As of late, I’ve been re-watching some of my favorite action flicks that feature a heavy emphasis on vintage machinery, whether in the background or being hammered around a crowded city street. The French Connection, The Seven Ups and… more»
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Dusty Drop Top: 1970 Mercedes 280SL
One of the major appeals, or at least the dream, of a barn find is getting an amazing deal. I know the first time I ever heard about the concept of a barn find, I was still a child and… more»
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Teutonic Convertible: 1968 Mercedes 280SL
Mid-60’s Mercedes have a well-earned reputation of being rock-solid and reliable, if not overly dynamic. The “pagoda-roof” convertibles (so named because of the unusual hardtop profile shown in this picture) are no exception, and they also come with attractive… more»
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Bargain Bus: 1974 Mercedes 309D
I love a good deal, there is nothing better than finding a great deal on a great classic. Sadly, it is getting harder and harder to find good deals. Thankfully, we have some dedicated readers who try to send… more»
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More Than Parts: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Throughout automotive history, there have been any number of cars that transition from throwaway projects to desirable specimens. Rarely does that phenomenon crystallize so perfectly than with the Mercedes-Benz 190SL, a car that recently has enjoyed a fast-rising tide… more»
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Samba Wannabe: 1960 Mercedes O319D
I truly love odd and unusual vehicles, especially ones that you can actually afford to own and drive. The biggest problem with any oddball is finding parts, as most were never built in any significant numbers. If you can… more»
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35 Year Slumber: 1970 Mercedes 300 SEL
When we receive submissions from sellers of vehicles, it usually helps us paint a better picture of why a vintage vehicle is on the market. Those stories take many forms, and in the case of a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL,… more»
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Pagoda Plunge: 1966 Mercedes 230SL
Has everyone lost their minds? We keep seeing all these basketcase cars listed online with outrageous asking prices! It seems that everyone is finding old cars, dragging them home, and then listing them on the internet for tens of… more»
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Reader Find: Euro Mercedes 230SL Pair
From Bob G – Hi all, here are the photos of a pair of 1964 “garage find” Mercedes 230SLs that I purchased earlier this year. They were in a garage that belonged to a recluse-hoarder. He parked the first… more»
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Grace without Pace: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190E
Full disclosure: the car you see above is one of my all-time favorite cars. I owned a 1991 Mercedes 190E with the 2.3 gas four-cylinder and an automatic. I used it to drive back and forth to school primarily,… more»
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Dust Included: 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190B
If you’re going to take on a classic car restoration with unknown provenance or history, it’s hard to go wrong with a vintage Mercedes-Benz. They are known for their durability as much as they are celebrated for their style… more»
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Star Cruiser: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
I love searching through auction listings online, but ideally I would rather stumble upon an unadvertised estate sale with rows of classics up for grabs (for a screaming bargain, of course!) I’m not sure if that’s what occurred for the seller… more»
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Greek Barn Find: 1961 Mercedes 190SL
One of the amazing things about this community is that when we post a car, you guys typically send in a few more just like it. Sometimes they are similar and sometimes they are better. Well after featuring an… more»
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Rusty Benz: 1960 Mercedes 190SL
I’m not bashful when it comes to my love for oddball cars, but there are a few mainstream cars out there that I lust after just as much as any oddball. The Mercedes 190sl just happens to be one… more»
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1961 Mercedes… Eh Monster Truck?
For the past few weeks, Jesse has been on the hunt for a more practical and spacious daily driver. He’s been looking for something that can haul tons of stuff and a car seat. He’s talked about Volvo and… more»
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Crusty Cabriolet: 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE
From Avi K – I found this car in my mechanic’s lot in 2007. He was commissioned to restore it for a fellow who bought it from Mercedes in 1961 as a pre-owned vehicle and drove it up until… more»
