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My small W123 Collection - ID240D - 01-25-2011
Well I now have three daily driver W123's. Thought I would share a few pictures of them.
First Mercedes I bought was Bella a 1982 240D. It has a little over 312,000 on the clock and still runs like a dream and it has the four speed. It was in really bad shape when I bought it but with some TLC has turned out to be a good car.
The shape it was in before I bought it:
![[Image: Truck044.jpg]](http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb91/9812VCTD/1982%20Mercedes%20Benz%20240D/Truck044.jpg)
After some TLC:
![[Image: 100_2750.jpg]](http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb91/9812VCTD/1982%20Mercedes%20Benz%20240D/100_2750.jpg)
I need to get some better pictures.
The second car I bought was this awesome 1983 300D Sasha. It has around 250K on the clock. It has had alot of work done to it and is a pleasure to run down the road. Here is some info on it.
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300DT, 3.0L Inline 5 Turbo Diesel, 237,000, Automatic. Rare Russet Brown.
2nd owner since 2005, Rig has been custom modified as a highway cruiser. Everything has had attention at one time or another. Here is a list of the highlights.
Vogtland Series II Sport Suspension, 40mm drop front, 30rear. This was a special group buy that I put together on peachparts.com (Vintage Mercedes Diesel Forum)
Bilstein HD Shocks. Increased dampening, firm not harsh. Ride overall is outstanding, upgraded sway links, stays flat in the corners. Factory skid plate.
Ronal 16" Wheels. Period specific AMG Stock from the 123 chassis era. 8.5" width, Low ET. Currently running Continental Extreme Contact DWS. Stock Bundts included.
AirResearchT3 Turbo.48trim in good shape. Upgraded Bosio injectors bench tested @147bar. Smooth power upgrade, slight mpg gain.
2.47 Rear End, pulls strong on the open road 75+mph, near 30mpg. Fischer-Hydraulik Stainless Steel brake lines, rock solid braking, less fade.
Custom intake, Stefs Fabrication Oil Separator, Green Air Filter, EGR delete. Modified afterglow glow plug system.
Plantdrive VegTherm Inline Fuel Heater. Stanadyne FM100 Inline Fuel Filter. Veg ready. Was brewing my own biodiesel, but you can run clean WVO three season.
Hella H4 Ecode Headlights. H1 Yellowstar Fogs. Drastically improved lighting overall. Glass tint 35% on the sides, 20% in the back.
Alpine CD deck, 4.5" front. Custom rear deck, 12" Blaupunkt subwoofer, 6.75" Separates, 2 Blaupunkt Amps. 1.0Farad Capacitor. Sounds great.
EGT Probe/VDO Pyrometer, and VDO Voltage Monitor inset in custom real carbon fiber faceplate.
Before the euro goodies:
![[Image: 003.jpg]](http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb91/9812VCTD/003.jpg)
After the euro goodies:
![[Image: 019.jpg]](http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb91/9812VCTD/019.jpg)
Rear shot:
![[Image: 054.jpg]](http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb91/9812VCTD/054.jpg)
RE: My small W123 Collection - dieselboy - 01-25-2011
I want a 2.47 rear end... Nice car. There is a identical one down here that the owner of a merc shop drives everyday that looks like it belongs on the showroom floor.
RE: My small W123 Collection - ID240D - 01-25-2011
And I just bought this 1979 300TD last week. It has 149K on the clock and is in need of some TLC. I ordered the upgraded glow plugs and new window switches and will tinker from there. I am currently working on buying a second seat with headrests and a third row seat. I will keep everyone posted as I make more progress on it.
Loaded up and headed home:
![[Image: MB1.jpg]](http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb91/9812VCTD/MB1.jpg)
Front shot:
![[Image: MB5.jpg]](http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb91/9812VCTD/MB5.jpg)
Rear shot:
![[Image: MB4.jpg]](http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb91/9812VCTD/MB4.jpg)
Parked next to my wife's 2005 Audi Allroad:
![[Image: MB3.jpg]](http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb91/9812VCTD/MB3.jpg)
Some goodies in the side pocket:
![[Image: MB2.jpg]](http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb91/9812VCTD/MB2.jpg)
I have really enjoyed these cars and hope to keep improving on them.
Justin
RE: My small W123 Collection - Diesel-Wiking - 01-25-2011
nice rides
RE: My small W123 Collection - dieselboy - 01-26-2011
What size tires are on the 83'?
I run 245/55 16 on a 8" rim with 11mm backspacing.
RE: My small W123 Collection - ID240D - 01-26-2011
(01-26-2011, 02:47 PM)dieselboy What size tires are on the 83'?
I run 245/55 16 on a 8" rim with 11mm backspacing.
I am not sure the car is in heated storage right now if I get a chance I will go down and take a look but I think they are the same size as the ones you listed.