I thought for sure I’d be writing this post as an update on another red W123 we wrote up not that long ago, but despite the rare color, this is indeed a different example (with shockingly similar mileage.) The… more»
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Jul 22, 2019 • Success Stories • 2 Comments
BF Success Story: Prairie Schooner Leaves Georgia Collection
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here in Part I; here in Part II; here in Part… more»
Jul 22, 2019 • For Sale Sightings • 15 Comments
Roadside Sighting: Mercedes 190E 2.3-16V Cosworth
From Francis In Douglaston – I grew up in Jamaica Estates Queens, New York and I remember when my friends neighbor brought this exact car home. The owner let us come over to see the car and took the… more»
Jul 18, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Iconic Off Roader: 1993 Mercedes G Pickup
The Mercedes G series has a long legacy of being a capable off-roader, and this 1993 Mercedes-Benz G Class diesel pickup is no exception. While new G wagons are going for $100,000 or more these days, this one can… more»
Jul 15, 2019 • Our Projects • 12 Comments
Junkyard Find Mercedes Cosworth Updates: Into the Shop!
When we last left off, I was probably running out of interesting things to tell you about my junkyard-find 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth. Man, that’s a mouthful. Anyway, the good news is a few months ago, it finally left… more»
Jul 5, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Barn Find Benz: 1938 Mercedes Benz 170V
This 1938 Mercedes-Benz 170 is for sale by Gullwing Motor Cars, which has a reputation for selling interesting classics in any condition. Gullwing is located in Astoria, New York, where this Mercedes, and many other amazing cars are for… more»
Jun 29, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Euro-Spec Manual: 1982 Mercedes 280SL
A few days ago, a junkyard owner who knew I liked old-school German cars mentioned to me he had a Mercedes come in that was too clean to scrap. In my mind, I had already worked it out to… more»
Jun 29, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Tubbs & Crockett Approved: 1984 Mercedes 500SEC
Can you imagine a more perfect place for this Koenig-modified, widebody-converted Mercedes-Benz 500SEC than Miami? I couldn’t believe it when I saw the location on eBay. This example is made even more unique by being a genuine gray market… more»
Jun 29, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
40 Years Stored: 1961 Mercedes 190SL
Someone may end up with an excellent restoration project depending on where the final bid falls on this 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL. Owned by the seller’s father for many years, it sat in the garage awaiting a restoration that never… more»
Jun 18, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Well-Known Owner? 1977 Mercedes 450SL Roadster
This seriously-low-mileage 1977 Benz roadster looks really nice and comes with a bit of a mystery. It’s up for sale here on eBay near Phoenix, Arizona and is only at $7,100 with two days left.
Jun 10, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
4.5L Barn Find: 1972 Mercedes 280 SE
This is potentially a very good deal for someone who is looking for an excellent parts car or a very cheap point of entry into restoring a Mercedes W108. This example likely has plenty of issues, but it’s also… more»
May 28, 2019 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Three For One: Mercedes-Benz 190E Projects (Including A Cosworth!)
When you enjoy a chassis that is expensive and/or challenging to find items for, purchasing a parts car may be a worthwhile venture. However, there are far too many times where an individual ends up with an unfinished project… more»
May 9, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Cheap Pagoda? 1964 Mercedes 230SL
These Mercedes “Pagoda” convertibles have survived the bubble era to remain highly desirable versions of a drop-top Benz. Personally, I feel they make sound investments in almost any sort of condition, even a junkyard find like this 1964 model… more»
Apr 15, 2019 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Former Petersen Museum Car: 1965 Mercedes 600 SWB
When it comes to cars that require seemingly endless sacrifice (and bank accounts), the Mercedes 600 stands alone. This is the short wheelbase model, and it’s led an interesting life: it previously resided in the Petersen Museum collection, before… more»
Apr 13, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Owned Since ’68: 1957 Mercedes 190SL
Top-shelf 190s still do well at auctions, commanding far more than they did a decade ago, but the market has softened enough that subpar projects fail to garner much excitement. This 1957 model is a case of the former,… more»
Apr 11, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1,000-Mile Theft Recovery: 1992 Mercedes 500SL
Sure, we get to see super low mileage survivors on occasion, no doubt helped by a fanatical owner who kept the miles low and the car isolated in a garage. But occasionally, a survivor pops up that didn’t live… more»
