Many of us know there are vehicles in our particular fields of interest that are terrible ideas to buy, let alone restore, yet we still cannot resist their allure. For me, I have a penchant for powerful, low-slung German… more»
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Euro-Spec 5-Speed: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
The R107-chassis Mercedes-Benz is an easy car to find if you’re simply looking for a summer cruiser or a moderately interesting hobby vehicle. However, these vehicles were effectively the poster child for the thriving gray market industry back in… more»
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BF Classified: 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL500
Mercedes-Benz’s R129 SL has aged into one of the great modern-classic roadsters, combining V8 performance, bank-vault build quality, and genuine long-distance comfort. This 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL500 has had just three owners, benefits from a long service history, and presents… more»
Rebuilt Drivetrain: 1963 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Engine
Unlike a classic Chevrolet or a Ford, finding the right replacement drivetrain for a classic Mercedes-Benz can be a real challenge, especially when the project involves one of the company’s early-1960s fuel-injected cars. While you can order up a… more»
BF Exclusive: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
A known history is always a positive attribute when searching for a classic to park in your driveway. This 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Hardtop Convertible ticks that box, as the seller purchased it from the original owner and has… more»
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Pizza Delivery Wagon: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
Is there a better color for a Mercedes diesel wagon than orange? No, no there isn’t. But, there’s probably not a better color for any vehicle. This one was painted orange by a previous owner to use as a… more»
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Rare 4WD Workhorse: 1967 Mercedes-Benz LA 911
There are unkillable machines, and then there are the ones that will survive a nuclear blast and tsunami at the same time. This 1967 Mercedes-Benz LA 911 falls squarely in the second category, as it looks like an absolute… more»
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Farm Vehicle: 1963 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 404
I have maintained a steady fascination with the Mercedes-Benz Unimog, for no other reason than I hope to someday have a sufficient spread of land that warrants owning a large, slow, overbuilt rig such as this. The seller actually… more»
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Ex-Ozzie Guillen: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300CE AMG
In my personal life, I’m a big fan of Mercedes-Benz products from the 1980s and 90s. For me, these were world-class products, known for impressive reliability and outstanding highway manners. They can also be impressive as modified specimens, with… more»
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Apricot Orange R107: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
If you were ever tired of seeing the R107-chassis Mercedes-Benz SL, I can’t say I blame you – they are seemingly everywhere. But all it takes is finding one with a defining feature, such as a paint job, to… more»
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10k Miles: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL
Steve McQueen has left an enduring legacy on popular culture in ways that many other celebrities has not. In addition to being a big screen legend, his identity – the things he touched, the items he favored, the purchases… more»
BF Exclusive: 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL 500
This 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 is an exceptionally tidy survivor that can still turn heads twenty-seven years after it left the showroom floor. The V8 under the hood delivers impressive performance, and its lack of exposure to snow and… more»
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BF Auction: 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500SL AMG
A few months back, an ad popped up for a 1982 Mercedes 500SL barn find. Since we enjoy this era of SLs and grey-market examples don’t show up here in Idaho often, we had to go take a look…. more»
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C107 Project: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC
There’s a good reason why the R107/C107 class of Mercedes-Benz models have long been among the most popular vehicles the company has ever sold. While we can grow accustomed to seeing them listed as basketcase projects on Marketplace and… more»
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41k Original Miles: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL Roadster
“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy.” I know I can’t sing, but I can’t tap dance either. Therefore, I’m a perfectly talentless entertainer. However, I am passionate about classic cars, and with summertime on our doorstep, it seems the… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL Roadster
UPDATE – This one sold quickly! It’s headed off to Reader Shane L’s home. Congrats to Shane and David! There are few feelings as enjoyable as slipping behind the wheel of a classic Convertible on a sunny day for… more»
