** Diesel ** 1973 Mercedes Benz 280c Coupe Origional Paint Not 280se 280ce W114 on 2040-cars

Wow! 1973 280c Mercedes-Benz W114 Coupe. I recently aquired this unique Benz as barn find while picking up another car. I was amazed to see a diesel emblem on the back of a 73 280c and had to ask " Is there really a diesel in that Benz? "  Sure enough there was and the owner was very excited to show me how great the car ran and started. Although this 280c is not 100% roadworthy it could be with little work. Engine and trans are  in good running condition but still should be serviced due to the lack of use over the last 10yrs. The brakes need work to make the car road worthy, no leaks but the pedal is a bit hard and the front passenger side brake caliper sticks. Emergency brake works but the brake light stays on in the instrument cluster.  All gauges are working including temp, fuel, speedo the clock however just makes noise. Aftermarket radio is installed and the origional radio is gone. Interior is all there with nothing missing. Seats are in decent shape. Dash has a crack and some heat damage but for the most part the interior will clean up.

DRIVETRAIN:
After some research I can't find any info that they made a 1973 280c witha diesel engine. I'm not sure of the engine model currently in the car or when it was installed and the conversion was completed. If it was converted they did a excellent job becuase everything looks factory and the fact all the gauges work with the diesel motor shows someone knew what they where doing. The engine has a block heater but even this morning being only 25degrees outside the car started right up. To start the car you first have to turn the ignition key to the on postion, then pull a leaver on the left side of the dash almost all the way out waite 30 secounds or so untill the glow plug light in the dash turns a burnt orange color. At that point you then pull the lever all the way out and she fire right up everytime! To turn off the car you push the lever all the way in and remove the key. Runs great and there is a idle adjuster located on the dash but I've yet to turn it. At start up theres little to no smoke also depends on how cold it is outside. Again with needing brakes I was only able to drive the car a short distance. It's slow and with one caliper hanging up it doesnt help. With a weekends worth of work and go over fluids this 280c could be a great driver.

BODY / EXTERIOR:
 The exterior of the car is all origional and still has the origional paint at least what's left of it. Top sides of the Benz has large areas of thin paint which has leaded to some surface rust. Fenders, rear quarters, doors are all solid but there is areas with rust with no signs of every having body work or bondo. Passenger rocker has a whole the size of a dime. Also there are some rust bubbles hear and there. Floors are good except passenger side rear floor where it bends to meant the rear seat. I noticed it while the car was on a lift otherwise  the undercariage is solid but again is not perfect there is surface rust just normal wear for a 40+ year old car. Rear chrome around the window is missing. Windsheild is cracked.

INTERIOR:
All origional with exception to the radio. Seats are ok and could clean up. The worst part is the crack in the dash and the vent on the dash has been damaged from the sun. Check out the photo's.

Overall this could be a fun easy project for someone or with a little work it would be a great driver or fuel saver with the high mpg diesel engine.  The 1973 w114 280c where know for having carb problems. Being a diesel you can enjoy the classic 280c with the reliabilty of a diesel.  Clear Nj title. $500  Deposit due within 24hrs Balance due within 7 days. Pickup location is Berlin Nj 08009