This rather dull-looking Mercedes SL500 here on craigslist is a DIY project that was never completed, according to the seller’s write-up. Stuffed into the corner of a garage in Alameda, CA, it appears it may have been sitting for… more»
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Jun 21, 2018 • Exclusives • 7 Comments
Exclusive: 1995 Mercedes E320 W124 Convertible
I’m sure we’ve all been in a similar situation as Reader Axel O. He found this Mercedes E320 after hunting for the perfect one, but shortly after getting it, life threw him a curveball. It was the good kind of… more»
Mar 1, 2018 • Sightings • 17 Comments
A Grand Sedan: 1965 Mercedes 220
South of Sacramento is the Sacramento San Joaquin river delta which covers over 1,000 square miles with over 1,000 miles of levees protecting, about 700 miles of river channels forming 57 Islands. About 30 miles down the river is Walnut… more»
Feb 6, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Compression Test Candidate: 1984 Mercedes 380SEC
As we all know, I’m a sucker for a good Euro car. I’m also a sucker for a cheap car, too, especially if it’s a genuine gray market article. That’s why this 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SEC is so tempting, wearing… more»
Jan 20, 2018 • Uncategorized • 15 Comments
Diesel Limo: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300D
Limousines don’t normally get me excited, but this diesel-powered Benz is intriguing. It has only covered 72k miles and the oil burner under the hood ensures that it could cover many more. I’m not sure where I’d store it,… more»
Dec 23, 2017 • Uncategorized • 33 Comments
Built Like A Tank: 1985 Mercedes 300 SD
Let me first say that I am not an expert on these cars but they are very interesting to me now in 2017. Why? The cars that I first learned to drive on were built in the 1980s and… more»
Dec 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
Almost Rust Free: 1960 Mercedes 190SL
This Mercedes was found in a California garage, where it had been hidding for the better part of 30 years. The seller states that it is “almost rust free”, which is just a nice way of saying it has rust… more»
Nov 26, 2017 • Uncategorized • 37 Comments
1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Barn Find!
How much is a parts car worth? I suppose that depends on the quality, availability and price of new/replacement parts. The ad for this 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL states “restore or use for parts”. Based on the pictures, the “use… more»
Nov 10, 2017 • Uncategorized • 6 Comments
Super Rare 1-of-7 Mercedes Cabriolet Found!
A pair of vintage Mercedes – one of them a 1-of-7 right-hand-drive Adenauer cabriolet – has been discovered in a garage in Yorkshire in the UK. The two Mercedes, both 300-Series Adenauers, consist of the aforementioned convertible and a… more»
Oct 10, 2017 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
Rare Non-Diesel: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280E
One of the things that’s made the W123 series of mid-size Mercedes sedans, coupes, and wagons legendary is their longevity, so they’re still a pretty common sight more than 30 years after production ended, at least here in California…. more»
Oct 5, 2017 • Uncategorized • 10 Comments
Easy Project? 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300E
I know what you’re thinking: why? Bear with me here, as this 300E is actually in pretty good shape aside from the body damage. Not only is this car in decent condition, aside from the body damage, but the… more»
Oct 3, 2017 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
One County Convertible: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
So this car isn’t a one-owner vehicle, in fact it isn’t even one family! However, this car is a one-county vehicle. That’s right, across three different owners this 560SL has been in Fairfield County, CT its entire life. Mercedes-Benz’s… more»
Sep 19, 2017 • Auctions • 16 Comments
BF AUCTION: 1974 Mercedes Benz 280S
From Mason H. – Single family-owned Mercedes Benz 280S with sun roof. Stored in attached enclosed garage for 11 years, but fully functional prior to storage. Great project car! The car has dark blue original paint with original tan… more»
Sep 15, 2017 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
Luxury And Power: 1989 Mercedes 420SEL
I’m sure we all have heard of the mighty Mercedes 450SEL 6.9, which packed an incredible 6.9 liter V8. Sadly, Mercedes only built 7,380 of these mighty Autobahn cruisers. They however received so much acclaim and media attention, that Mercedes… more»
Sep 6, 2017 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Velvet Hammer: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3
After consuming sufficient automotive TV, web, or print content, most motorheads learn about the “Mercedes sedan with the limousine motor.” While not as widely recognized in the United States as, say, a 1969 Charger, even muscle-car fans know that,… more»
Sep 4, 2017 • For Sale • 28 Comments
World’s Largest Sunroof! 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300C Adenauer
Sometimes, when you’re a prominent player in entertainment, finance, or government, the top of the line Mercedes-Benz is not quite enough. If that happened in 1955 you ordered this car, the 1955 Mercedes-Benz W186 model 300. The W186 is… more»
