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1961 Mercedes-benz 190db Base 1.8l on 2040-cars

Year:1961 Mileage:66589 Color: Silver/Gray /
 Red & Brown
Location:

San Angelo, Texas, United States

San Angelo, Texas, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:4 speed manual on column
Body Type:U/K
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4 cyl diesel
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1211101017996 Year: 1961
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 190-Series
Trim: Basic
Options: Leather Seats
Drive Type: 4 speed manual
Mileage: 66,589
Exterior Color: Silver/Gray
Warranty: No warranty
Interior Color: Red & Brown
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"The body is solid with expected dings & scratches given its 52 years. Heater boxes are missing, passenger seat has an open seam, the horn doesn't work and somebody installed a really silly radio and a goofy fan. No significant rust; the floorboards are rusty but not rusted through and probably can use some attention. Bumpers/grill/star are in excellent condition. It won't go into reverse; local transmission shop says it is likely a linkage problem. Also after sitting still for a year and a half the brake pedal is very low and soft. It starts right up every time and the engine runs extremely well. The left rear fender was hit at some point in the past and the repair work was done poorly. The interior is OK, but I never did get the red & brown combination. The headliner has a bad spot in the left rear; new one in the trunk. There are four matching Michelin tires that look very good but probably need replacing. To be a superior head turner, it will need a paint job."

 I have enjoyed this car every time I drove it and worked on it.  It won't win the concurs `d elegance this year, but it could if  you put a few bucks in it.    Except for the left rear fender, the body is very good. It's obvious that the left rear fender was hit a some point in the past and whoever repaired it did a really crappy job.   It has a dings and scratches and needs a good paint job. It is in remarkably good condition for its 52 years. There is no significant rust. The floor is rusty but not rusted through.  The bright work is amazing. The bumpers are flawless, as is the grill and star. It has a transmission problem that we think is a linkage issue. It won't go into reverse.  Also, since its been sitting for about 1 1/2 years the brake pedal is extremely soft/low.    Everything else is  good.  It starts the first crank, every time. The headliner looks a little shabby in the left rear corner, but there is a new one in the trunk.  I'm not sure how many miles are actually on it. The odometer goes sometimes and it shows 66598 but it could be one hundred thousand more.   I bought it from an elementary school librarian (honest) about 6 years ago.  It has been in Georgia and I shipped it to Texas about 1 1/2 years ago.    I smile every time I get in and the interior light goes on. It still works!  This is a solid car, remarkable for its age. Part of the fun of owning it has been working on it. (Can't do it any more).  Even if you don't know diesels, it is so basic and straight forward that it is fun to learn as you go. The original Owners Manual and a Shop Manual is included. Plus there are many helpful, extremely knowledgeable folks out the in the M-B Club and the Ponton Owners group that are eager to offer suggestions and technical assistance.  Please ask questions; I will answer to the best of my ability..   

 

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