There comes a time in most people’s lives when owning a hard-edged performance car is less appealing, and the lure of a more luxurious classic is impossible to resist. Traditional “land yachts” can fulfill that need, although they don’t… more»
Mercedes-Benz
Jan 29, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rat Rod or Restore: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220S
One of the harder lessons about classic car ownership is not everything that is vintage or rare is necessarily valuable. We all fantasize about the epic barn find we discover, but can sometimes have those daydreams tempered by realizing… more»
Jan 28, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Caledonia Green Stunner: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 240D
Sometimes, all it takes is a paint color to completely change your opinion about a given make or model of car. In the case of a 1979 Mercedes-Benz 240D painted in a rare shade of paint known as “Caledonia… more»
Jan 24, 2023 • For Sale • 41 Comments
50 Year Ownership: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL
There are few European vehicles as iconic as the original Mercedes-Benz 300SL “Gullwing” coupe. There is no surprise that this car is listed with a million-dollar price tag, as it has been an immensely collectible model for years. Even… more»
Jan 20, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One Family Owned: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300CD
While America was in the throes of the Malaise Era, doing its best to produce cars while regulations rained down upon the industry, Mercedes-Benz had created its W123 platform and was busy populating it with a variety of body… more»
Jan 18, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Project Car Bonanza: Mercedes, BMW, and Porsche Collection
For a German car nerd like me, listings like these make me suddenly forget all of my other financial obligations and begin looking for cheap transporters heading northbound. I need another project car like I need multiple root canals,… more»
Jan 9, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
AACA First Place Winner: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
It’s a bit of an understatement to say that this 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 has a few things going for it. The obvious one is that it’s likely one of the best examples of this model in existence, as… more»
Jan 6, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rescue Me: 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Project
Mercedes’ 300SL, introduced in 1954 and developed from the company’s endurance racer, cast a long shadow with its sporty performance and high price. Max Hoffman, born in Austria but making a living in New York as an importer of… more»
Dec 31, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Original Paint Coupe: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE
This gorgeous 1967 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE coupe is described as being a project that remains very original and only has small amounts of rust to deal with. If you’ve ever kept an eye out for one of these graceful… more»
Dec 31, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
East Meets West: 1965 Mercedes-Benz 190
Of all the cars I’d think about hopping up, a mid-1960s Mercedes-Benz 190 sedan wouldn’t make the cut. But it did make someone’s hit parade who decided to put in a “western” made 350 cubic inch V8, an updated… more»
Dec 25, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Beautiful in Brown: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D
This clean 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D remains in surprisingly nice condition for having almost 200,000 miles on the clock. That sort of mileage shouldn’t be any cause for concern given how long-lived the W123 chassis cars are. The color may… more»
Dec 19, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve Wagon: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 TD
Bidding is currently quite low on this desirable Mercedes-Benz 300TD wagon, which is offered with no reserve. The W123 lineup is one of the most durable and desirable Mercedes models ever made, with the diesel-powered wagons among the more… more»
Dec 17, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
One Year Diesel: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 SDL
Here’s a mild rarity among the legion of diesel-powered Mercedes-Benz models: a one-year-only 1987 300SDL, which combined a long, comfortable wheelbase with a decently powerful 3.0 inline-six turbodiesel. This model made a respectable 201 lb-ft of torque, which helped… more»
Dec 14, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dusty Deal: 1960 Mercedes-Benz SL
I love classic Mercedes. They ooze class and just look great. It helps they were well made too and many have survived hundreds of thousands of miles. Of late, this is not so much the case, but to be… more»
Dec 12, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Pristine Pullman: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D Limousine
Mercedes-Benz has been known for many things over the years, the most obvious of which is building luxury cars. It’s also been celebrated for its durable diesel powerplants. Those aspects of the Mercedes story are well-documented, but the company… more»
Dec 7, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Neglected G-Wagen: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300GD Cabrio
The Mercedes G-Wagen has, in recent years, exploded onto the domestic car scene in a way I didn’t see coming. Here we have a military vehicle lightly disguised as a luxury rig, and up until fairly recently, not even… more»
