Have you ever read an ad and just felt like whomever wrote it is a pretty interesting guy? When I read this ad, I immediately felt that Kenny, the owner of these three lost souls, was a guy that… more»
Mercedes
Jul 19, 2017 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Mystery Pagoda — Less Than 15,000 Miles?
Imagine uncovering a 1971 Mercedes 280 SL in a garage to find it only has 14,600 miles! Great surprise, right? What I don’t understand is why the seller is excited enough to ask a super high price for the… more»
Jul 14, 2017 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Snowbird Special: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
A big Mercedes sedan always has a sense of occasion, as they say, making every trip seem like a journey to a glamorous destination. In the case of this 1987 420SEL, an example of the W126-generation S-class, the original… more»
Jul 8, 2017 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Euro Market Pagoda: 1965 Mercedes 230SL
The W113 chassis Mercedes represent good value, both in terms of the driving experience and the potential return on investment should it be restored. Some examples have been drug out of the bayou with rust that can frighten even… more»
Jun 20, 2017 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Barn Treasure: 1951 Mercedes 220s
After 40 years tucked away this 1951 Mercedes 220S has been brought back out into the sun light and is looking for a new home. The seller has described this as a “Barn Treasure” and it certainly looks the… more»
Jun 15, 2017 • For Sale • 8 Comments
German Mafia: 1979 Mercedes 280E
Is there such a thing as the German mafia? I don’t know, but if there is, I’ll bet one of their members previously drove this period-modified 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280E. You get so used to seeing W123’s appearing as well-worn… more»
Jun 14, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
No Reserve Castaways: Cheap Projects on eBay
One of my favorite sellers on eBay tends to get a lot of donated, abandoned and tax write-off vehicles in their yard, and while most of the cars are completely forgettable, there’s always a few that look like compelling… more»
Jun 7, 2017 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Father and Son Pair: Mercedes 300SL Gullwing & Roadster
Talk about a family with good tastes: this pair of Mercedes 300SLs, one a Gullwing coupe and the other a Roadster, have been in the same family ownership for 60 years after originally being purchased by a father and… more»
Jun 1, 2017 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Budget Benz: 1985 Mercedes Benz 380SE
The $4,700 price tag on this big Benz may seem steep at first, but when you realize how much car you are getting for the money, it may just seem like a bargain. Not only is this a large… more»
May 23, 2017 • Exclusives For Sale •
EXCLUSIVE: 1963 Mercedes 230SL Pagoda
Seller Description: This Mercedes has been in my barn for 12 years and it’s been in the family for approximately 20 years. Fuel-injected engine and transmission in good shape without many miles. Lots of good parts in interior. Some of… more»
May 22, 2017 • Exclusives For Sale • 12 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1953 Mercedes 220 Project
Seller Description: Solid body and fenders. The doors are there. All of the doors need metal work though… rusted around the bottoms, etc. The front end is all there and solid. The grill shell is inside the car. The… more»
May 18, 2017 • Exclusives For Sale • 24 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1991 Mercedes 350SD
This Mercedes isn’t exactly a barn find in the normal sense, but it is currently parked in reader Al M’s barn and he wants it gone. It’s a 1991 350SD that runs and drives well, but it’s taking up… more»
May 17, 2017 • For Sale • 13 Comments
4WD Motorhome: 1975 Mercedes L911
Mercedes-Benz has long been known for its commercial-division creations, but while its long-distance trucking rigs get plenty of exposure, its lineup of Expedition Trucks is less well known. This example for sale in Houston is certainly new to me, but… more»
May 2, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Government Excess: 2011 Freightliner Unimog
Curiously, the Mercedes-derived Unimog seems to pop up every now and again as a piece of government surplus. I say curiously because for years, it seemed as if these diesel-powered brutes were mildly exotic, only appearing for sale when… more»
Apr 21, 2017 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1986 Revisited – Part 3: Deals on Wheels
Here is yet another installment from my recently rediscovered 1986 “Deals on Wheels” magazine: this is the Haulin’ Edition. Let’s start with this sweet 1951 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery – what a car! Let’s see a show of hands of who would absolutely… more»
Apr 5, 2017 • For Sale • 6 Comments
California Binz: 1963 Mercedes Kombiwagen
In the Mercedes world, wagons are a fan favorite. They are considered the epitome of long-lived, highway-devouring haulers that can pack in the family and still keep the driver entertained. Before the later W124 and W123 cars that put… more»
