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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL: Restored And Parked
We’ve seen this story before: car is restored and refreshed, then sits in the garage for years, undoing all of those investments. Seems crazy, right? Well, this 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL here on eBay suffers from this fate and I’m… more»
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Koenig In Slovakia: 1982 Mercedes 380 SEC
From John F. – Hey Barn Finds! Somebody just posted this nice Koenig-Specials Mercedes for sale here in Slovakia. It is possibly the only one in my country at the moment; they seem to be very rare! That is an… more»
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Birds Of A Feather: 5 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3s
Imagine stumbling upon the collection of a marque aficionado who was particularly smitten with one model. That’s exactly what the sellers of these five Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3’s claim they found in a Colorado garage! And now each car is… more»
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1979 Mercedes 450SEL: One for the Brave
Are you trying to kick a gambling addiction? Do you find yourself spending too much money eating out rather than preparing meals at home? Well, I have the ultimate solution for ensuring you’ll never again have any expendable income… more»
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A Pair Of 6.3s: Mercedes-Benz 300SEL Projects
There are some cars that can always be cheaper. As in, given the amount of work involved in bringing this 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 here on eBay back to life, the $5,500 asking price still seems a bit high…. more»
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Life Car Revisited: 1982 Mercedes 240D
Back in April I wrote up a Mercedes and suggested that it could be a life car. Some of you liked the idea and others considered the 240D too slow and stinky for the daily commute. Well, Robert R. just found… more»
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1970 Mercedes-Benz 600: Slightly Deflated
There are some cars that, no matter how dusty and dimly-lit their surroundings are, just scream luxury and class from every angle. The Mercedes-Benz 600 series has always had that effect on me, and Barn Finds reader Jonas N spotted this 1970… more»
