When Mercedes introduced the “Pagoda” type SL roadster in 1963, it was a major departure from the preceding 190SL and 300SL models. Featuring distinctive styling, sedan-based reliable mechanicals and an extremely ridgid (for the time) body shell, the 230SL… more»
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Jan 22, 2017 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Over 200 Classics California Estate Sale!
With 212 classics for sale in this estate find sent in by reader Doug M., I’ll bet everyone can find something they are interested in! The vehicles are located in Merced, California, and are listed both here on craigslist… more»
Jan 19, 2017 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Widebody, Big Budget: Mercedes 450SL Koenig
In addition to the cars that were produced and sold in the 1980s, I’m also partial to the era due to the wide range of tuners and aftermarket companies that seemed to spring up daily. In the case of… more»
Jan 11, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Alfas, Jags and Mercedes Oh My: Basement Collection
Here are four of the thirteen cars for sale on craigslist in San Francisco. The seller is accepting offers. There’s no information provided on the cars but will need careful inspection in any case. They range from the 1956… more»
Dec 21, 2016 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Nice But No Go: 1970 Mercedes 250
This lovely looking, but somewhat forlorn 1970 Mercedes 250 four door sedan is for sale here on craigslist in Darien, Connecticut. This is another example of those CL ads where sellers somehow expect that saying virtually nothing about the overall… more»
Dec 16, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Police Auction Project: 1972 Mercedes 450SL
I’ve always wanted to attend a police auction, or even peruse the yard of our local car/truck/boat donation center. There’s likely a lot of vehicles I’d pass over, but there are probably a few that would be worth taking home… more»
Dec 12, 2016 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Some Assembly Required: 1936 Mercedes 200 Cab
OK, pop quiz: who here sees potential in this project? Anyone? If you do, I take it you are a greater optimist than I am or have a handsome Mercedes-Benz 200 Cabriolet in the garage in need of a… more»
Dec 7, 2016 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Clean Garage Find: 1960 Mercedes 190SL
We all have certain cars that we dream of finding parked in a barn, garage or shed. Some we want to find because they are vehicles we have always dreamed of having, others because they are incredibly valuable and… more»
Nov 7, 2016 • For Sale Success Stories • 9 Comments
Success Story: Australian Mercedes Finds Home!
We featured this 1954 Mercedes as an Exclusive a while back, but we were a little leery because it was located in Australia. We know that we have readers in all parts of the world, but we weren’t sure… more»
Nov 1, 2016 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Daily Driver Potential: 1959 Mercedes 220S
This pretty old Mercedes was just listed on eBay in Auburn. It’s an older paint job that looks nice from a distance but up close the paint is cracking and has a lot of door dings. It’s had the same… more»
Oct 27, 2016 • For Sale • 28 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1995 Mercedes E320 Station Wagon
I know this isn’t our typical BF kind of find, but the seller, Peter R in Toronto, has been a long time reader. Plus, these wagons are just awesome! I test drove a newer one a few months back and… more»
Oct 15, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
West Texas Dust: 1958 Mercedes 300D
After all these years of writing for Barn Finds, there’s still nothing better than seeing a dusty, forgotten classic in an old garage. It gets my heart racing and causes a minor senory overload. This 1958 Mercedes 300D here on eBay checks… more»
Oct 5, 2016 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Lots of Potential! 1967 Mercedes 230SL
It goes without saying that some people are eternal optimists. It also goes without saying there’s a sucker born every minute. Put the two together and dangerous things can happen. Barn Finds reader Olaf E. spotted this very burnt and… more»
Sep 29, 2016 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Assembly Required: 1939 Mercedes-Benz 170V
The Mercedes 170 V was built from 1936 into the 1950s. Normally, I wouldn’t hold much hope for a project like this, but for a car this cool, so perhaps there’s hope. This Mercedes is a “Cabriolet B”, 2… more»
Sep 21, 2016 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Cashing In: Mercedes 190SL Collection
Over the last few years, the once disposable Mercedes 190SL roadster has begun to appreciate, likely riding the coat tails of the wildly valuable 300SL Gullwing and roadster cars. While the driving experience isn’t the same, enthusiasts will tell… more»
Aug 31, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Cheap Grey Market: 1984 Mercedes 500SEC
Anyone who chases European cars knows that finding one with its higher compression motor, more attractive bumpers and powerful H4 lighting still intact is sometimes an excercise in restraint, as it’s possible to throw rational thought out the window… more»
