so as most of you know i just got my first W124

&& my First mercedes (79 240D 4 speed) has been collecting dust since early May of 2007

I'm really attached to this car... but rust is overtaking it daily esp while it was my daily driver.

its a great potential donor car... engine, 4 speed tranny, rear end, interior, manual windows, brake system has been TOTALLY replaced, even down to tail lights & such...

I've stumbled on a craigslist find (82 or 83) 240D Auto. black w/ tan int power windows, manual non leaking sunroof... good tranny, bad engine. supposedly minimal rust. even the headlight doors & bumpers look great from pics...

body has 270k or so on it...

its on CL about 5 minutes from my house for $350 (i'm gonna guess OBO)

is it worth buying it and paying say $400 to have my indy swap it & keep the 4 speed for a rainy day or just sell it... && part/scrap the rest of the car?!

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Matthew McIvor

2016 E350 4Matic Black/Black
2007 GL450 4Matic with Off-Road Pkg Silver/Black
1995 E300 Diesel White/Gray
1994 S600 Euro Black/ Black Velour
1986 560SL Blue/Blue/Gray
1986 190E Blue/Blue 93k