Whenever I go to our local Good Will store, it’s to drop off some old clothes or an out-of-date piece of technology that likely cost more than $100 just last year. Well, for an American Cancer Society donation center… more»
Mercedes
Jul 29, 2016 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Junk Or Save? Mercedes 190E
Hagerty has listed the top twenty five vehicles likely to appreciate. The 1984–93 Mercedes-Benz 190 Class found its way onto their list. This example was donated to the museum. I’m not sure what year it is, so I’ll guess 1985. It has… more»
Jul 27, 2016 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Soldier Owned: 1953 Mercedes 300 Adenauer
After being purchased new in Germany and shipped home to Colorado after his deployment, this solider-owned 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 here on craigslist began a long period of dormancy, entering the barn in 1964 and not unearthed until recently. It remains in… more»
Jul 14, 2016 • For Sale • 10 Comments
23,973 Miles: 1986 Mercedes 190E
Over the years, as cars come and go, there are always a few that stand out as highlights on your personal automobile roster. I previously owned a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E, which was one of the more enjoyable used cars… more»
Jul 5, 2016 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Seller Unaware: 1978 Mercedes 450SLC
Every now and again, I wonder if sellers truly know what kind of car they have on their hands. Now, my spider sense tends to get tingly whenever I spot a potential Euro-market car, and I think this 1978… more»
Jun 23, 2016 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Stump Puller: 1978 Mercedes 450SEL 6.9
Ask most car guys about the movie Ronin and almost all of them will likely mention the scene where a Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 sedan executes a perfect J-turn and takes off after the bad guys. Mercedes’ powerhouse of a sedan is recognized… more»
Jun 22, 2016 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Viewing is Essential: 1959 Mercedes 190SL
We can all accept that sometimes economic forces well outside of our control demand that basketcase cars be restored, even against what sound judgement would decree reasonable. However, there are moments when I think if you’re foolish enough to… more»
Jun 18, 2016 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Project Nightmare: 1967 Mercedes 600
There are cars that many of us would agree are beautiful when completely restored, or even more so if they remain in preserved, survivor condition. Those same cars, however, can become literal nightmares of epic proportions when they are… more»
Jun 16, 2016 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Too Many Projects: 1965 Mercedes 220SE
This is one of those cases of being more interested in the vehicles surrounding the car in question rather than the car itself. This 1965 Mercedes 220SE here on eBay is a project car the seller purchased with intents of restoring,… more»
Jun 5, 2016 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Shown Then Stowed: 1969 Mercedes 300SEL
When we think of barn finds, it’s easy to envision a car being put on blocks for a restoration that never happened. But this 1969 Mercedes 300SEL sedan here on eBay is actually a strange case of a nice, driver quality… more»
May 30, 2016 • For Sale • 9 Comments
40 Year Sleep: 1952 Mercedes 220
From Yoni G – I am selling another car from my collection. This barn find 1952 Mercedes 220 has been garaged for the last 40 years and has low mileage of 22,728. The body has some rust, but the… more»
May 25, 2016 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Classy Find: 1979 Mercedes Benz 450SL
This 450SL looks like a really nice car. It’s a fresh barn find with only a bit over 100,000 miles. They aren’t terribly popular or valuable, but they are wonderful to drive. Besides using a generous amount of fuel, maintenance can be expensive,… more»
May 24, 2016 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Quonset Hut Collection: Fiat 850 Spider Duo
I’ll be the first to admit I don’t get that excited about the vintage Fiat 850 Spider. It’s not that it isn’t a rare car deserving of our respect; it’s just never struck a chord. However, I do dig… more»
May 20, 2016 • Exclusives For Sale • 9 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1954 Mercedes-Benz 170 in Australia
UPDATE – The car has been sold! This find comes from one of our readers in the land down under! It’s a 1954 Mercedes 170 S-D and was a family car for decades before being parked in a farm… more»
May 19, 2016 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Tow Yard Find: 1971 Mercedes 300SEL
Oh, if these cars could talk. I am dying to know the backstory on this 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL here on eBay, which appears to be a genuine European-market model locked up in a tow yard or salvage operation. Although you… more»
May 10, 2016 • For Sale • 21 Comments
German Rolls-Royce: 1953 Mercedes 300 Adenauer
This Mercedes was the flagship model in 1953. It had a long wheelbase and a big inline-six out front making it a proper competitor in the luxury car market. This was basically a German Rolls-Royce and the more you… more»
