The Mercedes-Benz W123 lineup is one of the most recognizable European model lineups out there, and generally loved by enthusiasts looking for an entry into classic car ownership without breaking the bank. The gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles are also… more»
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Sep 27, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Time Capsule! 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
I enjoy reviewing the great variety of Mercedes-Benz cars that show up on our BF tip list. Often, they’re either old SLs or SE/SEL sedans and they also seem to run the gamut on condition. Today, I’d like to… more»
Sep 26, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Stalled Restoration: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL
There comes a time with a restoration project where you have to either put up or shut up, especially for those of us who don’t have the luxury of boundless budgets. You have to weigh whether pursuing the path… more»
Sep 15, 2023 • Auctions • 4 Comments
BF Auction: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450sl
UPDATE – The seller would like to clarify that the included spare engine is from a 1972 350SL, which is actually a 4.5 liter V8. This engine was found just in the ’72 model and are quite hard to… more»
Sep 15, 2023 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Sitting 25 Years: 1970 Oldsmobile 442
Anyone who has followed my writing here over the years, likely knows I don’t have a stash of muscle cars in the garage. I like the foreign jobs and suffer plenty for this allegiance. Still, one aspect of the… more»
Aug 22, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Work-In-Progress: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 250C
The 250C variant of the W114 used a six-cylinder engine instead of four-cylinder power as in the W115. This series of automobiles was in production from 1968 to 1976 and would be seen across Europe and also imported to… more»
Aug 22, 2023 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Best Replica Ever: 1962 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing
For many of us European car nuts, a classic like the Mercedes-Benz 300SL is the stuff of dreams. It’s one of the most iconic cars ever built and certainly one of the most striking. You may not call it… more»
Aug 15, 2023 • Auctions • 12 Comments
BF Auction: 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190b W121 “Ponton”
There are two ways an owner can choose to tackle restoring a beloved classic. The first is to proceed cautiously to ensure the restoration costs don’t exceed the car’s potential value. The other is to throw caution to the… more»
Jul 31, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Luxury Sedan Barn Find: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250
It’s funny: most enthusiasts would be excited to learn that there’s an old German luxury sedan hiding in a barn. But the reality is, most of the time it’s a tired, old Mercedes-Benz like this one and not the… more»
Jul 13, 2023 • Auctions • 9 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6
Mercedes-Benz enjoys a well-earned reputation for producing vehicles with consistently high build quality, rock-solid engineering, and rugged reliability. These traits make their cars among the most popular in many African nations, where the conditions can be harsh and unforgiving…. more»
May 29, 2023 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Never Seen One: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 170 Pickup
The Mercedes-Benz 170 was one of the company’s more mass-produced models following WWII, and offered in a variety of configurations. We’ve seen most of these over the years, but this is the first time I can recall seeing a… more»
May 25, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Turbo Diesel 4-Speed: 1980 Mercedes-Benz W123 Station Wagon
Some well-versed Mercedes-Benz readers may be thinking hey, wait a minute, there was never a turbo diesel stick-shift wagon produced, and they’d be correct. But thanks to the effort of two separate owners, now there’s at least one to… more»
May 23, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Low Mileage Driver: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
The Mercedes-Benz R107 chassis lineup is slowly becoming a borderline blue-chip collector’s item. For many years, the sheer volume of available used two-seater Mercedes roadsters made it seem like you never had to rush out to buy the first… more»
May 8, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Parked 50 Years: 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190b
Mercedes-Benz made several different 190 series cars, with the 190b seeing production beginning in 1959 and running through 1961, a relatively short amount of time but they did manage to move more than 28,000 units. So while it’s not… more»
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Cheap Wheels? 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190
In the 1950s/early 1960s, the 190 was the more “pedestrian” automobile built by Mercedes-Benz and often served as a taxi on its home turf. More than 440,000 copies were assembled, so they were seen all over Europe and here… more»
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Movie Star Car: 1933 Mercedes-Benz 770 K Replica
If you’ve never seen the 2001 movie “Rat Race,” you’ve missed one of Hollywood’s most fabulous slices of theatrical escapism. Starring a stellar cast, it broadly follows a similar storyline to the 1960s classic, “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad,… more»
