I think unless it runs and drives like a new car $1000 is a bit too much to pay. I bought a really nice running 76 300D for $600 and used the motor and tranny in my 74 240d that the lovely #3 daughter filled with gasoline and drove a hundred miles in. Course that was fifteen years ago I suppose if that matters.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.