Mercedes-Benz

Running Project: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE

There are certain vehicles that seemingly never go out of stock. The C3/C4 Chevrolet Corvette, the Mazda Miata, and the C107 Mercedes-Benz are cars that rarely prompt an urgent need to buy. Now, of course, if you find the… more»

Barn Find Diesel: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240 D

The Mercedes-Benz W123 is the sort of car that becomes like a family member: even when it’s old and kind of annoying, you still want to keep it around (I kid, I kid – family members are never annoying.)… more»

Horizon Blue Pagoda: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

One of the best attributes of a vintage Mercedes-Benz is how usable the car is, even if it hails from the 60s or 70s. Their excellent highway manners and solid construction allows for continued stewardship of an antique car… more»

79k-Mile Survivor: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D

My fifth-grade teacher always drove a Mercedes-Benz, which was an oddity in my rust-belt corner of the country not only because of its economic implications but also because of its birthplace. Here in Michigan, especially back in the 1980s,… more»

$10 Million Barn Find: Jay Leno Reveals The Rarest Mercedes Gullwing

If an automobile find is exciting enough to pique the interest of Jay Leno, there’s not a much better indicator that something special is going on, especially when the car sold at auction for nearly $10 million.  That’s the… more»

Avantgarde Azzurro Edition: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190E

These days, finding a collectible car that doesn’t cost an absolute fortune isn’t exactly easy. One life hack you could use, however, if you’re looking for exclusivity that doesn’t break the bank is to find a model offered overseas… more»

Clean Kit Car: Gazelle Mercedes-Benz 540K Replica

A Gazelle kit car may be one of the most recognizable replicas of all time, if not the most recognizable replica of all time. And like all replicas, it can make you grin or grimace. The fact that this… more»

Camper Conversion: 1975 Mercedes-Benz LPK608

The craze surrounding overlanding and building Instagram-worthy campmobiles shows no signs of abating, even as some adventure-seekers inevitably decide that the outdoor life is not for them. One of the more popular combination of two trends – that of… more»

V12 Super Coupe: 1993 Mercedes Benz 600 SEC

Buyers who wake up one morning and decide they need a V12 coupe immediately encounter good news; choices are limited! That simplifies the mental or literal spreadsheet of the costs, options, and problems common to each. This 1993 Mercedes… more»

Driveway Find: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL

One of the harder aspects of the car hobby to wrestle with is when you have a car or part that you desperately want to sell but cannot find a buyer for. The Mercedes-Benz R107 is a terrific example… more»

Coach Builders Conversion: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC

Another car from The Patina Collective in Florida is up for grabs, and it’s also a C126-chassis model. A few days ago, we profiled a 500SEC widebody here on Barn Finds and highlighted how the seller has amassed a… more»

ABC Widebody Benz: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC

The 1980s were synonymous with many different aspects of the automotive hobby that today are powerful forces on the vintage car market. From improving performance standards to more luxurious offerings from European counterparts, it was a time when a… more»

Estate Sale Gamble: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300E

Buying from an estate sale is enormously tempting for many of us when there’s an old car involved. The seller of this 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300E snagged it out of a local estate as a non-runner, and based on the… more»

Kellogg’s Family Owned: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600

For a car you typically don’t see very often, one of the world’s most luxurious and exclusive Mercedes-Benzes has been popping out of the woodwork with some regularity lately. The W100-series Mercedes, the company’s flagship car reserved for heads… more»

52k Mile Turbo Diesel Sedan: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D

Whether you’re a fan of diesel-powered autos, looking for an older reliable cruiser, or just in the market for a nicely preserved eighties sedan, this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D here on eBay ticks several of the right boxes.  It has… more»

No Reserve BF Auction: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL

American manufacturers weren’t the only companies to build big luxury land yachts, though they did definitely corner the market. Mercedes-Benz has a long history of building stately luxury cruisers and their S-class has long been their go-to model for… more»

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