The Mercedes 300D is a good reminder that mileage figures are relative. An unrepaired Jaguar XKE with over 100k on the clock is rare. A 300D that’s traveled the same distance is barely broken in, and other than routine… more»
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Senna’s Daily Driver: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16v Cosworth
As with almost any sport, the question of who is (or was) the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time will always ignite debate. If raw statistics are the determining factor, it is hard to look beyond Lewis Hamilton… more»
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Arctic White On Red: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
The Mercedes-Benz R107 is not unlike the C3/C4 Chevrolet Corvette, in my book: they made a ton of them, you can always find one for sale, but a truly decent one is still a car worth checking out. The… more»
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Rare Utility: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 170 S-V Diesel Pickup
Some classics are rare because they’ve become valuable over time, others were rare from the start. This 1955 Mercedes-Benz 170 S-V Diesel pickup, listed here on craigslist and located in Taos, New Mexico, falls firmly into the latter category…. more»
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Rare Find: 1959 Mercedes 190SL Convertible
Here’s a once-in-a-lifetime restoration opportunity for Mercedes-Benz collectors—a 1959 190SL Convertible that’s not only complete, but comes with an astonishing trove of original and spare parts. This car has been in the same family for over 50 years and… more»
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No Reserve Euro: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Just a few posts ago, we talked about how the R107-chassis Mercedes-Benz roadster suffered from being seen as commonplace, or at the very least, the sort of car you didn’t need to rush out to buy. There are exceptions… more»
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No Reserve R107: 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL
What amazes me about the R129-chassis Mercedes-Benz SL is how they still manage to find buyers, even after years of being regular fixtures on the cheap, used European car marketplace. These well-built machines have been commonplace for years, but… more»
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Cosworth Project: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
One of the hardest moments as a car enthusiast is getting deep into a project and then seeing an example that looks like a potentially better deal. This has happened a few times over the years to me, and… more»
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No Reserve! 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
Behold – the top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz R107: the 560 SL, this one minted in 1987, available here on eBay in a no-reserve auction. The bidding has reached $9000 and the car is located in Conway, South Carolina. Said to be… more»
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Restored Long Roof: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon
The Mercedes-Benz W123 lineup remains quite interesting at the moment, only because cheap sedans are still very easy projects to find and buy, junkyards still receive wagons and sedans at a decent clip, and high-end specialty shops are still… more»
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Running Project: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
There are certain vehicles that seemingly never go out of stock. The C3/C4 Chevrolet Corvette, the Mazda Miata, and the C107 Mercedes-Benz are cars that rarely prompt an urgent need to buy. Now, of course, if you find the… more»
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Barn Find Diesel: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240 D
The Mercedes-Benz W123 is the sort of car that becomes like a family member: even when it’s old and kind of annoying, you still want to keep it around (I kid, I kid – family members are never annoying.)… more»
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Horizon Blue Pagoda: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
One of the best attributes of a vintage Mercedes-Benz is how usable the car is, even if it hails from the 60s or 70s. Their excellent highway manners and solid construction allows for continued stewardship of an antique car… more»
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79k-Mile Survivor: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D
My fifth-grade teacher always drove a Mercedes-Benz, which was an oddity in my rust-belt corner of the country not only because of its economic implications but also because of its birthplace. Here in Michigan, especially back in the 1980s,… more»
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$10 Million Barn Find: Jay Leno Reveals The Rarest Mercedes Gullwing
If an automobile find is exciting enough to pique the interest of Jay Leno, there’s not a much better indicator that something special is going on, especially when the car sold at auction for nearly $10 million. That’s the… more»
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Avantgarde Azzurro Edition: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190E
These days, finding a collectible car that doesn’t cost an absolute fortune isn’t exactly easy. One life hack you could use, however, if you’re looking for exclusivity that doesn’t break the bank is to find a model offered overseas… more»
