Mercedes

Dunkelblau Rescue: 1966 Mercedes 300SE

While I do love the shilloutte of a classic Mercedes coupe, there are times when even the prettiest of shapes can seem beyond rescuing. However, you may disagree so take a gander at this 1966 Mercedes 300SE here on eBay,… more»

Huge Tax Write Off: Donated Mercedes Coach

Whenever I go to our local Good Will store, it’s to drop off some old clothes or an out-of-date piece of technology that likely cost more than $100 just last year.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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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