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W123 1978 240D Sedan w/ 4-SpeedIt's been a little while, but we are excited to announce that we have a complete 4-speed manual transmission conversion kit available! We just started stripping down this Mercedes 1978 W123 240D and all the transmission parts are in great shape. If you are looking to convert you W123 Mercedes-Benz with an OM617 engine, or even a W116 or W1 …
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This Mercedes 280E features a great set of Euro bumpers which we are offering as a pair to the first customer who wants a sleeker look on their US-style W123. These will fit any W123 Sedan or Coupe model and include the mounting brackets you'll need for installation. In addition, this W123 has a Euro-style interior in blue that's in really great shape that we are off …
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Unfortunately Mercedes-Benz has again discontinued offering pistons for the OM617 turbodiesel motor, with no expected future release date. These same pistons have been unavailable from Mahle for many years, and unfrotuantely they won't put them back into production without a pretty massive order. This is frustrating to say the least, but now we have another solution …
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Over the years it's been getting harder and harder to come across any OM617 turbodiesel motors with less than even 200k miles. Most of them have been snatched up for engine swaps, or the cars have *gasp* been crushed. Every once in a while we are able to offer an engine with less than 160k miles and it feels like an accomplishment, but this Mercedes OM617 turbo diesel e …
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It's been a few years since we've had a Ponton in our salvage yard, though not for lack of trying. At over 60 years old, it's no wonder these cars and the parts have gotten so hard to come by. While not the most valuable of classic Mercedes these days, the Pontons are an integral part of Mercedes-Benz history, and their unique rounded look is sure to turn heads and dr …
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