In the 1980s, there was a wide selection of unique customization options for vehicles, especially large-scale companies that specialized in putting brand new cars under the knife. One such coachbuilder was Belgium’s Carat Duchatelet, who outfitted this 1980 Mercedes-Benz… more»
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Apr 6, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Road Trip Ready! 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D
Normally, a W123 with 247,000 miles on it and minimal rust is not a huge deal. In this case, though, there’s a story behind it – a Bachelor-Party-thousand-mile-road-trip story. The kind of story many gearheads dream of. You can… more»
Mar 30, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
German Ground-Breaker: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 220S Sedan
While many people immediately think of Volvo when considering vehicle safety innovations, Mercedes-Benz has always been at the forefront of safety design, and the W111 series, which included cars like our feature 220S, are perfect examples of this philosophy…. more»
Mar 25, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Three Little Letters: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC AMG
The name AMG has become synonymous with performance variants of the Mercedes-Benz brand. Originally an independent tuning house, in 1999 Mercedes bought a controlling interest in the company, before assuming complete ownership in 2005. AMG has produced an enormous… more»
Mar 16, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Euro-Spec Survivor: 1987 Mercedes 560SL
Do you ever have a certain type of car seemingly always in your potential project car orbit? That’s how I feel about R107 Mercedes-Benz cars, as I’ve come across more than a few of them over the years that… more»
Mar 10, 2019 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Cosworth Survivor: 1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3 16V
The other day, I patted myself on the back by noting that a fairly tatty Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 like my recent junkyard rescue of the same car was listed for over $8K on eBay. Well, today we look at… more»
Cosmetically Challenged: 1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16
Here’s the good news: most of the Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 Cosworths I see are selling for the upper teens and well into the $20K range for cars with few needs. The only disappointing aspect of checking out eye candy… more»
Mar 6, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
28,000 Original Miles: 1989 Mercedes 560SL
With Amelia Island making its annual showing this week in Florida, I’m certain there will be more than a few hyper-low mileage Mercedes-Benz R107s making the auction rounds. These have literally been hobby/collector cars for years, and what always… more»
Mar 6, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Luxury Survivor: 1987 Mercedes 560SEL Limousine
It’s of little surprise to see this Mercedes-Benz 560SEL limousine listed in Southampton, New York, one of the toniest towns on Long Island. The long-wheelbase sedan has catered to some high-end executive ownership in its time on the road… more»
Mar 3, 2019 • Our Projects • 18 Comments
Junkyard Cosworth Update: Missing Link Found!
When I last reported on the progress being made on my junkyard find 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth, there was a fairly big item on my list of missing components that was stripped out by the junkyard I bought… more»
Mar 1, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Coupe
Mercedes-Benz has consistently produced gorgeous coupe models throughout time – there’s no denying that – but its larger coupe designs tend to be the most elegant. This 1970 280SE Coupe proves that point rather well, and it’s available here… more»
Feb 27, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare In Red: 1985 Mercedes 300D
It’s hard to beat a W123-chassis Mercedes-Benz sedans and wagons for an entry-level classic car. There’s literally thousands of them still on the road, making parts snagging a snap and free advice from enthusiast networks a breeze to find…. more»
Feb 19, 2019 • For Sale • 23 Comments
49k-Mile Survivor: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
Wow, this thing is one of the nicest examples of a car that couldn’t get out of its own way that I have ever seen. This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300TD, (W123 chassis) was an executive estate wagon with naturally aspirated… more»
Feb 16, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
California Survivor: 1969 Mercedes 280SE
While I dream of the day my Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 sedan looks as good as this 1969 280SE, I’ll just enjoy sharing photos of what looks like an incredibly nice California survivor. This example wears low mileage of just… more»
Feb 13, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Backyard Gold? 1958 Mercedes 190SL
The Mercedes 190SL enjoyed a massive spike in value not too long ago, thanks to the outrageous climb the iconic 300SL coupe and roadster made in years prior. Values have cooled significantly, but good projects and restored examples continue… more»
Feb 10, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Missing Something: 1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16
I tend to check craigslist weekly for posting of Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 projects in the hopes I don’t see a car that looks like a more sensible buy than my rusty, junkyard-found 1986 example. This car has been popping… more»
