Look at what I spotted in Sun Valley!
Mercedes
Aug 20, 2015 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Mercedes Gullwing For $6,000?
One of my buddies, Chip Lamb, just posted a link to this Mercedes on his Facebook page. It is clearly a replica, but it’s not just any old knockoff. Apparently, it was built using Mercedes parts. The chassis came… more»
Aug 14, 2015 • Sightings Stories • 9 Comments
Roadside Sighting: 1951 Mercedes 300
From R Roraback – Today I spotted this 1951 Mercedes 300 next to a small hidden body shop in Wappingers Falls, NY. The German proprietor said the car’s owner left it there years ago when it was in restorable… more»
Aug 13, 2015 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1960 Mercedes Panorama Bus: Intact Glass
Oh, the stories this bus could tell. Did it ever ferry a rock band? Or did it take explorers to the edge of the wilderness? Was it ever used for sightseeing tours in the Alps? How did it get… more»
Aug 12, 2015 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1934 Mercedes Series 200 Cabriolet: Tall Tale
While every car has a story, some have chapters and chapters of fairytale-grade material that almost defies description. This 1934 Mercedes-Benz 200 cabriolet here on craigslist has been swapped, buried and sneaked throughout its life, according to the seller, who… more»
Aug 6, 2015 • For Sale • 6 Comments
13 Days of Diesel: Mercedes Oil Burner Sale
This listing confused me at first: it’s posted here on craigslist in the UK, but clearly the cars are in the U.S. based on the background surroundings. Turns out they are, so maybe this seller in Houston thinks UK… more»
Jul 30, 2015 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Pair of Mercedes 200D’s for $3,750!
For the old-school Mercedes diesel fan, your ship has come in! Here on eBay right now, you can buy a pair of manual transmission-equipped Heckflosse fintails for less than $4,000! One is running and the other is a parts car, but… more»
Jul 28, 2015 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Ex-Air Force: 1968 Mercedes 200D
Shown here rolling out of the barn it’s been kept in for most of the last 40 years, this 1968 Mercedes 200D was once a very loved car. Originally purchased by a decorated USAF Colonel as a reward to himself after… more»
Jul 27, 2015 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Go Anywhere: 1962 Mercedes Unimog
Among vehicles that I don’t really need but desperately want to own, the Unimog ranks high on the list. This 1962 example is listed here on eBay for $12,000, and the seller sounds like someone who truly gets what… more»
Jul 27, 2015 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Elegant Survivor: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250SE Coupe
This Mercedes is the nicest Mercedes survivor from the ’60s I have ever seen. It only has about 89,000 miles on it and it is a rare sunroof car. The woodwork and chrome are in amazing condition and the paint is original…. more»
Jul 24, 2015 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Warehouse Find: 1954 Mercedes 300
The 1954 Mercedes 300 sedan is a relative of the famous 300 SL Gullwing, with a version of the famous inline 6-cylinder under the hood. This particular car apparently sat in a building next to a car dealership for… more»
Jul 24, 2015 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Has To Be Fake: Mercedes Gullwing Find
Update – Within moments of publishing, the listing was removed by the author. Either this was legit and someone just got themselves a 300SL or it turned out to be fake. Which do you think it was? Reader Paul… more»
Jul 23, 2015 • For Sale • 12 Comments
BF Exclusive: German Workshop Manuals
Whether you’re looking to buy a barn find to restore, already have one you are working on, or just plan on buying something in the future, you can’t ever go wrong having a few workshop manuals lying around. I… more»
Jul 18, 2015 • For Sale • 28 Comments
The Hunt For A Pair Of Gullwings
Hello Barn Finds… Here’s a story for you. Similar to the trailer queens story. Please excuse my grammar, I’m a much better mechanic than a writer ;) A customer of mine stopped by the shop one day a few weeks… more»
Jul 16, 2015 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1979 Mercedes-Benz 280S: El Salvador Escapee
This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280S here on eBay is a pristine example of a Euro-spec sedan that has a fascinating history. US versions of these classic highway cruisers got saddled with clunky lighting and even worse bumpers, so the clean… more»
Jul 9, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Lot Find: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE
There must be some awfully honest people in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Why? Because this 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE coupe found here on eBay apparently sat on an abandoned lot for 8 years and it was never once vandalized, broken into, or had… more»
