Looking at a 190D 1965. The car is baby blue. but it does not run. This is all the info I could get on it.

I haven't found any rust on the car. I've had it for about a year and a half and never drove it. The previous owner said he was driving down a hill on I5 south of Salem when pulling up the next hill it began to rattle or knock. He slowed down and got off of the freeway and limped it home. I put a battery in it but the starter doesn't seem to work. The engine turns over freely and I towed it down the driveway in gear, engine turned free with no noise and developed good oil presser. It could be a rod or maybe an injector.

Is it worth a chance at 1500?

thanks
Doug

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maybe.

it might be worth having it checked by a benz specialist.

do you know how to use the gorilla knob to start it?

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

OK, I do not even know what a gorilla knob is.
Any advice on checking it before going to a MB mech? how hard would it be to get parts?

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I'm not sure I understand your question. How does the $1500 factor in? You say you've had it for a year and a half so it doesn't seem as though that would be the purchase price.???

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

That was the sellers description that he wants to buy it from.

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1959 Gravely LI, 1963 Gravely L8, 1973 Gravely C12
1982 380SL
1978 450 SEL 6.9 euro restoration at 63% and climbing
1987 300 D
2005 CDI European Delivery
2006 CDI Handed down to daughter
2007 GL CDI. Wifes

Gorilla knob sounds like an appropriate explination. Will that stop the starter from engaging? does something this old have a neutral/clutch safety system on it?

(yes it is the sellers description, sorry for the confusion)
thanks
Doug.

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I have only owned two w123 a 1977 300D and now a 1979 240D but have looked at purchasing bothe the w110diesel the one you are looking at and the 115 chassis diesels.

The 110s had I have been told a great need for greasing and suspension car so be ware of that. Also floor boards and area around the headl lights and radiator support tended to rust I have been told.

Before I even consider buying a car I have the seller on board with the fact that I or he has to take for a full inspection (which I as the prospective buyer pay for). I use the Shop Forum list of reputable independent MB dealers. Also get as much history on the vehicle as you can. Test drive it on the highway no matter how inconvienced the seller may be.

Hope this helps Tom