info request: 1968 200 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

JHZR2 · #1 09-17-2002, 09:35 AM

Hi,

I have started talking to a guy in my area regarding a 1968 200 he has for sale. I am unsure if it is a gas or diesel, and have not seen it yet, I have just emailed back and forth once. I am kind of excited to see it either way, as it runs well and supposedly has very good body and perfect interor. However, I am not too well versed in the older models.
Sme places I have looked appear to point to a w110 fin body (gas) 200 model from 68 (there is a 200D that apparently only went to 67). Other places I have seen a w115 200/8 (what does the /8 mean anyway, I have seen this designation for a few cars), which was a car that started production in 68, according to what I have seen, but the page I use as referewnce doesnt have a list of production years for the US version w115 200/8 diesel
So, more or less, whether this car is good or not, Id like to know a timeline of the w110 and w114/5 cars and their models, if someone could enlighten me. In the end all, Id like one of these as a classic to mess around with, so I need to start getting well versed in these cars.
Thanks very much,

JMH

P.E.Haiges · #2 09-17-2002, 11:24 AM

There is a 68 200D/8. 8 stands for 1968, I have one. About the only difference between 190D and 200D was the 200D engine had 5 main bearings instead of the 3 main bearings in the 190D. Engine size was the same and most parts are interchangable.

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JHZR2 · #3 09-17-2002, 11:47 AM

Thanks for the info,
so then there is not only a w115 200, but also a w115 190?
My website sources must be way off then, I see that there is a w110 190 Dc and a w110 200D, both with 621.xxx engines, but I only see a w115 200D/8, no 190s, the others are all 220s or 240s all with 615/616 engines.
Can you tell me a good source where I can get acquainted with all the various MB models from various years?
Thanks

JMH

#4 09-17-2002, 02:30 PM

Checj out Hacks Mercedes, they have a gallery with all the models, etc... Also, Mercedes Benz NA has a really nice calendar for the year 2001 with a reference chart.

P.E.Haiges · #5 09-17-2002, 10:16 PM

I had the web address of a neat site with all the US MB models with pictures and info but I lost the address and name in a computer crash.

Maybe someone else here has the web address.

I will check my older 190, 190D, 200D for the body numbers tomorrow.

I think the 115 were the first non fin models which started in 1968 as 220 and 220D.

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JHZR2 · #6 09-17-2002, 10:21 PM

thanks for all the info... I found out for certain that the car is a 200 gasoline with twin throat carbs. Kind of a bummer, except that its a fin body, and has a stick. The only other non 123 older diesel Ive found in NJ, DE, PA, MD, VA is a 76 240D auto in NJ that isnt as nice...

If anyone has any leads on a w115 or fin body diesel(preferably stick) Please let me know...
Thanks

JMH

P.E.Haiges · #7 09-19-2002, 10:40 AM

I have a couple of fin 190D and 200D project cars if you are interested in them.

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