Replicas of classic cars usually miss their mark at some point. Often, the fit and finish of panels aren’t ideal, or there are problems with finer details. However, occasionally a replica appears that rewrites the rule books. That is… more»
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Fully Restored 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 S
Certain cars have a sense of occasion or a sense of being more regal than the humdrum family sedan. Rolls Royce would be a classic example of this which they have maintained to this day. Another brand that had… more»
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BF Auction: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon
There is a period of time in the 1970s and 1980s when Mercedes Benz was code for ‘massively reliable’ and ‘built like tanks’. They had a reputation of going, and going and going with very little to go wrong…. more»
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Euro Spec Bishop’s Car: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
What a great story this 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280SE has – so great, in fact, it’s surprising that it was left for dead in the seller’s barn. It’s not like it was involved in a bank heist or smuggled a… more»
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4-Speed Swap: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon
Oftentimes, we look at certain collector or enthusiast cars and say, “If only it came with a stick.” While I have no grand aversion to automatics, there is a general feeling that a manual will be less costly to… more»
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4-Door Convertible? 1966 Mercedes 230 S
Well, there’s a lot going on here. Besides the very non-Mercedes-Benz color selection, this 1966 230 S has some rather notable facets. The seller admits this one’s a project but claims that it ” will take little to complete“…. more»
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9 Elegant Classics! Tony Vincent Estate Collection
When you run across an auto auction being hosted by Gooding & Company, it’s a good sign that something really special is going on there. G&C has not quite been in business for 20 years but they’ve already sold… more»
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Whole Collection For Sale!
Billed as “unusual,” I guess “usual” is a relative term. Buicks, AMCs, Mercedes-Benzes, customs…all of these are legitimate classics in their own right, and most seem to be in decent condition. Special thanks to Britt Boughey for letting us… more»
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Recently Revived: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230TE
Finding an affordable classic station wagon that would be equally at home as a daily driver or undertaking a cross-country adventure can prove a challenge, but that is what is on offer with this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230TE. These wagons… more»
Warehouse Find Pagoda: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
Imagine having the foresight to grab every car that might potentially be worth a few bills someday and stashing it in your warehouse. That’s the key: a warehouse. It’s not hard to acquire potential project vehicles, but having the… more»
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Four on the Floor: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
This is one of the cooler W108 Mercedes-Benz cars I’ve seen. It’s a desirable short-wheelbase example but that’s not the only thing that sets it apart: it has a four-speed manual gearbox on the floor, and the seller claims… more»
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Found in a Warehouse! 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
Cracking open an old warehouse and finding vintage cars inside is the stuff most car guy dreams are made of, and this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE is just such a discovery. With another Mercedes of a similar vintage parked nearby,… more»
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Fangio’s Favorite: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
In previous articles here at Barn Finds, I have raised questions designed to spark spirited debate. These have generally revolved around determining the first or best muscle car of all time, but I have so far steered clear of… more»
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Forgotten Luxury: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL
It’s amazing how little time it takes for a car that was once the most complicated, luxury-loaded model you can buy to become a moldy, forgotten shell of its former self. This 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL was the best of… more»
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Rare Barn Find: 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Roadster
We often forget given how much of the spotlight is devoted to the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing and Roadster that there were other high-end models in the company’s lineup that are just as exclusive and sought-after today. That includes rare… more»
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Mike Tyson’s Car! 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Celebrity cars are an interesting subset of the collector car hobby. Some people truly are compelled to pony up the cash in order to own a car or truck once driven by a TV personality or a sports legend…. more»
