This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 sedan is one of the more collectible high-performance sedans to emerge prior to the legendary 6.9L Benz hitting showrooms. This example has been under the care of a longterm second owner prior to being… more»
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AMG in the Barn: 1984 Mercedes 500SEC
This 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC is a barn find example that wears a period-correct AMG body kit and other era-appropriate modifications. The big W126 coupe is a looker, especially with ARE five-spoke wheels and navy blue Recaro sport seats. The… more»
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18,550 Miles: 1997 Mercedes S600
This 1997 Mercedes-Benz S600 is a one-owner car, recently traded into a dealership with a mere 18,550 miles on the clock. Bidding is fast and furious at the moment, with the big sedan already attracting $25K – and the… more»
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AMG Modified: 1991 Mercedes 190E
This 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E is equipped with the 2.6L inline-six and a host of AMG upgrades, both cosmetic and performance-minded. The car is a gray market example and wears larger AMG monoblock wheels; an upgraded suspension; Sebring exhaust; and… more»
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Black Plate Coupe: 1963 Mercedes 300SE
This rare 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300SE coupe is listed as a project that needs minor restoration work, apparently with one owner from the 1970s until just recently. The W112 clearly needs its pneumatic refreshed, but the seller claims it’s quite… more»
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Jeff in the Junkyard: Parts Harvesting Score!
I have been negligent in posting any recent junkyard expeditions, but finally had a Saturday morning clear and a yard in sight that had two excellent parts cars for my two most recent project acquisitions. Theres isn’t much else… more»
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Cheap Cosworth? 1987 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16
As someone who is restoring a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16, I immediately felt a slight twinge when I saw the opening bid on this example of just $3,500. Had I finally found a car that made me question my… more»
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Automatic Cossie: 1987 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16
The Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 is a vehicle near and dear to my heart for obvious reasons, but I’ve liked these cars well before I bought one out of a junkyard in Pennsylvania. While mine seemed to justify taking a… more»
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Signal Red Survivor: 1984 Mercedes 300D
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»
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»
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»
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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»
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
