First diesel car ever was a 1926 Mercedes. It may have been a 170, but I think the 170's were later. I'm pretty sure though that the first diesel car was a Mercedes and it was a 1926. Saw it on the History Channel.
Thanks
David

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2000 Honda Accord V6 137k miles

1972 300SEL 4.5 98k miles

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