THE OVERVIEWOffered for an appreciating new owner is this rare classic one-owner 1974 Mercedes Benz 240D diesel sedan!Finished in what loos to be ALL ORIGINAL powder blue paint over navy blue this 41 year-old BLUE CALIFORNIA LICENSE PLATE sedan sports a superb running four cylinder diesel engine mated to a desirable factory 4 speed manual transmission. The working five-digit odometer of this virgin Benz shows just over 88900 miles but a closer look at the meticulous service history shows that the car has that many miles on the rebuilt engine I have a small forty plus year-old notebook that shows every single maintenance and fuel fillup on the car since new! It is quite the obsessive compulsive sight to behold. And yes it is included in the sale for the new owner along with the ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA "PINK SLIP" TITLE. This very special sedan is quite a find for the Mercedes aficcionado or for someone who wants a cool well-preserved classic. Even the factory radio still works well as do all of the other controls on this beauty available here..... for less than the cost of the sales tax alone on a new Benz!PLEASE CALL650-307-2251 FOR QUESTIONSTEST DRIVES AND/ORMECHANICAL INSPECTIONS. THE BODY AND TRIMThe exterior of this 1974 Benz is in good to very good original 99.99% clean and dry rust-free condition throughout with still solid paint finish and nice original chrome bumpers and the original color-keyed hub caps with excellent rubber on the tires! I would rate the exterior of this car a solid 7.5 on a scale of 1-10 with only minor imperfections including various scratches nicks and other light blemishes. This is still a very handsome classic!

THE INTERIORThe interior of this non-smoker 240D is in good ALSO VERY ORIGINAL overall condition with working factory stereo and lights blinkers horn all in working order. Imperfections inside the car include a tattered original driver seat heat cracking on the vinyl dash worn carpet areas and taped door pockets. with just a little tlc this cockpit could be made close to new again!

THEDRIVING EXPERIENCEThis old Benz starts perfectly with excellent running engine nice shifting transmission tight yet supple suspension with solid and secure handling. With only 62 horsepower on tap you will not be racing and AMGs but once up to speed this car cruises along nicely in solid Benz tradition while getting 30 miles per gallon of diesel fuel!

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THE DETAILS AND $$$$$1. This 1974 Mercedes Benz is located in San Carlos California just 10 miles south of San Francisco Airport. It will besold with clear and clean California certificate of title and is smog-exempt here in California. In-state residents who will be required to pay local sales tax plus dealer document fees. It will be sold "AS IS" with no written or verbal warranties expressedor implied.I welcome prospective new owners to come see drive feel and inspect this car in person.NOTE: There will be no post-sale inspections to determine whether you actually want to purchase this car. So PLEASE bid thoughtfully!2. Zero feedback bidders please contact me prior to bidding or bids will be cancelled immediately. This car is also being advertised in other venues and I reserve the right to end auction at any time at my discretion.3. I will assist with shipping arrangements[buyer pays costs]. Irecommend Chris at Kelly's Auto Transport at 951-845-62244. Winning bidder pleasecall 650-307-2251 or email me thru ebay within 24 hours of auction close.5. A $500 non-refundable down payment via Paypal w/in2 days of auction close. [Buy-it-now requires immediate $500 payment]6. Balance of purchase due viaCASH in person bank wire transfer or certified funds within5 days of auction close thank you.