Mercedes-Benz

Ford V8 Restomod! 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250

The W114 was Mercedes-Benz’s designation for six-cylinder sedans and coupes in production from 1968 to 1976. These vehicles were marketed as the 230, 250, and 280 – depending on engine size. The seller’s car once had a 2.5-liter inline-6,… more»

Low-Miles Turbo Diesel: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D

Competition improves the breed, and nowhere is that phrase more accurate than within the automotive industry. It would be fair to say that American luxury car manufacturers became complacent during the late 1960s and early 1970s, focusing more on… more»

European Delivery Diesel: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240D

Can the provenance of a car convince you to buy a make or model you might not otherwise consider? I will freely admit to being at least swayed by a car’s story if it’s in the general ballpark of… more»

Luxurious One-Owner Wagon: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300TE

One of the family-hauler designs I miss frequently spotting on the roads is the tried and true station wagon, with Mercedes-Benz being no stranger to this marketplace.  The company produced its fair share of fine offerings over the years,… more»

Champagne Long Roof: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon

The W123 series Mercedes-Benz remains one of the most recognizable classics of the modern era, with its handsome styling and ridiculously overbuilt qualities. The wagon body has long been a favorite of anyone who enjoys a good “long roof”… more»

Final Year Model: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

The R107-series Mercedes-Benz remains an attainable classic by all accounts, and you can get into a very nice example for reasonable money (at least compared to the bulk of the classic car marketplace at the moment.) While there was… more»

Diesel Flatbed Find: 1980 Mercedes-Benz L-1116

As I’ve shared before, I have a mild fascination with old Mercedes-Benz trucks. I still want to own an old Unimog someday, and as much as it pains me to admit this, I also want this yard-find 1980 L-1116… more»

Bargain Benz? 43k Mile 1993 Mercedes 190E

The Mercedes-Benz W201 model series is an excellent entry point into classic Benz ownership that won’t break the bank. The Bruno Sacco-designed four-door has aged well, and while the hot ticket 2.3-16 and rare Sportline models trade hands for… more»

Rare Color Combo: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

When it comes to the R107-chassis Mercedes-Benz models, you’d be forgiven if you don’t get particularly excited when one comes up for grabs. However, there’s an important distinction that must be made, and here it is: because they are… more»

Long-Term Owner: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

You know you’re talking about a special car when the description includes the chassis number – as in, “Targa Florio class-winner, chassis 3413…”, or here on eBay, where we are entertaining “Mercedes-Benz …  chassis 5500733…” This car is a… more»

Heritage Kit Replica: 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500K

For a car that was sold in exceedingly limited quantities and has some negative historical connotations around it, the Mercedes-Benz 500K sure gets copied a lot. Some of them are quite awful, too, with proportions that make next to… more»

Parked for 25 Years: 1973 Mercedes 450 SL

A friend of mine just purchased a similar car to this Mercedes-Benz R107 chassis convertible, albeit one with exceptionally low mileage and factory original condition. Still, it dawned on me when looking at photos just how attractive the earlier… more»

Mothballed: 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

While the Mercedes 300SL was aimed at select customers who could spend lavishly, uber-dealer Max Hofman wanted a less expensive car to sell. Having already honed his skills at influencing manufacturers including Porsche and BMW to make cars suitable… more»

One of 2,148: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SL

The Mercedes-Benz R107 range is simultaneously one of the most over-represented models in the collector car marketplace and also the one with a good number of variants that never made their way stateside. The R107 is obviously a mass… more»

Project Pagoda: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

There’s a bit of funny math out there as it relates to project cars and trucks. What I mean by that is if a car’s value is high enough, you can justify taking on a monster of a project… more»

Survivor? 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL

The roots of the 230SL dug deep into its predecessor, the 300SL. At the same time, the new car was required to carve its own identity, and that included enticing plenty of buyers. Only 2658 300SLs were made (coupe… more»

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