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»
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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»
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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»
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Three-Pedal Fintail: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230S
I’ve never understood why four-doors are usually not as desirable as coupe and convertible cars in the classic car market; more doors means more space for you and your friends, and four-doors still typically have plenty of trunk space…. more»
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Hand Built: Mercedes Landaulet Replica
Among replicas, the classic Mercedes-Benz 500K has constantly been paid homage to in some fashion. Whether the whole car was rebuilt or simply the iconic nose section, imitation has always been part of its heritage. This custom limousine features… more»
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Country Club Staple: 1974 Mercedes 450 SL
Many years ago, right after dinosaurs gave up their reign on Earth, the Mercedes name was synonymous with quality. That may sound like a catch phrase or advertising line today, but it was true for a long time. People… more»
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Bring (Old) Money: 1963 Mercedes-Benz 190D Wagon
No car says “old money” quite like a Mercedes-Benz station wagon—wagon buyers are known to be some of M-B’s wealthiest and most loyal customers—but before 1977 (’79 in the States) it took even more money to get your hands… more»
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Two Worn Triumphs And A Rusty Benz!
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
