The seller of this long-abandoned 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 “Ponton”-series sedan claims it was imported to be used as a taxi cab here in the U.S. There’s some irony there, as many W123s that leave our country for overseas markets… more»
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Mar 1, 2018 • Exclusives For Sale • 9 Comments
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
We just recently featured a pair of R107-series Mercedes-Benz 450SLs, both of which were in need of extensive refurbishment. This gorgeous yellow 1978 example may be a better place to start, with much of the heavy lifting already done,… more»
Feb 26, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Cheap R107 Pair: 1976 Mercedes 450SL + Parts Car
No matter how well you may plan, taking on a project car inevitably reveals a major need: the benefit to having a second version of the same project car to pull parts from or otherwise hack up. The seller of… more»
Feb 25, 2018 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Airport Super Shuttle: Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 Limousine
The 6.9L V8-equipped Mercedes-Benz sedans are among the most desirable factory hot rods ever built. Though they are maintenance hogs, one that runs well is a hoot to drive and a nicely appreciating investment. What we see even more… more»
Jan 23, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Pampered Panzer: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL
How’s this for the lap of luxury: purchased new at Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills (at an original MSRP of over $56,000, thank you very much), kept in the garage of a high-rise apartment building, and driven only 38,013 miles… more»
Jan 12, 2018 • Uncategorized • 7 Comments
31 Vintage Southern California Cars and Trucks
Santa Barbara, California has suffered heart-breaking devastation from fires and mud slides. After nearly losing these vehicles to fire, the seller has listed them for sale here on Santa Barbara craigslist. Thanks to Mountainwoodie who suggested we cover this… more»
Jan 4, 2018 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Led Zeppelin Connection: 1972 Mercedes 220
This unusual 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220 is unique for a few reasons, starting with its gray-market / Euro-spec features (glass headlamps, slim European bumpers), as well as being an ex-British market car with right-hand drive steering. The intrigue builds based… more»
Jan 3, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Impound Lot Find? Euro-Spec 1979 Mercedes 450SEL
The background of the photos for a true European-spec / gray-market 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL sure look like an impound auction. As the seller mentions lien sale paperwork, my guess is this car was left at a mechanic’s shop or… more»
Jan 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 58 Comments
Silly Stretch: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
Here’s a short one, I mean, the post, not the car. This crazy, stretched car is listed by the seller as a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. Maybe the front clip is, up to the dark, weird spot on the hood,… more»
Dec 30, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Field of Dreams: Barn Finds in Ventura
A listing for what seems like a junkyard cleanout with a claimed 60 vehicles available just popped up on craigslist. Details are hazy but the seller says there’s a treasure trove of cars and trucks, and based on the… more»
Dec 29, 2017 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1976 Mercedes 240D
If you’re hunting for a taxi cab to use in your aspiring career as an Uber driver, this 1976 Mercedes-Benz 240D that was just extracted in Rochester might fit the bill. Known for being impressively long-lived if not particularly… more»
Dec 23, 2017 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Manual Fintail: 1962 Mercedes Heckflosse
The classic Mercedes-Benz Heckflosse – more affectionately known as a Fintail – paid restrained homage to the grotesque appendages hanging off the rears of American iron in the 1960s. In classic German fashion, the fins on a Mercedes are… more»
Dec 21, 2017 • For Sale • 52 Comments
Divider Delete: 1966 Mercedes 600
This is an interesting listing for a few reasons: the seller has this rare Mercedes 600 as well as a dusty BMW M6, in what looks like a private collection turned into a museum. In fact, the seller’s eBay… more»
Dec 18, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
31,000 Documented Miles: 1981 Mercedes 500SLC
While we try to avoid the high dollar cars on Barn Finds – especially in restored or over-restored condition – the survivor-grade examples are worth making an exception for. While still priced a tad aggresively, this 31,000 mile 1981 Mercedes-Benz… more»
Dec 16, 2017 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Pagoda Project: 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230SL
There’s some revival to be done on this Mercedes 230SL, as it’s been sitting for over 20 years, but as an early Pagoda roadster with a rare manual transmission, I’d say it’s worth the effort. The question is, is… more»
Nov 30, 2017 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Nothing Changed Since New: 1970 Mercedes 220
Mercedes of this generation always leave me with mixed emotions: they are good, solid classics, and fairly cheap to run if you buy the right car. But how are they as driver’s cars? Nothing exceptional, is my understanding, so… more»
