1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D For Sale
Published: September 30th, 2026
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1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D For Sale
This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D is a running, daily-driven W123 diesel with 112,876 original miles and a second owner who bought it directly from the original owner. The seller reports over $4,000 invested in repairs during their ownership, with the mechanical side sorted for everyday use and a documented list of cosmetic and repair work still outstanding. It is located in Huntington Beach, California.
Location: Huntington Beach, California/USA
Price: $3,500
1983 mercedes-benz 240d for sale
Key Details
- Make/Model: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D
- Mileage: 112,876 original miles
- Transmission: Automatic
- History: Second owner; purchased directly from the original owner
1983 mercedes-benz 240d for sale
Condition
- Spent much of its life outdoors; paint and general cosmetics show it, and the car was previously repainted
- Front seats in remarkable condition — the original owner installed seat covers in 1983, first removed by the seller in 2021
- Some rear-seat upholstery damage
- Damage to left-rear quarter panel; left hood bracket broken
1983 mercedes-benz 240d for sale
Known Issues
- Front passenger window glass missing
- Rear windows operate intermittently; driver's window works properly
- Automatic door locks do not function
- Sunroof does not function
- A/C does not cool: blower works, system uncharged, compressor belt removed
- Paint needs attention
1983 mercedes-benz 240d for sale
Performance Highlights
- New front brake rotors, brake pads front and rear, and brake master cylinder
- New brake booster vacuum line
- New drive axles, driveshaft, carrier bearing, and flex discs
- New motor mounts, transmission mount, and engine shock absorber
- Rebuilt shift box and shift linkage
- New tie rods and tie rod ends
- New battery, diesel primer pump, and belts
- New tires at 103,901 miles; most recent rotation at 110,396 miles
- Front and rear alignment performed at 106,662 miles
1983 mercedes-benz 240d for sale
Upgrades & Features
- Original blue California license plates
- New spare tire, factory jack, and lug wrench
- New front center grille and trim pieces
- Original owner's manuals
- New hood pad
- New ignition lock cylinder, with separate keys provided for door and ignition
- Rear bumper rubber trim (removed due to quarter-panel damage)
1983 mercedes-benz 240d for sale
Additional Information
- Delivery available by arrangement throughout the greater Southern California area
1983 mercedes-benz 240d for sale
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