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You've heard of "Ebony & Ivory", but how about "Ivory & Ivory"?
My most recent purchase is a 1982 240D in Ivory with a Palomino interior. My TD is also an '82, and is Ivory with Palomino. So they are sorta twins!
The 240 is a real cream puff, with 190,000 miles. It has the manual transmission, electric windows, and sliding roof. I was told it was originally owned by a "little old lady from Pasadena"(seriously!). I am the third owner. A friend of mine bought it for his wife from the lady in Pasadena, but she wanted something a little newer. He knew I was into these cars, and offered to sell it to me. He made me a deal I could not pass up. This will be my new "show car", as I am thinking about selling my wagon. I don't really need two wagons (other-2004 E320 wagon), nor do I have garage space for two cars. I also feel better about driving the 240 daily, more than I do the TD. The TD is worth quite a bit more than the 240. The 240 does not have the standard "Pink-amino" seats like many do, they are all nice like the were in '82. There are only a couple small cracks in the dash in the usual places. The engine bay is super clean, and the car does not leak anything. Needless to say, I am very happy with it.......Rich
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All Diesel Fleet 1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL 2005 E320 CDI (daily) LOTS of parts for sale! EGR block kit http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html 1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This! Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst. Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11): http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html |
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The paints looks stellar...
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1981 240D 4sp manual. Ivory White. |
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Lovely car, congratulations!
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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. |
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That thing is a museum piece
I wouldn't daily drive that, it's a piece of history. Maybe drive it to the car clubs or vintage European car shows but that's about it.
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1998 Ford Escort ZX2 5 speed - 279,000 miles My Daily 1992 Mercedes 300D 2.5 202,000 - Pure junk 2000 Mercedes E320 Black - 136,000 miles - Needs repair Don't forget to grease the screw and threads on the spring compressor. |
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I only used my wagon for car shows and maybe a Sunday drive now and then, so the 240 may only get the same treatment. However, the 240 has a salvage title. That is the biggest factor in my decision to maybe use it more often than I would have used the wagon. Right now, the 240 gets parked outside. If I sell the wagon, the 240 will reside in the garage when not driven. When I am using my 211 wagon, the 240 is parked under a cover on the driveway (other house).
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All Diesel Fleet 1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL 2005 E320 CDI (daily) LOTS of parts for sale! EGR block kit http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html 1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This! Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst. Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11): http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html |
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Engine bay
Not the best photo, but the engine bay is super clean. No leaks whatsoever.
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All Diesel Fleet 1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL 2005 E320 CDI (daily) LOTS of parts for sale! EGR block kit http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html 1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This! Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst. Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11): http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html |
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If you don’t mind me asking, what kind of a deal did you get on this?
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1981 240D 4sp manual. Ivory White. |
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Sorry, I can't tell.
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All Diesel Fleet 1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL 2005 E320 CDI (daily) LOTS of parts for sale! EGR block kit http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html 1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This! Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst. Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11): http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html |
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Hi Rich,
Why you always get a super deal? I am jealous.
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Not MBZ nor A/C trained professional but a die-hard DIY and green engineer. Use the info at your own peril. Picked up 2 Infractions because of disagreements. NOW reversed. W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html 1 X 2006 CDI 1 x 87 300SDL 1 x 87 300D 1 x 87 300TDT wagon 1 x 83 300D 1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry. |
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1982 240D
Wow, that's a sweetie Rich ! .
The exterior looks like my '82 20D did when first I bought it long ago..... I hope you'll keep us aprasied of all the little things you do to it .
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-Nate 1982 240D 408,XXX miles Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better |
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