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Originally Posted by smashed54
my Canadian market 265 has quad round and auto. maybe from another market as you are so close to the border...
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That could be, good point, the Canada market cars were sometimes different.
The 1980 models are interesting in several other ways also. Only year when the diesel 200 series was technically a 260 (264/265), with a 260 VIN. 1982-85 they were considered 240s. As a 260, they also got some of the uplevel chrome trim and a front bumper chin spoiler that the 240 series cars didn't have, but they had manual windows and vinyl upholstery unlike the other 260 (GLE gas V6) cars. In effect they are "260 DL" models, something that only existed for the diesel engine cars; same combination of body/trim options was not available for anything with a gas engine.
They are also the only year when the diesel engine was sold in a chassis with the early style "small" dashboard, early style narrow wagon taillamps, and early style side mirrors. And the '80 cars had the one-year-only early style engine design with 11mm multiple-use headbolts instead of the later 12mm TTY bolts, and larger 32cc prechambers and a different IP and timing spec. So, interesting cars all around, and with some nice features especially for those who prefer the early style 200 series dash and body. I liked mine and it was nowhere near as nice as yours.
Again, great looking car, no doubt you will find a happy buyer even if it takes a little waiting thanks to the current situation.
