While I dream of the day my Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 sedan looks as good as this 1969 280SE, I’ll just enjoy sharing photos of what looks like… more»
Feb 13, 2019 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Backyard Gold? 1958 Mercedes 190SL
The Mercedes 190SL enjoyed a massive spike in value not too long ago, thanks to the outrageous climb the iconic 300SL coupe and roadster made in years… more»
Feb 10, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Missing Something: 1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16
I tend to check craigslist weekly for posting of Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 projects in the hopes I don’t see a car that looks like a more sensible… more»
Feb 5, 2019 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Too Far Gone? 1959 Mercedes Ponton Pair
This listing for a pair of Mercedes-Benz 220 cars, otherwise known as Pontons, in coupe and convertible form. The seller acknowledges the pair represents an extremely ambitious… more»
Feb 5, 2019 • For Sale • 20 Comments
11,878 Original Miles: 1968 Mercedes 220D
The seller of this 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220D claims it has under 12,000 original miles. It is equipped with the desirable manual transmission along with the long-lived diesel… more»
Feb 2, 2019 • Exclusives • 5 Comments
Success Story: Mercedes 280SEL Leaves the Georgia Collection!
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more… more»
Jan 31, 2019 • Sightings • 10 Comments
Gray Market Field Find! 1981 Mercedes 280SL
Barn Finds reader Sean S. sent in these photos of a long-forgotten R107-chassis Mercedes-Benz 280SL, parked on a farm in Georgia many years ago. It’s a desirable Euro-spec… more»
Jan 25, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Diesel in the Barn: 1979 Mercedes 300SD
The W116 Mercedes sedan is a vehicle you can almost always seemingly find for sale, somewhere, in varying levels of condition. Mostly, they are cheap projects with… more»
Jan 25, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Original Condition 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
This red roadster is a 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL convertible. It is currently up to a bid price of $50,000 but the reserve is not yet met…. more»
Jan 22, 2019 • Sightings • 9 Comments
Junkyard Finds: Classics at Yank-A-Part Yard
One of the comments I make most frequently to salvage yard owners is that they should put their most unusual or special parts cars and trucks online,… more»
Jan 20, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rust-Free Fintail: 1966 Mercedes 190
This classic Mercedes-Benz 190 – otherwise known as a “fintail” – is a California black plate car that appears to be for sale by a late-model used… more»
Jan 20, 2019 • For Sale • 69 Comments
Gullwing Barn Find: 1954 Mercedes 300SL
This is an update of sorts, as Tom Cotter originally helped shed light on this desirable 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing that had been slumbering in a Florida… more»
Jan 18, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Barely Broken-In: 1974 Mercedes 280 S
Normally, when a W116 Mercedes appears for sale, it is either a lower-tier model with huge miles or a restored 6.9L car that’s going for all the… more»
Jan 14, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Cheap Long Roof: 1979 Mercedes 300TD
This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD looks like a potential bargain for any W123 shoppers out there. The asking price is just $1,850 for a car that looks decently… more»
Jan 12, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Restored And Ready: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230S
Some people will look at a project car and be virtually salivating at the prospect of breaking out the grinder, the welder, spanners, hammers, and all manner… more»
Jan 11, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
China Blue Estate: 1983 Mercedes 300TD
While Mercedes’ W123 cars are best known for their ability to tolerate excessive miles and years of neglect, it’s always nice to find one that’s been lovingly… more»
Jan 2, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Manual Transmission Sedan: 1970 Mercedes 250
Stick-shift Mercedes-Benz cars aren’t exactly common, so this 1970 Mercedes 250 stands out for its manual configuration. There’s not much else to write home about, other than… more»
Dec 29, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rusty Fintail: 1965 Mercedes 220
There’s something serene about this 1965 Mercedes-Benz 220 resting on among the ferns in New Hampshire. While it is quite rusty, the seller contends there’s plenty of… more»
Dec 24, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Accident Free: 1973 Mercedes 280C
The Mercedes W114 coupe is an elegant two-door version of the company’s venerable sedan that was positioned below the S-class when new. Although a fine car with… more»
Dec 22, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Swiss Edition: 1963 Mercedes Unimog S404
How do you assign value to a rig like a Unimog? It’s a tough call for me, personally, as I don’t have the kind of property that… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • Our Projects • 20 Comments
Junkyard Cosworth Updates: Junkyard Parts Score!
I’m sure this comes as no surprise that I’ve continued to acquire parts for my will-it-ever-run Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth project at an alarming rate. Before I… more»
Dec 18, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Diesel Coupe: 1981 Mercedes 300CD
This listing for a running and driving 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300CD is challenging to decipher, but the car in question looks like a solid foundation for a mild… more»
Dec 17, 2018 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Automotive Icon: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
The word “iconic” is used so often to describe cars of all types, but within the Mercedes-Benz marque, the 300SL Gullwing is a car that definitely deserves… more»
Dec 13, 2018 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Hardly Original: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
This listing ends within a few hours, so you’ll have to make moves if you wish to bid on this unusual 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16. As most… more»
