Some people will look at a project car and be virtually salivating at the prospect of breaking out the grinder, the welder, spanners, hammers, and all manner of workshop equipment. Others choose, for various reasons, to go down the… more»
Mercedes-Benz
Jan 11, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
China Blue Estate: 1983 Mercedes 300TD
While Mercedes’ W123 cars are best known for their ability to tolerate excessive miles and years of neglect, it’s always nice to find one that’s been lovingly preserved. This 1983 model is a desirable longroof model, up for offer… more»
Jan 2, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Manual Transmission Sedan: 1970 Mercedes 250
Stick-shift Mercedes-Benz cars aren’t exactly common, so this 1970 Mercedes 250 stands out for its manual configuration. There’s not much else to write home about, other than the snazzy red interior and seemingly rust-free condition. The seller says it’s… more»
Dec 29, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rusty Fintail: 1965 Mercedes 220
There’s something serene about this 1965 Mercedes-Benz 220 resting on among the ferns in New Hampshire. While it is quite rusty, the seller contends there’s plenty of parts value in this carcass, more than enough to satisfy the asking… more»
Dec 24, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Accident Free: 1973 Mercedes 280C
The Mercedes W114 coupe is an elegant two-door version of the company’s venerable sedan that was positioned below the S-class when new. Although a fine car with robust six-cylinder power on board, they have never climbed the value table… more»
Dec 22, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Swiss Edition: 1963 Mercedes Unimog S404
How do you assign value to a rig like a Unimog? It’s a tough call for me, personally, as I don’t have the kind of property that would demand a go-anywhere military spec vehicle, and I already have one… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • Our Projects • 20 Comments
Junkyard Cosworth Updates: Junkyard Parts Score!
I’m sure this comes as no surprise that I’ve continued to acquire parts for my will-it-ever-run Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth project at an alarming rate. Before I burst into internet fame (guffaw), I used to spend every weekend at… more»
Dec 18, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Diesel Coupe: 1981 Mercedes 300CD
This listing for a running and driving 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300CD is challenging to decipher, but the car in question looks like a solid foundation for a mild restoration project. These W123 two-doors aren’t the easiest cars to find, and… more»
Dec 17, 2018 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Automotive Icon: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
The word “iconic” is used so often to describe cars of all types, but within the Mercedes-Benz marque, the 300SL Gullwing is a car that definitely deserves that label. While only around 1,400 of these Gullwings were ever produced,… more»
Dec 13, 2018 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Hardly Original: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
This listing ends within a few hours, so you’ll have to make moves if you wish to bid on this unusual 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16. As most of you know by now, this is the exact model of my… more»
Dec 8, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Race Car Project: 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK350
Sometimes you will look at a car and just know that it will either be a restoration project, a potential daily driver, or it will only be good for parts. Others will come under the heading of “what on… more»
Dec 5, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Barely Broken In: 1980 Mercedes 300TD Wagon
When it comes to diesel-equipped W123-era Mercedes, the mileage on this 1980 longroof model is downright low. With just 168,000 on the five-cylinder mill, this wagon has many miles to go before it sleeps. While not the desirable turbocharged… more»
Dec 1, 2018 • For Sale • 19 Comments
How Did You Get Here? 1972 Mercedes O 309 Diesel
This unusual 1972 Mercedes-Benz O 309D is in my neck of the woods, listed on craigslist near Providence, Rhode Island. I am sorely tempted to go look at this, given my love of oddball European models, but I’ve got… more»
Nov 30, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
30 Years in the Barn! 1958 Mercedes 180D
This 1958 Mercedes-Benz 180D is a recent barn find discovery that spent the last 30 years languishing somewhere in Texas. It made its way to Texas where it’s now listed for sale as a project with much of its… more»
Nov 27, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
18,600 Original Miles! 1989 Mercedes 560SL
As I’ve opined on these pages before, if you’re looking for an R107 Mercedes, you have endless options. But if you have to own the best, holding out for a low mileage example like this one with under 20,000… more»
Nov 22, 2018 • Our Projects • 40 Comments
Junkyard Cosworth Updates: Examining the Rust
Recently, I introduced you to my latest project: a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth that I found in a junkyard in Pennsylvania. After literally spending an hour calling yards that had parts for a 16-Valve listed on car-part.com, I… more»
