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»
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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»
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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»
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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»
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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»
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54K Original Miles: 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220SEB
This handsome 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220SE coupe is an unrestored example featuring a factory sunroof and extensive documentation. The seller has a fairly full picture of its ownership history, with much of its time spent in the care of a… more»
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31k Mile 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
As with many classic cars, certain models have really become ascendant in values as of late and one of the more notable standouts is the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL such as this 1959 example. When I spied its $79,190 price… more»
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1935 Mercedes-Benz Roadster Replica
Owning a pre-war Mercedes-Benz Roadster can be a wonderful experience…right up to the moment that it suffers a mechanical issue. It’s at that moment when an owner will start looking at a second mortgage on the family home. Or… more»
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Cheap Droptops: Mercedes Collection for Sale
The widow of the original owner of a collection of Mercedes-Benz convertibles has seemingly set some very reasonable prices on three W124 cabriolets and one R129 drop top. This is an interesting collection to have, as these cars didn’t… more»
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Baby Blue Survivor: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D
Another day, another clean W123! This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300D is more typical of the diesel-powered Benzes we see, and the one that has survived with cockroach-like abilities in third world countries and the United States alike. Here, they’re cherished… more»
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Rare Koenig Special: 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL
The year 1981 approximately marks the low-point of 1980s American automotive performance, a slumber that lasted from the mid-’70s to the mid-’80s while manufacturers came to grips with demands for lowered vehicle emissions and increased fuel economy. Onto that… more»
