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»
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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»
Nov 20, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Miami Vice Approved: 1973 Mercedes 450SL
It’s no secret I’m a big fan of vehicles from the 1980s, but I love them even more when they appear as modified in-period. This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is a European-spec model, and it arrived in the US in… more»
Nov 18, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Blue Chip Car: Low Mileage 1983 Mercedes 300D
We hate to use the same hyperbole as sellers, but sometimes it’s hard not to share in their enthusiasm. This particular car, part of the legendary Mercedes-Benz W123 family, looks everything like the survivor it’s purported to be. With… more»
Nov 15, 2017 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Endless Potential: Mercedes Pagoda Pile
It’s never a good sign when even the seller isn’t sure what’s in his driveway. This is a listing for one complete body of a Mercedes 230SL and another one that’s been cut in half. I’m not sure where… more»
Nov 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 15 Comments
Perfect World Traveler? 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
I was amused to learn that one of the finalists in the currently airing Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions, New York bartender Austin Rogers, revealed on the show his elaborate plan for his winnings: a round-the-world road trip in a… more»
Oct 31, 2017 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Abandoned for Years: 1957 Mercedes 190SL
For a few years, the formerly unloved Mercedes-Benz 190SL experienced a rapid rise in value. Long in the shadow of the classic 300SL Gullwing and Roadster, the 190SL was considered the cheaper, unloved sibling. That led to many questionable… more»
Oct 16, 2017 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Locked in Uncle’s Garage: 1984 Mercedes 500SEC
Over the years, stories of relatives with significant vehicles locked away and out of the hands of more caring relatives have lingered across the enthusiast sphere. This 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC is a genuine Euro-market car with all of the… more»
Oct 15, 2017 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Runs and Drives: 1961 Mercedes 180
1 It’s rare to find a Mercedes still wearing its iconic hood ornament after so many years, but this 1961 Mercedes-Benz 180 wears the three-pointed star with pride. This vintage sedan is located in Colorado where the seller claims… more»
