For Sale: 1982 Mercedes-Benz 240D in Cleveland, Ohio

Super clean example of the legendary 240D. Indestructible Mercedes diesel engine with automatic transmission. Beautiful repaint and restored interior. Ice cold A/C. A lovely car with legendary Mercedes-Benz quality that will outlast us all.This might just be the most reliable vehicle ever created by man. The Mercedes-Benz 240D. Simple, rugged, and built to an incredibly high standard, they routinely go to half a million miles with only basic maintenance. This attractive 1982 Mercedes-Benz 240D sedan has been treated to restoration work that's all out of proportion to its modest price, including a quality respray that gives it a look that belies 40+ years of life. The look is instantly recognizable, because this is how Mercedes-Benz vehicles looked for years. This is a car from when engineers controlled the company, not marketers, and the result is a car whose doors close like the proverbial bank vaults, which rides over pavement like it was carved from a single ingot of steel, and where everything still fits properly and feels crisp and solid. The white paint is unassuming, which is appropriate, but it ahs a nice shine and the bodywork underneath is super straight?no patching or bondo was needed and you can see just how clean this car is with a single glance underneath. The chrome is still shiny, and all the lenses are crisp and bright. Obviously someone spent quite a bit of cash to bring it up to this level, and now it's time for you to benefit from that investment.Likewise, the tan MB-Tex interior was freshened and provides the perfect complement to the white bodywork. It looks like the door panels, seat covers, and carpets were all recently replaced and with fresh weather seals, it closes up like a Mercedes should. That giant black steering wheel framing a trio of simple, easy-to-read gauges is a Mercedes-Benz trademark that goes back to the '60s, and makes the 240D feel substantial when you're behind the wheel. Of note, everything seems to work, including the A/C which blows nice and cold?a real rarity. The switchgear still feels crisp and the transmission shifter has that unique gate that makes it easy to choose a gear simply by feel. Nice wood appliques on the dash warm up the Teutonic surroundings and give the 240D an appropriately upscale feel. There's also a set of fresh coco mats on the floor and a back seat big enough for real-sized adults. And that originally Becker Europa stereo is just plain cool with those funky knobs. Overhead there's a fresh headliner and the spacious trunk is properly finished with reproduction bulkheads and the original spare and jack assembly underneath. The 2.4 liter inline-4 diesel engine isn't going to win any drag races, but like the legend of the tortoise and the hare, it will always get you there. Bulletproof reliable, easy to service, and miserly with the fuel it's a tribute to what good engineering can accomplish. You'll note the engine bay is extremely clean, and that comes from a combination of proper service work over the years and living in a warm, dry climate all its life. You'll find newer belts and hoses with correct clamps, modern R134a refrigerant in the A/C system, and a lot of authenticity with the finishes on the various fittings and lines. It starts easily with that characteristic diesel clatter and ticks over at idle with a pleasant hum. It pulls the sedan around without seeming to work very hard (it makes good torque) and the 3-speed automatic transmission always seems to find the right gear at the right moment. Suspension, steering, and brakes feel tight and responsive thanks to a lot of new components and it has a pleasingly controlled ride that is pure Mercedes-Benz quality. Also be sure to note just how clean it is underneath?despite these cars' reputation for rusting, this one has zero signs of tin worm. Nice! It also looks right sitting on 185/75/14 whitewall radials with color-matched Mercedes-Benz hubcaps.Extras include the original owner's manuals and tool roll.If you remember these cars or had one when they were new, you know that they are a special combination of quality, durability, and class. The driving experience is still special after all these years, and you can rest assured that you can enjoy this car with little more than basic maintenance, and then pass it down to your kids who can do the same. Like I said, it'll outlast us all. With great colors and that intangible Mercedes quality feel, this affordable 240D will make you feel like you just won the lottery. Call today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.