I gave this one some thought when it was on craigslist locally - consensus was bent rods. I thought the pictures of palm trees and marina were odd - considering it is located in texas. Looks like the photos were taken in Florida?

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Current Mercedes
1979 maple yellow 240D 4-speed

Gone and fondly remembered:
1980 orient red 240D 4-speed

Gone and NOT fondly remembered:
1982 Chna Blue 300TD

Other car in the stable:
2013 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI / 6-speed MT