Mercedes

Patina Rat Rod? 1965 Mercedes 220 Sb

Note the title, it’s the seller’s suggestion, not mine! Now that I’ve got that matter out of the way, let’s consider the case of this 1965 Mercedes 220 Sb.  The seller also suggests that it possesses the vibe of… more»

Pristine 1982 Mercedes-Benz Turbo-Diesel Coupe

This 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300CD Turbo Diesel on eBay in Clermont, Florida, has 89,000 original miles and is, says the seller, a 100 percent rust-free example that’s been in a single family’s ownership since 1982. It’s hard to imagine finding a… more»

1934 Mercedes 500K The Classic Factory Replica

As one of the more beautiful cars of the 1930s, it’s easy to see why the styling of the Mercedes-Benz 500K has been copied so many times. The Classic Factory, operated by H.T. and Diana Price during the 1980s… more»

No Reserve Survivor! 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

The elegant Mercedes R107 (“r” for roadster) arrived in 1971, following the popular “pagoda” W113. Though it was a roadster and marketed as a personal luxury car against other sporty contenders, the R107’s underpinnings were not derived from the… more»

Euro Wagon: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280TE

Regarding European-market wagons, the Mercedes-Benz W123 is perhaps the best-recognized model line. There’s good reason for this, as their dependability is through the roof (for a European brand, at least), and it’s still a handsome design even today. That… more»

No Reserve Turbo Diesel: 1982 Mercedes 300TD Wagon

Is a project Mercedes 300TD Turbodiesel a money-pit? or a gem in the rough? That’s the question as we contemplate this 1982 300TD, fresh from storage. On the one hand, the seller has replaced enough parts so the wagon… more»

Luxurious One-Owner Wagon: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE

One of the family-hauler designs I miss frequently spotting on the roads is the tried and true station wagon, with Mercedes-Benz being no stranger to this marketplace.  The company produced its fair share of fine offerings over the years,… more»

1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman with Only 2,500 Miles

Here’s a special find: a basically untouched 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman limousine from the glory days, and with only 2,500 miles on the odometer. It’s in Fort Wayne, Indiana here on eBay, with bidding at just over $25,000. It’s… more»

Survivor SL: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560

This one’s a looker! I wouldn’t say I’m a big Mercedes-Benz fan, though I appreciate their engineering and genuineness. But I do have a thing for older SL models such as this 1989 560 SL.  And in this case,… more»

Low-Mile 1995 Mercedes E320 Wagon

I’m on a bit of a station wagon bender. Yesterday it was this 1953 Chevy, today I  have a 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 for your review and I’ll have another subject, either later today or tomorrow, one that some might… more»

1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL With Patina

The 1963 to 1971 Mercedes-Benz “Pagoda” SL, 230 through 280, is among the most breathtaking of global designs. On offer in Miami, Florida via eBay is this somewhat battered example of the 1964 230SL, the model that kicked off… more»

Yellow Plate Project: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

Many of us have likely owned a project car at some point that deserves restoration but isn’t in the cards for as long it’s in our care. This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is a largely undisturbed California yellow plate car… more»

Fine Fintail: 1964 Mercedes 220SE Coupe

In the mid-1950s, Mercedes began working on a replacement for its bread-and-butter Ponton cars. After several years of development, particularly focussed on safety thanks to engineer Béla Barényi, the W111 chassis emerged. The first cars were saloons, introduced in… more»

1971 Citroën SM and Dozens More Vintage Cars!

The Citroën SM was a French-built, high-performance coupé produced from 1970 to 1975. It finished third in the European Car of the Year honors in 1971 and was Motor Trend’s Car of the Year in 1972. Rarely seen today,… more»

Take Your Pick: Garage Stash of Imports

In a dusty garage in Dallas, Texas, there are at least four imported autos for sale. They all look to have been sitting there for some time and no mention is made if any of them run. Perhaps they… more»

Best Replica Ever: 1962 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing

For many of us European car nuts, a classic like the Mercedes-Benz 300SL is the stuff of dreams. It’s one of the most iconic cars ever built and certainly one of the most striking. You may not call it… more»

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