It's unfortunate that your car isn't worth much more than it's value in scrap. Even a really nice (original) example of an early 240 doesn't bring much.

I know if I were looking at a '79 242 I would look at it expecting nothing to work, at least not reliably. I'd be making a tally of everything that needed replaced and what it would cost in the end to make it work. If a seller can inspire some confidence that they care about the car and have maintained it then that goes a long way with me. I once had a guy tell me that in the seven years he owned the car (a '93 245) he really didn't have to do much work on it at all. That was my sign. He hadn't maintained it and ultimately it showed.

Clean it up inside and out, scars and all. Let the potential buyer know that you've done regular maintenance on it. Be forthcoming, he/she expects problems, probably better that they hear them all from you than basing their offer on the assumption that it has all those problems.



What's with the thumbs down on Dylan's post people? An anonymous disapproval without explanation? How lame. If you don't like a particular something, let it be known!