Found a 1984 280SEL is it worth it?

[moruzzi]

I found a very cheap 1984 280SEL with 150K mi. It had a "light hit" in the front, lights are broken, and some body dammage (I havent seen the car yet). Motor runs fine and was driven home after the front end hit. Supposed to be one owner car.

Since this would be a gray market car what issues are there with parts availability? Supposedly it has power everything. Are window motors, regulators, seat motors etc common across the US and Euro 126 chasis? Is the euro climate control the same or are there different options? Are body parts common between US and euro 126 sedans?

Wat about parts availability for the engine on a 280SEL? Are parts easily available, or does everything need to be ordered with a couple week delay? How about normal maint items, things like distributor cap, rotor, etc for the 110 motor (I believe thats the correct one)?

I'm trying to decide if its worth the ride to check it out.

Thanks
Paul Moruzzi