This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D was delivered new to Euro Motorcars of Marlow Heights, Maryland, and was acquired by the seller in May 2021 from the estate of the original owner. The car is finished in Marine Blue over Palomino MB-Tex upholstery and is powered by a 2.4-liter diesel inline-four paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Additional equipment includes air conditioning, central locking, a Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo, a heated rear window, power steering, power brakes, and 14″ Bundt…
This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D was delivered new to Euro Motorcars of Marlow Heights, Maryland, and was acquired by the seller in May 2021 from the estate of the original owner. The car is finished in Marine Blue over Palomino MB-Tex upholstery and is powered by a 2.4-liter diesel inline-four paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Additional equipment includes air conditioning, central locking, a Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo, a heated rear window, power steering, power brakes, and 14″ Bundt wheels.
The body left the factory finished in Marine Blue (940) and features contrasting pinstriping along with a chrome front grille, window trim, bumpers, and mirror covers. Additional equipment includes a power antenna, a heated rear window, tinted glass, amber-tinted fog lights, and ribbed taillights. The seller reports that the right quarter panel was replaced and repainted under previous ownership.
Silver-finished 14″ Bundt wheels are mounted with 175/70 Douglas Xtra Trac II tires. The car is equipped with an independent suspension, power steering, and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes.
The cabin features adjustable front bucket seats and a rear bench upholstered in Palomino MB-Tex along with a matching lower dash, headliner, door panels, and carpets. Wood trim spans the black dashboard, and additional equipment includes air conditioning, cruise control, a lockable glove box, and a Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo.
The four-spoke steering wheel frames an 85-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and a combination gauge indicating coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows just under 50k miles.
The 2.4-liter OM616 diesel inline-four was rated at 67 horsepower and 97 lb-ft of torque when new. Maintenance performed in preparation for the sale an oil change and installation of a replacement fuel filter.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.
The window sticker shows initial delivery to Euro Motorcars in Marlow Heights, Maryland, colors, equipment, and a total suggested retail price of $22,019. Manufacturer’s literature including a stamped maintenance booklet are also included in the sale.