Hi guys,

If I know anything about this forum, you guys have eyes for detail. I just finished a set of beauty shots for my car. I therefore cautiously submit it to you guys for scrutiny. What do you guys think?

Here's the link: My Manilla Beige 240D

Sincerely,

Packman

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83 240D - 4 speed manual - Manilla Beige
189K miles, Tachometer mod, cool wooden shift knob from PeachParts, CocoMats, Original factory paint, manual windows, manual sunroof. Starting to add AudioWrap to this car too!

Texture on the steering wheel. Nice. Mine is worn smooth after 341,000 miles.

Same color as my 300D. But your headlight doors are quite fresh looking, and your wheels are quite clean. Straight sheetmetal, interior looks very nice. What's up with the wood shift knob? Cadmium plating under the hood and exhaust black paint are largely missing, but I'm being very nit-picky here. Hood pad appears to be non-original. Overall: Damn, that thing looks good. Mine is much rougher, and likely to get worse. I haven't track-stripped it yet, but the possibility always remains.

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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar.

83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 400,xxx miles
08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 22,xxx miles
88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.

I had an 82 for 15 years and so I know how difficult it is to keep them clean, especially the engine bay. It looks great....in remarkably good condition. They just don't do paint like they did on those cars anymore. My 98 C280 is losing clear coat badly.

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1976 240D
1987 560SL
2007 E320 Bluetec
1998 C280 (now son’s car)
1982 240D Manual - Sold

Looks just like mine except nicer! Great looking car!

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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.

Hi Skippy. I added the wood shift knob, bought it from Pelican Parts! One of my favorite mods. True, Cadmium plating has worn off. Yes, hood pad is from a couple of years ago, and is not original.

Sincerely,

Packman

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83 240D - 4 speed manual - Manilla Beige
189K miles, Tachometer mod, cool wooden shift knob from PeachParts, CocoMats, Original factory paint, manual windows, manual sunroof. Starting to add AudioWrap to this car too!

Did you also notice the W123 tachometer/clock! My favorite mod. Thanks to Funola for the writeup on how to do that!

Packman.

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83 240D - 4 speed manual - Manilla Beige
189K miles, Tachometer mod, cool wooden shift knob from PeachParts, CocoMats, Original factory paint, manual windows, manual sunroof. Starting to add AudioWrap to this car too!

I did. I like it. Its on the list for my 77 but way down after paint.

Beautiful. Of course I'm partial to that color...

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Beautiful. Where did you source the Leather Shifter Boot?
I have one that looks close to yours, I got it off a 85 Saab 5-spd.

Yeah I noticed your Tach, jumped right out at me.
Been going to do that to mine.


Charlie


sent from my pos computer

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Nice. How'd you do that?

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.

Absolutely outstanding.

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2012 B Class

1981 300D - Now with greazzer

A beauty- it's obviously in great shape! It's better detailed than my car, which is pastel beige. Thanks for putting these pictures up.

I noticed that, like me, it looks like you used house plumbing pipe insulation for the big A/C line that runs between the fan shroud and valve cover. That seems like a fairly easy and inexpensive solution for when the original insulation disintegrates. FYI, the foam insulation is also made in a black foam rubber material, which I switched mine to. I like the appearance of the black material a little more- looks closer to the stock insulation. It holds up very well, also.

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Marshall Welch
Seattle, WA
1982 300D-T

Hi guys, I'm planning to sell my Manilla Beige 240D. What do you guys reckon it's worth?

Thanks,

Packman

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83 240D - 4 speed manual - Manilla Beige
189K miles, Tachometer mod, cool wooden shift knob from PeachParts, CocoMats, Original factory paint, manual windows, manual sunroof. Starting to add AudioWrap to this car too!

I'll reply, just to give you a bump back to the top and see if the experts chime in on value. I have a similar 240D, but not as clean as yours, and it's an auto trans. with around 170K miles. It's basically been turning into a barn find in my mom's garage for the last few years. I drive it every 3 months or so and it runs great. It's extremely well maintained, has working AC, and even changed the timing chain a few years back. That actually made a big improvement.

So, all systems working normally, no real leaks or deferred maintenance, zero rust, no rips/tears/cracks, etc. Never wrecked or hurt in any way. I still think I'd be lucky to get what paid for it ~ 10 years ago = $1,500. No telling what I've put into it over time, probably ~$4K or more............. These cars just don't have a lot of collector value it seems.

That said, it's still a fun car to drive. On a fall afternoon, touring the twisty roads of the Ozarks, nothing rides like a W123.

Good luck!

Clay

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2002 E320 Sedan 93K Designo Mocha Black Metallic!
1995 E320 Wagon 205K Black Wagon
1982 240D 183K SloPoke

I believe each of these cars are the final production year for that model.

Here she is... Original Paint 1983 Mercedes 240D 4-Speed | Bring a Trailer

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83 240D - 4 speed manual - Manilla Beige
189K miles, Tachometer mod, cool wooden shift knob from PeachParts, CocoMats, Original factory paint, manual windows, manual sunroof. Starting to add AudioWrap to this car too!