Hi guys.

While driving to a job today, I passed what looked like an old MB diesel behind a barn. Well, on the way back home, I stopped in, and sure enough it was a 1979 240d. I talked to the woman of the house, and it was just like one of those classic stories you hear about. Her husband died last year, she doesn't know much about the car, she thinks it runs, and if I want to come and get it, she said she would take $100. There's an extra engine that would go with it sitting in the garage.

This is the thing. I just don't need a 1979 240d. I was praying that it was '81-'85 TD. And if it had been, I would have bought it, salvaged the parts off of it that I wanted, and called the local junkyard to come pick it up. The car needs a battery and I'm pretty sure a fresh set of glow plugs (which could possibly be taken out of the extra engine?). Anyway, my question is, what should I do? Could I by the car and re-sell it for a small profit? Is there any kind of a market for old 240d parts cars, or just parts? The car's body is pretty rough, but it's all there. Same with the interior, rough but complete. The engine, however, looks pretty good. I didn't get a chance to see the extra engine. Any insight would be appreciated.
Damon Fite
1983 300TD Wagon, burning diesel/veg-oil blends

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1984 300TD Wagon--Astral Silver--Retired
1983 300TD Wagon--Dark Blue--Retired