Car auctions can be hit or miss, with some of them simply stocked with over-restored muscle cars that will never be worth as much as what you pay for them in the heat of the moment, and others full… more»
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Aug 4, 2021 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Big Estate Sale: Mostly Fords and Model Trains!
When I see an estate sale involving several cars, I always wonder how they came to be gathered in one location and why. Case-in-point is this group of 21 cars located in a huge garage on a large piece… more»
Jul 11, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Commanding Coupe: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
I love this vintage Mercedes! Especially the two-door hardtop body style such as this 1969 280SE. I also don’t know a whole about them but I’ve never let that stop me before so let’s look at this beautiful coupe,… more»
Jun 30, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Gray Market Survivor: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL
The W116 chassis Mercedes-Benz is hardly an uncommon sight on various websites and classifieds. It’s commonplace to the point that it’s not exactly sought out as a collector car. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve a closer look,… more»
Jun 13, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Show Quality: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Aside from perhaps a Gullwing, the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is one of the most desirable cars the company has ever built. The 2-door luxury roadster was manufactured between 1955-63 and saw total production of just shy of 26,000 units…. more»
Jun 12, 2021 • Auctions • 11 Comments
Jeeps, Cadillacs and More: 41 Cars and Trucks
Most car collectors tend to focus on a particular brand, period, or body type. But in the case of the Moizard couple out of Strathcona Country, Alberta, Canada, they have a little bit of everything here. This is a… more»
Jun 10, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Hidden Auction Gems? Government Surplus Sale!
You never know what you’ll find at auctions featuring government-owned surplus or repossessions, as this latest assortment from auction company Bid Fast and Last goes to show you. The auctioneer specializes in all manners of sales, from estate clean-outs… more»
Jun 7, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Time to Bid! Lucky Collector Car Auctions Spring Classic
The 2021 Spring Classic event managed by Lucky Collector Car Auctions will feature a wide range of classics of every shape and size imaginable, happening both online and in-person June 12 and 13, 2021. This year’s collection is bursting… more»
Jun 5, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Euro 5-Speed: 1995 Mercedes-Benz E250 Wagon
If you’re a fan of wagons, you likely are already familiar with the W124-chassis Mercedes-Benz longroof. The E-Class wagon variant of this vintage is sought after not only for its reliability, but also its immense practicality thanks to a… more»
Jun 4, 2021 • Our Projects • 33 Comments
What’s in Jeff’s Garage? Nothing!
I wish I had better news for you all about my collection of barn finds, garage finds, and unconventional projects, but sadly, this is all I have to offer at the moment. We actually moved to a new house… more»
May 29, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Collection Sell-Off: Corvette 427, Mercedes 450SEL And More!
This listing for a trio of collector cars up for sale on craigslist in Seattle shows a familiar backdrop, as we previously featured another car from this seller. Now, he’s apparently unloading several other cars, which includes a 1975… more»
Apr 14, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Forgotten Family Heirloom: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
This is a great story, and one that rarely happens: the family associated with a special car that loses its storage space actually decides to collect all the parts together and get it into the hands of an owner… more»
Mar 29, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Diesel Survivor: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
The Mercedes-Benz W126 chassis is a masterpiece of over-engineering, and has long been looked at as a benchmark for 1980s luxury sedans. Despite these credentials, they’re not worth a whole lot today, largely because they get driven into the… more»
Mar 22, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Priscilla Presley’s Benz: 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC
How much would you pay for a supposed celebrity car? That’s the question to ask yourself about this 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC that supposedly belonged to Priscilla Presley. Elvis apparently bought the car for her in January before his passing… more»
Mar 17, 2021 • Our Projects • 29 Comments
Todd’s Rods! What’s in the Garage?
Before reading on, take your best guess to identify each of the vehicles visible here! For my 1000th Barnfinds post (and after multiple requests) I’m sharing a glimpse of the current fleet here on Fitch Mountain aka Todd’s Island… more»
Mar 14, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rusty But Worthy: 1975 Mercedes-Benz Unimog
Few vehicles command the type of respect a Mercedes Unimog does. First of all, these trucks are brutes, pure and simple, no matter which way you look at it. But of course, what good is a brute if it… more»
