1967 Mercedes-Benz 200-Series 200D

I am updating my listing as I repaired some of the checklist items.
I purchased this car on eBay in early 2007, I did as close to a frame off restoration as can be done on a unibody car over the next 3.5 years. I finished it the week before getting married in Nov 2010 and it served as our get away car. All of the interior was removed, most of the interior was in good condition and simply cleaned but the rubber sill covers and all door gaskets were replaced, the cloth over the interior door seals was replaced. New rubber floor mats were installed and the back glass gasket had leaked so the rear carpet on the parcel shelf was replaced and the right side floor pan and rusted through and a replacement was installed. A local upholstery shop patched the back of the seat with the correct MB tex rosette pattern but there is a visible seam where the patch was made it is shown in a photo. The entirety of the brake system was redone, the booster is a new old stock unit that cost a small fortune. The front brakes were completely replaced, the rear drums were machined and they are so large that I had to go to a machine shop that works on large trucks to get them done, all other rear brake hardware was replaced. The engine was removed, the oil pan removed and everything underneath inspected, the glow plugs were replaced after reaming and the injectors and pump were all gone over, the entire engine was detailed and the vacuum pump, alternator and AC compressor were rebuilt, water pump and oil pump replaced. The suspension was replaced in its entirety with new coil springs, rubber bushings and shocks, the exhaust system was completely replaced and the transmission was resealed and cleaned as was the rear axle, the clutch was replaced as was the clutch hydraulic system. The synchromesh transmission works and the clutch is only required for 1st and R. The fuel tank was dropped and cleaned. Front wheel bearings were replaced. The original Kuhlmeister AC is in working order and blows cold, all 3 blower speeds work. Really on a mechanical end not much was left undone and everything was done right with original Mercedes parts. Even relatively trivial details work, the clock, the radio (rebuilt by Becker and an accessory jack was added so you can play audio from your phone/MP3 player), the antenna is a real Hirschmann, the cabin air filters were replaced, all gauges work, etc. Everything rubber was replaced and the steering was rebuilt. I was a bachelor at the time and self employed so I spent all my free time and money on this car. I bought the car for 4K and invested 14K in all the parts and a few subbed out jobs like alignment and back glass gasket replacement. To my knowledge the new owner has just a few concerns:
1)The AC is presently filled with CFC 12 (Butane), after repairing the AC system I was reluctant to charge it with R12 given the expense and worry it could still leak though it held vacuum for 48 hours. This system as is will not lend itself to R134 (no electric fan and presently filled with the oil for R12 and the York compressor is not the best ever made, durable as heck but not as efficient as modern rotary type). Technically you are supposed to label the system as filled with CFC 12. I wanted to avoid any non factory stickers or labels, I made an exception for a vintage NRA sticker that was in the back glass when I got it. Anyway, it has held CFC 12 for 7.5 years so we can trust it is leak free, I can remove it or you can choose to keep it, but don't let an AC shop evacuate it into there R12 containment. Keep in mind a complete working kuhlmeister ac unit is quite rare they typically sell for 4K alone if you can find one. This was original to the car when it was sold in 1967.
2)The tires are 8 years old, the car is garage kept and they look practically new, but due to age they should be replaced. I found out after I bought the vintage Michellin Bias ply tube tires from Coker that mine was originally shipped with wide white walls as I got the factory sheet from Mercedes with the specs (factory spec sheet and classic center "Zertificate" is included. I would add those, I bought glue on white walls and include them, I never got a chance to put them on and I tried a white wall paint and it just turned brown.
3) On a cosmetic end it needs paint, as far as I can tell this is a second paint job shown, where the paint is chipped it appears to be 2 layers thick. The exterior shell is rust free save for a spot on the lower drivers door as shown and some surface rust where ever there are chips and I try to include photos of every chip and blemish. To what I can see the car was repainted once. Where it is chipped there appears to be 2 layers of paint.
4)The bumpers have some minor dents, all bright work is present though most of the chrome has some level of surface rusting, the bumpers are very good but the air intake trim around the grill is in fair condition. The aluminum brightwork has oxidation (though it is much less than I see on most 80's Mercedes I encounter) and I would consider the condition very good.
5)The rusted floor pan I did myself with a correct floor pan panel I bought. it is not the best job, you may choose to redo it, but I would just grind it and paint it, structurally it works, but I am not the best welder, especially upside down with sparks raining on me. The floor has no undercoating so what you see is what you get, nothing is being hidden or passed off and overall it is in excellent condition. I also had some pin hole repairs in the trunk and that was all done with metal (filled with welding) and the same in the driver side sill plate, to my knowledge there is no bondo or half as$ work on this car and save for a few door dings and small dents, it has a very good straight body and is absolutely complete.
6)The headliner has some sun damage at the back, it could be replaced but it is also overall in good shape, no other tears or sags.
7)The windshield has some deep pits but is usable and not cracked, chipped or delaminated. I am including a windshield gasket as I had planned to replace it and never got to it.
8)One back seatbelt is mismatched (blue color) it was this way when I got it and I have never found a replacement.
Despite the minor flaws it is very complete it even has the coco fiber floor mats and an optional accessory tach (original Mercedes/VDO) which works and a period correct first aid kit mount, though the box is from a 70's car, I believe 60's was black. The jack works, spare is present and the tool kit even spare box of fuses is all there, a couple tools are mismatched and in black oxide which is period correct for Ponton's, the 60's tools were the bright finish. The keys are all original by the correct manufacturers and work, even the glove box lock (glove box and trunk are one key, doors another, ignition another and the other "key" is to pull up the antennae) I also have every book, all of my receipts and all of the old owners receipts. To my knowledge this car was originally bought by a BATF revenue agent to bust moonshiners as he hoped the tractor sound would throw them off. His widow sold the car to a second owner who essentially gave up on it and left it parked due to the brakes failing. I bought it from him off eBay. The original owners metal dealer tag and his receipts are included. On the mileage, I have put less than 1000 miles on this car since I bought it. It shows 80,322 miles, however it only goes up to 99,999, by the receipts and service records I can piece together, it is 180,322 but I cannot verify that 100%. While the fluids are in good shape and I changed the fluids last winter and all filters, it should be done again soon.
I suppose the question every one asks is why am I selling. This is simple, this car, as awesome as it is, has 55 hp, it redlines at 82mph, it takes 30 seconds to go from 0-60, that is not because something is wrong with it, those are the factory specs. It would be an awesome car for someone in a small town, for a collector, for a parade, for a dealer showroom, but it is limited in usefulness as a daily driver in a busy city or a hilly area. I spent the last 4 years working on building up a stronger 240d engine for it, I will include that engine if you are interested, it is completely stripped and cleaned and is a 1974 block but the head needs to be rebuilt and it needs new sleeves, rods, pistons, my goal was to make a hybrid turbo engine from 240 and 300 parts, even in stock condition it would be a drop in 20 hp upgrade once rebuilt. I am happy to answer any questions or email any additional photos of areas on request, having been burned buying a car on eBay my goal is complete and fair disclosure. If you buy this car and are not familiar with vintage Mercedes diesels, the glow plugs are the slow glow series type, you pull a handle like pinball lever and inside when they are warmed up a coil behind what looks like a salt shaker top glows, then you pull further to engage the starter, once started you let go. It starts usually on the first try, no fuel or oil leaks, it is old school so there is an idle adjustment knob and it takes a while to warm up. Bottom line, the average guy off the street cannot figure out how to start it so expect the delivery company to need help, once you know how it works it is a simple system and I will include writted instructions for the delivery agent you choose.

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