The Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG SUV is a vehicle that I’ve been enamored by for many years. I had the chance to drive one that a friend had on a loan from a dealer that had a black G55 under… more»
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Jan 31, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
25K Miles: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL
There are lots of R107-series Mercedes-Benz for sale at a given moment, and you can certainly find a drop-top beater for chump change. Of course, it will have myriad issues and never be much fun to own, but it… more»
Jan 30, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Project Pagoda: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL
Just when you thought it was near impossible to find a cheap project, along comes this 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Pagoda for the very reasonable price of $12,000 or best offer. Now, this car needs everything, but it’s at least… more»
Jan 23, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
One of 104: 1963 Mercedes 190SL
Here we have what appears to be a very solid-driving example of the Mercedes-Benz 190SL, a car that has enjoyed a precipitous price rise in recent years. It’s a very late 1963 model on Craigslist in Manhattan, though the… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Off-Road Hauler: 1972 Mercedes Unimog 4×4
If you were to ask one of my closest car buddies which vehicle I am most likely to attempt to buy, he would shout out “UNIMOG!” immediately. Now, of course, there are no immediate plans to own one of… more»
Jan 15, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Turbo Diesel Two-Door: 1983 Mercedes 300CD
Like so many other middle-of-the-road classics, the W123-series Mercedes-Benz got a bit of a price bump in recent years thanks to pandemic-era pricing. That trend has leveled off significantly for many of these cars and the W123 is not… more»
Jan 14, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Long List of New Parts: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230
Using the W110 chassis, the 230 had an inline-6 engine whereas the 200 and 200D (diesel) employed 4-cylinder power. This survivor-quality sedan is a solid sedan having recently had a host of mechanical work done. It carries just a… more»
Jan 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Estate Find: 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE
Estate finds can be fascinating because the unearthed classics can often be buried treasures. Such is the case with this 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE. Its deceased former owner treated it to a restoration around ten years ago. Although it… more»
Dec 31, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Three Owner Survivor: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
Heavy. Sluggish. Ungainly bumpers. Expensive to fix. No manual transmission. Just a few years ago, these were the complaints lined up against the last of Mercedes’ R107 cars made from 1986 through 1989. The 560SL was derided as the… more»
Dec 25, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Future Collectible: 1994 Mercedes-Benz S500
The W140-chassis offered by Mercedes-Benz in both coupe and sedan form represents one of the company’s high watermarks of the last three decades. However, vehicles from this era are generally not sought after due to the cost to maintain… more»
Dec 25, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
California Coupe: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
The amount of collector cars found in places like Miami and Los Angeles is sometimes a bit mind boggling. Obviously, these are areas with extreme pockets of wealth, so accordingly, there are vehicles that simply accumulate as part of… more»
Dec 23, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
European Traveler: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 S
The Mercedes 220 S was in production from 1956 to 1959, replacing the similar 220 a. The cars were considered small, German-built luxury sedans, coupes, and convertibles powered by an inline-6 engine. This 1958 edition was a one-owner car… more»
Dec 19, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare Color? 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
As I’ve alluded to before, I love rare colors on collector and hobby vehicles. In the case of this Mercedes-Benz 450SL, is appears to wear a shade of paint I can’t recall seeing on an R107 previously called Dark… more»
Dec 19, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Barn Benz: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250S
This 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250S represents the W108/W109 chassis sedans, and is represents one of the more ideal blends of style and size in Mercedes’ vintage lineup. The car is loved by enthusiasts for its handsome looks and robust engines,… more»
Dec 13, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
20K Original Miles: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300E
The W124 generation Mercedes-Benz is perhaps one of the best luxury cars ever built and today it remains an accessible classic that you can use like any other daily driver. The car shown here is a lovely 1991 300E… more»
Dec 5, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One Owner Example: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL
There are numerous vehicles on the market today that are available in wide supply, which tends to indicate two things: one, the manufacturer made a lot of that model, which will always hold down values, and two, you can… more»
