I have a 1976 240D that is nearly impossible to start. I am almost positive it is due to the fact that the engine has low compression. I have posted it for parts here and elsewhere but have gotten no interest. Are there any desirable or hard-to-find parts that I should remove before taking it to the shredder? I was thinking about offering some of the parts on ebay but I don't know which parts, if any, people would snap up and which parts would just go unsold. Any suggestions?

The car is burgundy with red interior and auto trans. Has 143,000 on it. Thanks.