1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D

1983 Mercedes-Benz 200-Series Description

1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D
This car was a barn-find a couple of years ago - it lived in a heated garage in St. Louis, without moving, for about 18 years prior to being revived in late 2014. Prior to its time in St. Louis, the car was a Florida car, and clearly well-taken care of.
I drove this car daily after I bought it in early 2015 - it's a daily-driver quality car, but cleans up very well. Drives and handles as it should. The engine is in superb shape - fires on the first turn and runs great. Suspension, brakes, tires, and fuel system are all in perfect shape.
Car is currently insured by Hagerty and titled as an antique in Florida.
The car has a salvage title - it has been damaged in 2 accidents, 20 and 25 years ago, prior to being placed in storage. The car shows no indications that it was ever damaged - no frame damage, no odd body gaps, no handling issues. The repairs were all first-rate, and nearly impossible to notice.
The car is 33 years old, so does have some known issues:

• Antenna doesn't work - could be the switch, or the antenna itself.
• Vacuum system doesn't hold a vacuum after the car is turned off - slow leak somewhere in the system. ALL of the vacuum accessories (door locks, etc) work great - if the engine is running.
• A/C is original and works great, but has a slow refrigerant leak - holds a charge of R12 for about 4 weeks. Compressor works great - no noise, no distress. Several hoses and the drier have been replaced but the leak persists. System could be converted to new refrigerant at a local shop. I never did because I wanted to car to be original. Chances are the leak is an o-ring...
• Tint on the windows is probably 30 years old, and really needs to be removed/replaced

Some surprising things about this 33 year old car:

• Windows all work
• Sunroof works and keeps water out
• NO fluid leaks
• Practically no rust. There's no such thing as a rust free W123, in general...this is as close as you'll find, though, on a car that's been regularly driven

The car is mostly original, and in wonderful shape. I can take as many pictures as you'd like to see, of anything you'd like to see on the car. I can also meet locally to have you look over the car and check it out. This car is my baby, and I hate to part with it. I've had a 30-year love affair with the W123. I hope this car goes to a home that appreciates it as much as I do...
Please message me for more information! Thanks for looking!
About shipping: If you want the car shipped, you must make all arrangements and pay for the shipping. I will meet the shipper once the car is completely paid for. I will NOT coordinate shipping.
Would prefer to sell this car locally. I can meet in the Tampa Bay area for serious buyers only.