Mercedes-Benz

Custom Pickup Build: 2003 Mercedes-Benz G500

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is one of the most instantly recognizable SUVs. Some might say this is due to the truck’s appearance, which is best described as a loosely warmed-over military vehicle, while others would point to its position as… more»

No Rush to Sell: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

The Mercedes-Benz 190SL pops up surprisingly often as a barn find project, especially among other variations of Mercedes drop-tops. You could likely fall down quite a rabbit hole in terms of the “why” factor, from perhaps more families holding… more»

Koenig Conversion: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL

As a child of the 1980s, there is a certain style of automotive tuning that I find enormously appealing. You have to realize that in 1988, when bookstores were still a thing and you associated buying a hardcover with… more»

13K Original Miles: 2009 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG

The Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG SUV is a vehicle that I’ve been enamored by for many years. I had the chance to drive one that a friend had on a loan from a dealer that had a black G55 under… more»

25K Miles: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL

There are lots of R107-series Mercedes-Benz for sale at a given moment, and you can certainly find a drop-top beater for chump change. Of course, it will have myriad issues and never be much fun to own, but it… more»

Project Pagoda: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL

Just when you thought it was near impossible to find a cheap project, along comes this 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Pagoda for the very reasonable price of $12,000 or best offer. Now, this car needs everything, but it’s at least… more»

One of 104: 1963 Mercedes 190SL

Here we have what appears to be a very solid-driving example of the Mercedes-Benz 190SL, a car that has enjoyed a precipitous price rise in recent years. It’s a very late 1963 model on Craigslist in Manhattan, though the… more»

Off-Road Hauler: 1972 Mercedes Unimog 4×4

If you were to ask one of my closest car buddies which vehicle I am most likely to attempt to buy, he would shout out “UNIMOG!” immediately. Now, of course, there are no immediate plans to own one of… more»

Turbo Diesel Two-Door: 1983 Mercedes 300CD

Like so many other middle-of-the-road classics, the W123-series Mercedes-Benz got a bit of a price bump in recent years thanks to pandemic-era pricing. That trend has leveled off significantly for many of these cars and the W123 is not… more»

Long List of New Parts: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230

Using the W110 chassis, the 230 had an inline-6 engine whereas the 200 and 200D (diesel) employed 4-cylinder power. This survivor-quality sedan is a solid sedan having recently had a host of mechanical work done. It carries just a… more»

Estate Find: 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE

Estate finds can be fascinating because the unearthed classics can often be buried treasures. Such is the case with this 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE. Its deceased former owner treated it to a restoration around ten years ago. Although it… more»

Three Owner Survivor: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL

Heavy. Sluggish. Ungainly bumpers. Expensive to fix. No manual transmission. Just a few years ago, these were the complaints lined up against the last of Mercedes’ R107 cars made from 1986 through 1989. The 560SL was derided as the… more»

Future Collectible: 1994 Mercedes-Benz S500

The W140-chassis offered by Mercedes-Benz in both coupe and sedan form represents one of the company’s high watermarks of the last three decades. However, vehicles from this era are generally not sought after due to the cost to maintain… more»

California Coupe: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

The amount of collector cars found in places like Miami and Los Angeles is sometimes a bit mind boggling. Obviously, these are areas with extreme pockets of wealth, so accordingly, there are vehicles that simply accumulate as part of… more»

European Traveler: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 S

The Mercedes 220 S was in production from 1956 to 1959, replacing the similar 220 a. The cars were considered small, German-built luxury sedans, coupes, and convertibles powered by an inline-6 engine. This 1958 edition was a one-owner car… more»

Rare Color? 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

As I’ve alluded to before, I love rare colors on collector and hobby vehicles. In the case of this Mercedes-Benz 450SL, is appears to wear a shade of paint I can’t recall seeing on an R107 previously called Dark… more»

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