1982 Mercedes-Benz 240D Base Sedan 4-Door 2.4L 2404CC 4 cylinder DIESEL SOHC Naturally Aspirated 83K miles emaculate condition all original

1982 Mercedes-Benz 240D W123 — 83K Miles — Highly Original Collector Example

Collector-Grade Mercedes-Benz W123 Diesel Sedan
Sale Price: $27,000
Mileage: Approximately 83,000 Miles
Hightech Labs LLC — 415-200-5635

A remarkable opportunity for the Mercedes-Benz enthusiast seeking a highly original example of one of the most respected diesel automobiles ever produced.

This 1982 Mercedes-Benz 240D represents the legendary W123 generation, a model line that helped establish Mercedes-Benz’s worldwide reputation for extraordinary durability, mechanical simplicity, build quality and long-term serviceability.

Presented in classic beige/champagne exterior colors with a beautifully preserved tan interior, this 240D retains the unmistakable character that makes an original W123 so appealing today.

VEHICLE DETAILS

• Year: 1982
• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: 240D
• Chassis: W123 / Type 123.123
• Body Style: 4-Door Sedan
• Mileage: Approximately 83,000 miles
• Engine: Mercedes-Benz OM616
• Displacement: 2,404cc / 2.4L
• Configuration: Inline 4-Cylinder Diesel
• Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
• Fuel System: Mechanical indirect diesel injection
• Valvetrain: SOHC
• U.S. Rated Output: Approximately 67 horsepower
• Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
• Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive
• Brakes: Four-Wheel Disc
• Wheelbase: Approximately 110 inches
• Exterior: Beige / Champagne
• Interior: Tan
• Country of Manufacture: West Germany
• Asking Price: $27,000

THE LEGENDARY OM616 DIESEL

At the heart of the 240D is Mercedes-Benz’s famous OM616 naturally aspirated diesel engine.

This engine comes from an era before complicated electronic engine-management systems, high-pressure common-rail injection, turbocharger controls and extensive computerized emissions equipment.

Its design is straightforward and mechanical:

• Mechanical diesel injection
• Naturally aspirated operation
• No turbocharger
• No modern engine-management computer
• No complex electronic throttle system
• Designed for long-term serviceability

The OM616 helped establish a reputation for durability that continues to define Mercedes-Benz diesel automobiles from this era.

THE W123 STORY

Mercedes-Benz introduced the W123 family in the mid-1970s as the successor to the W114/W115 series.

It quickly became one of the company’s most successful and respected automobiles.

More than 2.5 million W123-series vehicles were produced across the different body styles, and the 240D became one of the most successful individual versions.

Approximately 448,986 W123 240D sedans were manufactured.

That production number tells an important part of the collector story.

The 240D was not extraordinarily rare when new.

What is becoming rare is finding one preserved like this today.

Many W123 diesels spent decades as daily transportation, taxis and long-distance workhorses. Enormous mileage was common. Cars were eventually repainted, modified, rusted, heavily worn or simply used up.

A low-mileage, highly original survivor therefore represents something very different from the average remaining 240D.

WHY COLLECTORS ARE SEEKING W123 MERCEDES TODAY

The W123 represents a period when Mercedes-Benz engineering emphasized durability, serviceability and substantial construction.

Collectors increasingly appreciate these cars for:

• Exceptional mechanical simplicity
• Legendary diesel durability
• Classic Mercedes-Benz styling
• Excellent visibility and upright driving position
• Analog instrumentation
• Traditional Mercedes hood ornament
• Wood interior trim
• Heavy-duty construction
• Four-wheel disc brakes
• Rear-wheel-drive engineering
• Comfortable long-distance ride
• Remarkably durable interior materials
• A driving experience almost completely absent from modern automobiles

The W123 has become an automotive symbol of the phrase:

“They don’t build them like this anymore.”

THIS PARTICULAR 240D

The appeal of this example is its remarkably original presentation.

Highlights visible in the vehicle include:

• Approximately 83K miles
• Highly original overall presentation
• Classic beige/champagne exterior
• Beautifully preserved tan cabin
• Period-correct Mercedes-Benz wheel covers
• Original-style chrome grille and brightwork
• Correct 240D trunk badging
• Correct DIESEL trunk badging
• Classic Mercedes steering wheel
• Analog instrument cluster
• Period wood trim
• Original-style door panels
• Rear-seat storage nets
• Preserved carpeting
• Clean, substantially unmodified-looking engine compartment
• Classic U.S.-market W123 appearance

Rather than having been transformed into a restored or modified interpretation of a W123, this automobile offers the visual character collectors increasingly seek in an authentic survivor.

ORIGINALITY IS THE REAL LUXURY

A beautifully restored vintage Mercedes can always be impressive.

But once an automobile loses its original finishes, upholstery, carpets, trim and period presentation, that originality can never truly be recreated.

For certain collectors, a carefully preserved original automobile therefore carries a different kind of value.

This is especially true with the W123, because so many examples were driven enormous distances during their working lives.

The opportunity here is not merely to purchase another old diesel Mercedes.

It is an opportunity to acquire a highly preserved example of the automobile that helped build Mercedes-Benz’s reputation for durability.

APPROXIMATELY 83,000 MILES

For many automobiles, 83K miles would simply be considered average mileage.

For a Mercedes-Benz diesel whose reputation was built on extraordinarily long service lives, it becomes considerably more interesting.

Many surviving W123 diesels have accumulated several times this mileage.

An approximately 83,000-mile example therefore provides a particularly appealing starting point for a collector seeking preservation rather than restoration.

Mileage should be independently verified by the buyer using all available documentation and inspection.

A CAR FROM A DIFFERENT ERA

Driving a 240D is fundamentally different from driving a modern automobile.

This car is not about maximum horsepower or electronic features.

It is about the experience:

The upright Mercedes hood ornament visible ahead.

The large steering wheel.

The analog gauges.

The warm wood trim.

The solid mechanical controls.

The deliberate automatic transmission.

The unmistakable sound of a naturally aspirated Mercedes diesel.

The feeling of substantial engineering beneath you.

That experience is exactly why interest in well-preserved W123 automobiles continues to grow.

COLLECTOR POSITIONING

The 240D was built in substantial numbers.

We therefore do not present this automobile as collectible simply because the model was rare when new.

Its appeal is much more compelling:

NOT RARE WHEN NEW — RARE TO FIND LIKE THIS TODAY.

What serious enthusiasts increasingly struggle to find is a W123 with a combination of:

• Low mileage
• Strong originality
• Correct appearance
• Preserved interior
• Clean engine compartment
• Minimal modification
• Attractive color combination
• Good documentation
• Solid body and undercarriage

That is where the collector premium exists.

CONDITION & INSPECTION

This vehicle is represented as being in excellent original condition.

Because this is a vintage automobile more than four decades old, prospective buyers are encouraged to personally inspect the vehicle or arrange a professional pre-purchase inspection.

Serious collectors are encouraged to evaluate:

• Body and paint originality
• Undercarriage and rust condition
• Jack points
• Rocker panels
• Suspension mounting areas
• Engine condition
• Glow-plug operation
• Injector performance
• Valve-adjustment history
• Cooling system
• Vacuum system
• Automatic transmission
• Braking system
• Suspension
• Air conditioning
• Electrical accessories
• Tire age and condition
• Fluid leaks
• Service history
• Mileage documentation

An independent inspection is welcomed for serious buyers.

COLLECTOR’S OPPORTUNITY

The best vintage automobiles are often not those that have been completely recreated.

They are the cars that survived.

Cars that still communicate what the manufacturer originally built decades ago.

For the Mercedes-Benz collector who values originality, mechanical simplicity, history and preservation, this 1982 240D deserves serious consideration.

1982 Mercedes-Benz 240D

W123 Collector Sedan

Approximately 83,000 Miles

Naturally Aspirated OM616 Diesel

Highly Original Presentation

$27,000

Hightech Labs LLC
415-200-5635

Serious collector inquiries are welcome.

All photographs are part of the description. Every effort has been made to describe the vehicle accurately. Vintage-vehicle specifications may vary by market and equipment, and prospective buyers should independently verify mileage, originality, mechanical condition, specifications and vehicle history before purchase.