When I was in the Navy and stationed aboard ship at Mayport Florida, I knew an officer who owned a Mercedes just like I now own. I would see him driving on base all the time. I thought that car was the most classy thing I had ever seen and would love to have one.
It was out of my reach at the time, but I never stopped dreaming. I eventually got one real cheap, but it was really ready for the scrap heap, and I sold it for such.
Years passed and a very good doctor friend of mine who had too many classic Mercedes-Benzes gave me her 240D for my birthday! I was like a kid in a candy store, and love the car.
By the way, it is the same “everything” that the officer owned, right down to the color!
I drive it to car shows and on other trips in New England. My dream of many years came true. This is my baby and I love her.
So I would tell others “live your dreams” if possible, they can come true.
— Danny Delancy, New Preston CT
Thank you for publishing my “Classic Car” story. I love reading about others, and look forward to this section with great anticipation. Great job!
Danny Delancy-New Preston, CT.
I have a 1982 MB 240D that is original and capable of running on biofuels like vegetable oil etc. I can only wonder if your 1975 240D does? Thanks, just curious.