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»
Mercedes-Benz
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»
Nov 21, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare Autobahn Stormer: 1969 Mercedes 300SEL 6.3
This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 is a claimed Euro-spec car that has been hidden in a garage for many years. Located in the Phoenix area, bidding is currently over $15K and the seller describes it as a “sleeping survivor.”… more»
Nov 16, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Euro Spec Upgrades: 1989 Mercedes 560SL
A few months ago, I thought I might become a part of the R107 club when my uncle found a Euro-spec 1987 300SL for sale by an acquaintance. It got me excited (temporarily) about the prospect of owning such… more»
Nov 11, 2018 • For Sale • 39 Comments
It’ll Run Forever: 24K Mile Mercedes 300D
Mercedes’ iconic W123-series of sedans and wagons have legendary reputations for longevity, helped by the existence of thousands of cars with impressive odometer readings that continue to carry passengers and their cargo today. They are also loved for their… more»
Nov 3, 2018 • For Sale • 52 Comments
Jeff Bought A Junkyard Cosworth-Mercedes 190E 2.3-16!
As some of you may have seen, I’ve been hinting that I wanted to find a new project car with four doors. I settled on a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 as the ideal target, but buying one would mean… more»
Nov 1, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Crazy Backyard Find: 1967 Mercedes-Benz S600
Next to the long-wheelbase version, nothing suggests you’re an important national servant, successful athlete, or world-famous musician quite like a standard length Mercedes-Benz S600 limo. Introduced in 1963, this generation of the S600 represented the epitome of German luxury. Normally… more»
