1976 240D CA car in WI $2500/OBO fresh engine & trans
 

1976 California car, less than 10k miles on engine and trans. Work done by retired Mercedes mechanic. Remco drive shaft coupler and tow bar included, $2500. A very nice toad car.
Mike 414 303 xxxx (edited as the car is now sold)
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"toad car" refers to it being set up to be towed behind a motorhome.

This is a nice car, purchased by a friend of mine a few years ago. He seems to love buying nice diesel cars, trucks, motorhomes, ... took good care of this California car and hasn't driven it winters. A good chance for someone in the rust-belt to buy a clean salt-free 240D.

It is an automatic transmission.

It has been towed behind his motorcoach, so he has a drive-shaft disconnect and a towbar setup (included). The engine was rebuilt completely, transmission rebuilt (he is retired, owns a performance transmission shop), if it needed something he did it just because he likes having things right.

Call him about the car for any further information.

Car is in the Milwaukee area?


Tim

Thanks for clearing that up. Here I was thinking the moniker had to do with how long it took for it to reach highway speeds :D
Sounds like a pretty sweet deal to me.

It is in Germantown, WI / Milwaukee area.

PM Sent...
How many miles on the chassis? Any electric accessories, ie power windows?
How's the climate control system?

Ah, Germantown........my home town!

WHS class of '76 :D

Mike tells me that the A/C has been removed, best to call or email him direct: mhohnstein@wi.rr.com
He's a pretty straight shooter.

NICE 'TOAD!'
 

The Remco driveshaft uncoupler is the best application going. It's a little pricey, but flawless in it's operation. We had it done to a new '87 Chevy S10 Blazer, AT. Remco was (4) miles from my Omaha home.

At $2,500 I don't think you can do better than that, heck if it came with all tow-attachments, (which I doubt) I wouldn't mind owning it as a 'toad' for my motorcoach.

My grandparents bought a '76 240d new back in the day. It got plenty of use for it was passed down to my parents and then on to my sister and I. Rust eventually led to its demise and we had junked it a few years ago.

I had been searching for a pristine 240d to use as a summer driver for the past 6 months. I randomly searched google for "california 1976 240d" two days ago and this site thread popped up. I stopped by Mike's shop yesterday and took a look at the 'cedes. Aside from a small rust patch on the driver's side rear quarter panel, she was in excellent condition.

So... today I made the payment and picked up the title to this beauty. Mike really seems like a great guy. He is even going to store her for me until the snow and salt is off the roads or early April, which ever is sooner.

Anyways, sorry for the lengthy read but I just wanted to thank you (babymog) so much for posting this up here I really appreciate it!

-Garrett

Good to hear that you and Mike got together and you're very welcome.

I've known Mike for a few years, he has interesting taste in vehicles, from the 240D to diesel GM, BlueBird and Vespa. Get him started and you'll get the tour.

I hope that you're looking forward to many happy miles in your 240D, now you have to give it a name.

Bookmark this site also, as I haven't yet found a better site for diesel Mercedes help and advice. Welcome aboard Garrett.

Thanks for the welcome. I plan on scouring the forums for plenty of useful info to keep her in tip top shape.

The Remco driveshaft uncoupler is the neatest application going for intended use as a towed car. Even if you never use it, it's good to have, and I'd ask the seller to show you how it works - really nothing to it, but it never hurts to know how it works.

I will be certain to do that. He did explain that the parking brake when actuated will release the coupler allowing the car to roll freely. So I've got the mental note to never try using it on a hill.

The actuator for the couple/uncoupler is located at the front left driver's floor in front of the seat. It's mechanical - no power needed. You either pull, or push the knob. By looking under the car at the driveshaft as another person engages/disengages the coupler, you'll see the mechanics of how it works. It's only necessary to fool with, when you want to tow the car - four wheels down. You have to remember to one-turn the key lock ignition so the steering assembly of the towed car tracks the vehicle that is towing it. If memory serves, it cost over $1,500 or so for Remco to install 23 years ago, so it's not a cheap deal. Just the best of it's kind for an auto trans. vehicle to tow four wheels down, in an instant.