It may be entertaining to drive around looking for old cars, but sometimes the best way to make a discovery is to search through old records. That’s exactly how reader Cynthia found this 1968 Mercedes Benz 280sl, which has… more»
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Sep 27, 2012 • For Sale • 14 Comments
What You Missed: Terry Bennett Auction
A variety of barn finds, yard finds and ran-when-parked finds could be inspected and bid on at the Terry Bennett Collection auction held last weekend in Dover, New Hampshire. Although hard to believe, the large collection of vehicles was… more»
Sep 13, 2012 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1958 Mercedes 220S Carport Find Update
Almost a year ago we featured a 1958 Mercedes Benz 220S that reader and Barn Finder Doug M found at a yard sale. Doug cleaned the car up, fixed a few things, and has enjoyed it over the past… more»
2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The 62nd Pebble Beach Concours took place Sunday, August 19th at the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links. The golf course shuts down entirely one day each year so that, arguably, the greatest Concours in the world can take place… more»
Aug 30, 2012 • For Sale • 3 Comments
2012 Quail Motorsports Gathering
The 10th annual Quail Motorsports Gathering featured pre-war Alfa Romeos and the 50th anniversary of the Iso Automobili Company. The Quail takes place on Friday of Auto Week at Quail Lodge golf course in Carmel. The Quail offers attendees… more»
Monterey Motorsports Pre-Reunion 2012
This fantastic event takes place the weekend prior to the Pebble Beach Concours and it allows participants in the actual Motorsport reunion time to test/tune their cars as well as participate in short race events. Here is a Bugatti… more»
Aug 22, 2012 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Saratoga Estate Sale
While sifting through Craigslist, we came across a post for an estate sale in Saratoga, California and thought it might be of some interest to anyone in the market for an American Classic from the ’50s. The sale is… more»
Jul 26, 2012 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Mystery History: 1954 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing
From the seller of Grandma’s 190SL comes this 1954 Mercedes 300SL. We overlooked the listing because it looked so much like its little brother in the first auction photo. This is a real deal Gullwing though and it’s a… more»
Jul 18, 2012 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Grandma’s 190SL: 1962 Mercedes 190SL
There are countless stories of people finding amazing cars parked in a Grandma’s garage, but rarely is it the story teller’s Grandmother and it usually doesn’t involve a Mercedes Roadster. Well in this case the car is a 1962… more»
Jun 7, 2012 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Airport Runner: 1956 Mercedes Gullwing
UPDATE 6/9/12 – The seller ended the auction early. Bidding was at $500k reserve not met. Who the heck tries to sell a Gullwing on eBay? Well someone just listed one and bidding is already at half a million!… more»
Mar 13, 2012 • Stories • 9 Comments
2012 Amelia Island Concours D’Elegance
The 2012 edition of the Amelia Island Concours,which was held on March 11th on the grounds of the Ritz Carlton hotel, did not disappoint. Featured cars included the Ferrari GTO, Shelby Cobra, cars driven by Vic Elford, 60th Anniversary… more»
Mar 9, 2012 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Garage Find Gullwing: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL
Estate sales can be a treasure hunter’s playground. Some families, especially those living in the same house for 50 years, have a lot of junk sitting around. Some items may be worth something, while other trinkets are held onto… more»
Mar 6, 2012 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Every Box Checked: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL
It’s said that the clothes make the man. In the case of this recently discovered 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3, the options make the car. This Autobahn cruiser is equipped with a plethora of Mercedes factory equipment that sets… more»
Feb 24, 2012 • Stories • 36 Comments
Reader Find: 1962 Mercedes 190SL
Great barn finds are made everyday, but some are more special than others. This recent discovery was just made by reader Mike V while visiting a friend. It is a 1962 Mercedes 190SL and it has only had one… more»
Feb 6, 2012 • Sightings Stories • 20 Comments
Exotic Junk Yard Discovery
If you thought the Chula Vista yard was interesting then you should get a load of this one in Los Angeles California. The area has no shortage of wealthy people so you can image what winds up in the… more»
Jan 31, 2012 • Stories • 25 Comments
Chula Vista Salvage Yard Liquidation
It isn’t often that a whole salvage yard comes up for sale, especially one with everything from American muscle to European classics and just about everything in between. This salvage yard is in Chula Vista, California and the owner… more»
