looked at 240d and 300d examples today and my "better half" has her heart set on a 240d (123 model...her first car). she does not understand that it is not made to cruise at 80+ (she has agreed to top speed of 75-80) and therefore i am hoping to find a 240d with a 5 cyl. (617.912 or 617.952) already transplanted. i see that it is not that unusual a conversion and am hoping to buy someone's old project. i would prefer a 4 or 5 spd. manual, but will consider all at the right price (i can always transplant a 4 or 5 spd. into it later). body and paint are unimportant...interior, engine, trans. must be in good condition. i hope someone has what i am looking for, because now that i know what i want...i can't wait to find it and start driving it.

 

I have an 81 240d the car is on 4 though not 5. The interior is flawless but does have some rust on the body. Trans and engine are fine. car gets 36 mpg right now. Anyhow if this is something you might be interested in let me know.