The Mercedes model W187 like the 220 above was the first new Mercedes introduced after the war. It was based on the prewar W136 models introduced in the 1930s and built until 1950. The tooling for the 170 was the… more»
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Apr 28, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Preserved Ponton: 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220S
Thanks to Barn Finds fan, Stuart F., for sending in this tip. The almost perfectly-preserved Ponton is in Upper Marlboro, Maryland; what a perfectly-posh-sounding location for this car! This 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220S is found on eBay with spirited bidding and… more»
Apr 23, 2016 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Seller Submission: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL
A buddie of mine had a car that looked just like this. The three-pointed star hood ornament made it look like something special parked at the high school. I was always let down when I got behind the wheel though. The darn… more»
Apr 19, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
South African 1969 Mercedes 280S Find!
This site has really grown into an international community, with readers all over the globe! We always love to hear from our readers on other continents, so it was fun to chat with reader Marcell M from Johannesburg, South Africa about his… more»
Apr 14, 2016 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Vandalized While Stored: 1970 Mercedes 280SE
As my wife and I continue to discuss whether we should buy a house or hold out for another year (blame the uncertainty on the perils of working in higher ed), I’ve come to terms with the fact that… more»
Mar 22, 2016 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Barn Finds On The Road: Michigan
Today I’m traveling to Marquette, Michigan via Wisconsin; da upper part of da Midwest, ya know. I came upon this lot full of old imports across from an import service garage along the way in Ironwood, MI. What a treasure trove… more»
Mar 17, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Reader Save: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SE
Almost exactly a year ago one of our readers was tipped off to this Mercedes by a luxury showdown story that Jeff wrote. Well, that same reader, Chris, and his buddy decided to purchase the car and fix it… more»
Mar 16, 2016 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Former Garage Find: 1983 Mercedes 240D
It’s amazing what a little elbow grease can do. According to the seller of this 1983 Mercedes 240D here on eBay, it was formerly stored for close to two decades in a St. Louis garage without moving. Now, it’s a… more»
Mar 8, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
In the Country: 1973 Mercedes 300SEL
One of the more curious aspects of researching cars for Barn Finds is the description given in the listing. Take, for instance, this 1973 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 here on eBay. It’s clearly been sitting for a while, a condition that developed after… more»
Mar 5, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1966 Mercedes Benz Unimog 404s With 400K
Look what Glenn B found on craigslist in Brookwood, British Columbia. Thanks for the tip, sir! This must be the most cheerful one I’ve ever seen and at $10,000 its about as cheap as they come.. These Unimogs have… more»
Feb 19, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
What The Heck Is A Pagoda?
If you’ve ever been around a classic car guy, then you have most likely heard the phrase “pagoda” at least once. And they probably weren’t referring to one of those multi tiered buildings found in Asia. For whatever reason,… more»
Feb 13, 2016 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Gullwing Alternative: 1962 Mercedes 190SL
The last Mercedes Benz 190 SL we featured was back in October of 2015. That one was a ’58 and today’s in a ’62 sitting on a trailer in Atco, New Jersey. You can find this car listed here… more»
Feb 12, 2016 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Two Owner ’57 Mercedes Benz 190 Ponton Sedan
It appears that this 1957 Ponton Sedan could have some good bones left? Hopefully someone will get this car under cover soon. Listed here on craigslist, this 1957 Mercedes Benz 190 Ponton Sedan is priced at $6,500. It is currently in… more»
Feb 12, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Read the Fine Print: 1966 Mercedes 230SL
There must be more money in selling rolling restoration projects than I realized. It’s not all that uncommon anymore to see cars pop up with all the good bits stripped off and a shell for sale that still costs… more»
Feb 11, 2016 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1971 Mercedes 250CE: Parts or Project?
This 1971 Mercedes 250CE here on eBay is right in the middle of the tough decision to part or restore. It’s not in great shape cosmetically and mechanically, but it is listed with a price of $850 and the option… more»
Feb 9, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Civilian G-Class: 1981 Mercedes 280GE
Sometimes, the photos of a car for sale just make you scratch your head and wonder how it ended up there. That’s the case for me and this 1981 Mercedes 280GE here on eBay, which appears to have been… more»
