If you repaint, a potential buyer may ask what is hidden under the new paint. ( Rust / dents ) Sometimes a honest but worn car has more value than something obviously freshly painted up.

Old MBs are a very narrow market but I'd expect someone that really wants one of these cars won't be put off by bad paint.

I'm interested in the car to fly out and buy it but want to see it first

Pics?

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1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

how much are they worth? is a flight from michigan really worth it for this car?

I may re evaluate mine...

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"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Exactly. Just for comparison:

Mercedes Benz 190 Series | eBay

Today I was in Barnes & Noble and picked up an "Old Car Price Guide". They listed a 190DT in primo condition as being worth $18K. Right, find a buyer.

Hey MM prices w123's in the high 20,000's.....So why not try to sell one for 18k I am amazed how fast the w123's went from being dirt cheap to more cash then a new Honda...Turns out that saying, people have more money then brains...is never truer then in today's world...

Mercedes Motoring - 1984 300D Turbo Diesel Sedan

Here's a Chinese cup with a chicken that sold for 36 million

$36 Million Paid for "Chicken Cup" | News, News, News | Kovels Komments | Kovels.com

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The listed 190 is a 2.5, not a 2.2... Big difference... And the turbo 190 is a rare bird... Also apples and oranges to the sluggish sipper 2.2 5speed...

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!