1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D
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Powered by a stout, reliable 2. 4L 4-cylinder diesel engine that's backed by a 4-speed automatic transmission, this 240D features what many regard as one of Mercedes-Benz's most bulletproof powertrains. Built on Mercedes' W123 platform, this is one car that has a long reputation for being solidly built and rock-solid reliable. Not noted as one of the snappier-performing W123's, the 240D could still cruise all day at a steady 85MPH and bring home nearly 30MPG fuel economy at the same time. This beige 240D sports a tan synthetic leather interior (know by some as 'M-B Tex'), and its overall condition is in very good shape. A Becker Europa AM/FM/Cassette radio provides audio entertainment for its occupants. When an onlooker takes everything in, from the exterior to the interior, they'll be hard-pressed to believe that this car is 40 years old. It has survived amazingly well because it has been very well taken care of by its 3 owners, according to its current owner, who purchased it from a family member who bought it from the...