Mercedes-Benz

Like New Luxury: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL

Parking a beloved car outside can cause serious internal conflict for enthusiasts, especially if you’re aware of how slippery the slope is of prolonged exposure. The seller of this handsome W126-chassis Mercedes-Benz 560SEL may not have owned the car… more»

Arkansas Shop Find: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

It’s always amazing to see a long-parked barn find come back to life, regardless of make or model. Knowing an engine that been sitting dormant for decades and can still fire up with some coaxing is a testament to… more»

Low Mileage Coupe: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300CD

If you want a sure-fire way to make a W123-chassis Mercedes-Benz more attractive, delete two doors. The coupe-bodied Benzes are a fair bit prettier than its sedan counterpart, especially with the disappearing B-pillar that helps to create a truly… more»

No Reserve 4-Speed: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE

This Mercedes-Benz 250SE is a rare European-spec model that was purchased from an estate in Florida in 2022. This pillar-less two door also comes with a desirable 4-speed manual gearbox, which is fairly hard to find in this era… more»

Neoclassical Roadster: Marlene 500K Replica

The Mercedes-Benz 540K must be one of the most copied and cloned historic cars ever made. The variety of kit cars, from pathetic home-built models to ornate custom builds that get shockingly close to the real thing, there’s seemingly… more»

No Reserve Coupe: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300CD

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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