The R107 Mercedes remains a car that is both rising in value and wholly attainable on a budget. The best cars, usually later models and Euro-spec examples, can easily clear the $20K price threshold, but others like this dusty… more»
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Oct 17, 2018 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
Worth Restoring: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet
Along with the 600 limousine, the W111 and W112 cabriolets are among the most highly valued Mercedes-Benzes of the 1960s, and for a good, very simple reason: these were the last truly grand four-passenger convertibles built by the company… more»
Oct 9, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Stalled Restoration: 1958 Mercedes 190SL
This 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL has been discovered in the Pacific Northwest at the hands of one long-time owner. That same owner began a restoration 30 years ago but never completed the project, which included new chrome bumpers and a… more»
Oct 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 41 Comments
High End Limousine: 1969 Mercedes Benz Pullman
This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman is a lot of car, and this particular example is one of 304 that were built. If you have ever fancied getting a start in the high-end limousine service, then this is the car… more»
Sep 29, 2018 • Exclusives For Sale • 1 Comment
EXCLUSIVE: Mercedes Cars & Parts 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 doing so, a reader from the Atlanta… more»
Sep 27, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Fabulous Fintail: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 220S
“Whimsical” is not a word that comes readily to mind when thinking of Mercedes-Benz, as a rule. But, the German giant must have been feeling just a bit frisky in the wake of its ’50s Wirtschaftswunder revival from post-Second World… more»
Sep 27, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Theft Recovery: 1973 Mercedes 450SL
For a hot minute a few months ago, I considered making a run at a gray market Mercedes-Benz 300SL, otherwise known as an R107. The trouble is, while some low-mileage examples have sold for good money, it was hard… more»
Sep 26, 2018 • For Sale • 3 Comments
More Popular Overseas: 1971 Mercedes 300SEL
Among the cars I am helping to sell out of the large car and truck collection in Georgia is a small batch of Mercedes-Benz W108 parts cars. From what I can tell, there are more collectors of this era of… more»
Sep 25, 2018 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Exclusive: Mercedes-Benz W108 Parts Cars
Update 9/26/2018 – The seller has informed me that he found the title for the most desirable of the Mercedes, the V8 powered, long wheelbase 280SEL seen above. And we’re dropping the price to $3K to get it gone! As… more»
Sep 24, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve Luxury! 1981 Gazelle Kit Car
There was a time when I couldn’t wrap my head around why the VW-based Gazelle kits had so many followers. After all, they look nothing like the car they’re purported to be “replicas” of and the ensuing attempt just… more»
Sep 23, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Southern Storage: 1965 Mercedes 230SL
This 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL is the kind of car you want to buy if you’re looking for a survivor to restore. Not only has it been in longtime, one-family ownership, it is equipped with the desirable manual transmission and… more»
Sep 17, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Barely Broken In: 26k-Mile 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300D
I recently got to share a lovely, 69,000-mile 1980 Mercedes 450SL with you, so today’s feature car has me feeling like I’m on the low-mileage Mercedes beat—and this one’s even more of a doozy than the SL! Few cars… more»
Sep 11, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Fastest 4-Door Saloon: 1970 Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3
Like so many cars that have emerged from manufacturers over the years, the Mercedes Benz 300 SEL commenced life as a private project. Company engineer Erich Waxenberger decided to attempt to fit the 6.3 liter engine from the 600… more»
Sep 10, 2018 • Uncategorized • 61 Comments
Fantastic Finster: 1973 Mercedes-Benzillac
We have seen quite a few crazy mashups here in the hallowed halls of One Barn Finds Tower but this really is a funky one. And by funky of course I mean, I love it! This is the love… more»
Sep 10, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Like New: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
“Though the color is officially [English] Red, University of Texas Fans would definitely identify it as orange,” writes the seller of this lovely, 69k-mile 1980 Mercedes 450SL. Funny, I just thought it was one of those great, bright ’70s… more»
Sep 4, 2018 • Classifieds • 9 Comments
Old G But Good G: 1980 Mercedes 240 GD
An incredibly rugged and iconic 4×4 is a G Wagen. While most modern ones are beyond obtainable price ranges of most, there is hope for owning one and that is this red, 1980 two door Mercedes-Benz 240 GD. It… more»
