I would imagine just about everything leaks in an unrestored, 55 year old car.

I wonder what the w123 will be regarded as in 2035. Maybe it too, would be worth $100,000.

Since they made so many, probably not, but nice to think about.

I doubt even my SL as rare as it is would climb over 100.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

The 170s were the w136 chassis and were made before WWII and was the first car MB started making after the war. The pre-war models have a wood frame, while the post-war(1952-53) models have a steel frame. You will see models labeled 170D and 170DS, the "S" refers to the steal frame.
Here are a couple of links I found a while back-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_W136
http://www.west-4x4.demon.co.uk/om636/170D.html
I love these cars, I bet it's nearly impossible to find parts for them though.

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Spare engine would be awesome for converting to run on WVO.

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1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D
Automatic, A/C, Power Sunroof, Power Right Side Mirror
231K Miles FOR SALE MAKE OFFER

IIRC the engines in the 170's were the OM636, the same engine also used in refrigeration units and boat motors.
Please no boat anchor jokes.

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DJ


84 300D Turbodiesel 190K with 4 speed manual sold in 03/2012

...BIODIESEL READY...

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'99 S420, 155k
'91 VW Vanagon GL, 150k
'85 VW Vanagon GL, 120k
'82 VW Westy, aircooled, 165k

They used the same engine in the w120 180D's from 53-61. And I have read too about them being used as refrigeration units and boat motors.

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