Carrameow,
I just had the same thing happen to the passenger side lock on my 1982 300SD. I went to a junk yard, got a newer looking handle from a donor car($7.50), then went to my favorite locksmith (see my earlier posts about my lost keys) and had the old handle removed, and the lock cylinder transfered from the old handle to the new handle, and the new handle installed on the car, about 45 minutes total. $50 labor + $7.50 for the handle = $57.50 out of my pocket. Of course, I could have done the cylinder transfer myself, as it really doesn't involve any special tools, just the know-how, and saved $50. But he's a cool guy, makes a good pot of coffee, and I always learn something else about locksmithing in general when I visit him. Good luck.

SteveKaa

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1982 300SD 338k miles