?re a Benz buff or if
you?re a diesel engine fan, you owe it to yourself to stop by
MotoeXotica Classic Cars to check out this 240D today! Included
with clear vinyl portfolio and includes an owner?s manual, dealer
guide, and fuel station guidebook. VIN: 12312312096069? This car is
currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current
mileage on the odometer shows 150,457 miles. It is sold as is,
where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND
DRIVE!!!? Note: Please see full terms and conditions listed below
that pertain to the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you.