I have a particular fondness for MB diesels, having owned a couple:
A 1968 200D (last half year of the fintail), red with a white painted top. When I bought it in the trunk there were two 35 gallon tanks for a range of maybe 2500 miles. Used car salesman said it was used by a evangelist from Oral Roberts for his Mexican travels. I had the auto changed to four speed. Great car.
Also had a grey market 1981 MB 300D wagon with five cylinder.
posted by ken