Please understand: I use “Euro Trash” affectionately here. The period in which this gray market 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E was modified brought together several key components: mesh wheels, body kits and high-end sound systems. I love any car that still… more»
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Mar 22, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Behind Stone Walls: 1966 Mercedes 200D
We just featured a Mercedes “fintail” a few days ago, but this 1966 diesel model may have a better story to tell as it was just pulled out from behind those huge barn doors. Located somewhere on the archipelago… more»
Mar 20, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Barn Find Fintail: 1965 Mercedes 220S
The Fintail Mercedes is a relative bargain in the classic car market right now, offering a classic look with good engine choices and relatively stout build quality. This 1965 model is fairly needy at the moment but said to… more»
Mar 15, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
High Compression M110: Mercedes 280TE Euro-Spec
It may be hard to keep track of the variety of W123-platform Mercedes that are available to purchase, so we’ll drill it down for you: this one, featuring the Euro-spec M110 motor paired to a manual transmission, is the… more»
Mar 8, 2018 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
Frankenbenz! Mercedes 190SL on SLK Frame
This one-off marriage of a rough but once-elegant Mercedes Benz 190SL body on a later Mercedes-Benz SLK frame needs a new owner to get it across the finish line, or should I say further out of the starting gate?… more»
Mar 4, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Taxi Cab Dreams: 1960 Mercedes 190D
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»
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»
