It was a European-delivery '81 240D, stickshift, manual windows, no sunroof, hubcap wheels and a trunk-triangle. It also was very rusty, but ran & drove great so my neighbor bought it, and really liked it. The car became his 'beach-diesel'. Just before it was stolen, he took it on a weeks vacation down the Outer Banks and it ran flawlessly. Unfortunately he only had liability insurance coverage.
Had I known the car was going to wind up being incinerated, I would've kept the trunk-triangle before I sold it!

Happy Motoring, Mark

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I saw thison facebook. Priceless.

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1995 E420 Schwarz
1995 E300 Weiss
#1987 300D Sturmmachine
#1991 300D Nearly Perfect
#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
OBK #42

Perhaps this story makes a case for URO parts.


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Just another day in motor city.

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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!!!

amazing

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1981 300TD 4 speed manual
Euro bumpers, zender valance and skirts, H&R springs, billy HD's, leveled sls, real AMG Pentas 16x8 et11, vdo boost/egt gauges intergrated into ash tray, eurolights, led 3rd brake light

I think I'd rather deal with getting re-dug in somewhere else than getting shot in the Detroit warzone. Money and connections are no good if you're 6 feet under.

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

I'm sure Roy'd rather too but real life is not so simple.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

This is really funny, what luck the phone was left on!

Growing up my family never locked our cars. They were all left in the driveway, keys in ignitions. We never locked the house either even on vacations, still don't in fact. Of course it helps to live in the boonies and have absolutely nothing of value!

Fantastic and reminds me of this video

DCVDNS - Mein Mercedes ("Brille" Das Album - 24.02.12) - YouTube

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

Detroit is an interesting town. Many areas are, as described, war zones, and others are great fun and VERY well patrolled. Downtown around Cobo Hall and Joe Lewis is fine. Greektown is one of my favorite places on earth. Other areas not so much. I wouldn't worry about going to the Auto Show or Autorama - but I'd stay in Southfield or Farmington or some such suburb.

Dan

Yeah we go there and leave, no need to stay, only a 3ish hour drive. Will be at the auto show Saturday unless there's a blizzard going on...

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

A lot more goes into any given area than just the area itself - as per the happenstance of a car-jacking. A guy in a very old car with his doors obviously unlocked and driving at a very low speed, may have been oblivious to his surroundings, and perhaps looked very inviting to a passer by on foot. I don't tarry at low speeds with doors unlocked around strangers, for that might invite a car-jacking. Not being aware of one's surroundings can get one in trouble at times, even in an ordinary urban setting. Personally, I've never had any trouble in the weeks and months spent in Detroit when working there. Regardless downtown, Highland Park area or the time I spent in outreaching suburbs. I walk and travel with a purpose, and perhaps that is the reason why - I don't know.

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'06 E320 CDI - PEWTER/CHARCOAL
'17 Corvette (C7) Stingray Vert /M7-speed manual trans/3LT/MSRC/FE2/Z51 19"-20" Blk wheels - Arctic White / Jet Black Napa leather interior

This probably tops the 240D vs Geo Metro legendary story!

Maybe he had a buddy try to steal the Geo Metro and they planned to have a race

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This would be great in a movie haha, just imagine the thugs face when that car crawled to a stop, priceless.

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Nosce Te Ipsum "Know thyself"

I can see this guy telling his buddies that he was in one of those bait cars the cops use but he managed to escape!

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Moss Gate Bed & Breakfast
1985 300 TD GG done in by a red light runner
1984 300 CD Sold
2008 Titian
2000 Cadillac SLS
1966 FLH Sold
2003 Harley Ultra