Gas wagons were brought in by individuals, not imported by MBUSA. I had a chance to buy one for $1200 several years ago, but it was rusty and didn't run and looked pretty rough, so I declined.
Maybe if it had had a stick transmission and actually ran, I would have considered it.

It was brought into the US by a returning GI, and had Euro headlights.

You might have to find some parts abroad, but I think the motor was installed in some sedans that were imported by MBUSA.

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Semibodacious Transmogrifications a Specialty

1990 300D 2.5 Turbo sedan 171K (Rudolf)
1985 300D Turbo TD Wagon 219K (Remuda)

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