This amazing little 1983 Mercedes 240D just emerged from the estate of the original owner, a retired mechanical engineer, who special ordered it new from Johnson Motors of West Covina, CA and took delivery in June of 1983- making this one of the last of the legendary 240Ds to reach our shores.
He ordered most of the available options- Automatic, Air Conditioning, Armrest, Becker Stereo with Cassette, power right hand mirror and electric sunroof and selected iconic Light Ivory with a tan interior.
He bought the car to travel with and travel he did- taking the little Benz all over the United States. It's worth noting that almost all of the mileage was accumulated in the first 20 years, after which he and his wife moved to Rancho Mirage and the car was used only sparingly. He stopped driving several years ago but she would still take him for rides in his beloved little Benz.
He was very fastidious about the little car and always returned to a Mercedes dealer for service, even after it changed hands. There are two books FULL of dealer service stamps. For the last five years, it was cared for by a Mercedes specialist in the desert.
I've had several of these little W123s over the years- I think they're phenomenally well engineered- but I must admit that this one is the nicest and best cared for that I have had.
Unbroken original Light Ivory paint shines like new. 100% rust free- not a speck anywhere- and almost no patina. There's a couple of rock chips and a door ding or two, and a scrape on the right rear wheelhouse from years back. There is a mark on the right rear fender from something that was in the trunk- barely noticeable but present. I'm pretty convinced that it can be removed paintlessly- it's not worth breaking the factory paint- and that's it. The finish looks amazing, has the great gloss and depth that only a Mercedes factory finish possesses- and it's all original, and shows no sun load.
Exterior anodizing is the nicest I have ever seen- literally unmarked, and the bumpers and stainless are excellent, Plastic trim is excellent as well. The black finish on the side trim looks new. It's just never spent a night outside. And note the original blue California plates (the frames are my own.)
Interior is very, very nice as well. Dash has one visible flaw (about an inch- see picture) and one tiny one. Interior wood glistens like new. Headliner is perfect. Door panels are very good with no cracks. Carpets have always been covered with mats. Driver's seat shows only minimal wear - passenger seat is near perfect and the rear seat looks unused. Steering wheel is like new. Original package shelf is still very fine and the first aid kit is unopened. Original manuals, warranty book and service logs are in their original pouch.
Trunk is as new and still has "paint okay" dot. Spare tire appears original to me and looks unused.
All of the accessories work properly- A/C is cold, central locking works (including trunk), power windows work, sunroof glides like new (how many of these are stuck?), Becker stereo works great (cassette untested- I don't have any left) original Hirschmann antenna works, clock keeps accurate time thirty years later, even the dome light delay switch works as new. Every lamp illuminates and the car just resonates with confidence.
Glow plugs light up quickly and it starts just fine- comes to life with a cheerful chortle. The oil pressure is excellent and the temperature runs a steady 90 degrees C. The transmission shifts snappily and consistently. As you know, it's no powerhouse but it keeps up easily in traffic. You'll master your Deranged Parisian Cabbie persona (wear a beret) but you'll have fun. Rides great and handles beautifully on the new radials. There are no leaks on the garage floor- no oil, no coolant, no trans fluid.
Also, just because it was used sparingly of late doesn't mean it was allowed to deteriorate.
There's a stamp in the service book for a Transmission replacement at the Mercedes dealer at 195,000 miles.
The A/C system was fully overhauled about a thousand miles ago including new compressor, drier, expansion valve, temp switch, and low pressure switch. All of the belts and hoses were replaced at that time to the tune of over $1600.00. The A/C is WORKING and is charged with Freeze-12.
The upper control arms were replaced a month ago (including new ball joints) and the car aligned.
Four new Hankook radial tires were fitted last week. They come with a transferable road hazard warranty good at any America's Tire location. I fitted the whitewall side out because I dig the look with the painted wheel covers, but you can flip them around to black if that's your scene.
The oil and filter were just changed due to time- We use Rotella 15-40 Diesel Oil for the desert heat.
Clear California title and registration paid through June of 2014. There is no smog required on this car in the State of California. Car is mileage exempt due to age in CA and will be sold accordingly.
No matter how you try, you can't show a car very well with 24 pictures, so please follow this link to an album of over 80.
Of course, no car is perfect, especially one 30 years old, but this is an exceptional little car and I've done my best to describe it accurately. Please feel free to ask any specific questions you may have, or let me know if you'd like to see a photo that I may have missed.
I have placed a very reasonable reserve on the little Benz and would like to find it a good home. The car may be inspected in Palm Springs, CA by appointment. I can assist with arrangements for Port delivery for a European Buyer, which will be at buyer's expense. We're about 100 miles from port. For domestic shipping quotes, use zip code 92264. Remember that your bid is a commitment to purchase, and please don't bid if you're not able to buy- that isn't fair to anyone. Lastly if you're a zero feedback bidder, be prepared to demonstrate your ability to purchase. Someone's going to get an amazing little Diesel. Will it be you?
Thanks for looking and happy bidding!
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Wed, 06 Mar 2013
Carlsson has been expertly tuning Mercedes-Benz products for more than 20 years now, but we can't say as we remember the outfit turning out anything quite so racy as this SLK 340 Judd that it has brought along to the Geneva Motor Show this year.
This SLK is meant for competition, obviously, and Carlsson has already booked the car to race in several hill climb events in the E1 category. The purpose-built racer should have a fighting chance to do well in said races, with a shape vetted in wind tunnel testing for maximum downforce, the SLK uses a carbon-fiber bodyshell to help achieve a curb weight of just about 1,720 pounds.
The featherweight SLK's name comes from its 3.4-liter V8 engine, which churns out a wicked 610 horsepower to go with its 317 pound-feet of torque. A Hewland transmission with paddle shift operation manages all of the thrust.
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
Mercedes-Benz upgraded its SLS flagship Coupe and Roadster for the 2013 model year, and the changes are marked with them new "GT" nomenclature. Both SLS models arrive with a retuned naturally aspired 6.2-liter V8 delivering 583 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque (the horses are up from 563, but the torque remains the same) mated to a revised seven-speed AMG Speedshift dual-clutch gearbox. Rounding out the mechanical upgrades is a redeveloped AMG two-mode adaptive suspension. Physically, the revised models are differentiated by their new "GT" badging, darkened headlight/taillight buckets, red brake calipers, unique wheel colors and high gloss finish on the front grille, exterior mirrors and hood/fender fins. Inside the cabin are new red seatbelts, Alcantara upholstery and contrasting red stitching.
As it is nearly impossible to experience the aluminum gullwing beast on public roads, Mercedes invited out to Southern California's Willow Springs to wring out the 2013 SLS GT Coupe on a racing circuit.
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Records, as the say, are made to be broken. Whether that's cramming the most hot dogs down your gullet, running a faster mile, or yes, driving across the United States, odds are that there's someone out there wants to eat more, run faster or drive harder. Speaking of that last example, the record for driving from a set location on the east coast, in particular the Red Ball Garage in Manhattan to the Portofino Hotel in Redondo Beach, CA, has been one that has fascinated gearheads since a guy named Cannonball Baker made the trek from New York to LA in 53 hours, 30 minutes, in 1933.
The competition saw its glory days when Car and Driver's Brock Yates came up with the Cannonball Baker Sea-To-Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash (more affectionately known as the Cannonball Run), although the record was most recently set by Alex Roy and his 32-hour, seven-minute trek behind the wheel of a BMW M5 in 2006. Now, there's a new champion, who made the trip from east to west in a scarcely imaginable 28 hours and 50 minutes, behind the wheel of a 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG. That's works out to an average speed of 98 miles per hour over the course of 2,813.7 miles.
His name is Ed Bolian, and Jalopnik has a writeup of the epic voyage that details everything from the history of the Cannonball Run to Bolian's preparation and trouble finding co-drivers, to the trip itself. It is well worth a read.
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