In the mid-1960s, Mercedes-Benz had a series of midsize cars called the W110. They were part of the “Fintail” models and came out with the 190c and 190Dc sedans in April 1961. These cars replaced the W120 180c/180Dc and W121 190b/190Db. The W110 initially had two options for engines: a 1.9 L gasoline or a […]
We are back with another Bracq Friday classic, a German piece of metal that is far from germane. The W109 was the long wheelbase and air-suspension equipped version of the more common W108 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and commonly equipped with the larger inline-6 and V8 engines. Today’s W109 is a bit rusty but it has been […]
This next car comes as a tip from Cory who writes: who has the cojones to finish this car- 72 Mercedes 220d with chevy 350 swap and mexican blanket on the dash. Oh boy, someone better buy this before I do and end up with an expensive lawyer bill from a divorce atty. I’ve already […]
This next car comes as a tip from Dave in Tampa who writes: Oh no, another Fintail …I might win an award for submitting the most Mercedes Fintails, a distinction I may or may not embrace. Whatever. A $10k restored classic that presumably isn’t full of Bondo is a win as far as I know. […]
The W210 generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class isn’t the first car I’d consider turning into a death kart, but it isn’t the last car either. Today’s suicide squad car is a V8 equipped E430 and looks ready for the not-so-distant Mad Max apocalypse we all see coming. My only concern is that the weight distribution might be […]
This next car comes as a tip from Dave in Tampa who writes: An astonishing deal on a bona fide classic with air conditioning and a three (four?) on the tree. It actually pains me to share this rather than go buy it, but I’m trying to lighten my load so we can move abroad. […]
The Mercedes C36 marked AMG’s inaugural production following its acquisition by Mercedes-Benz and succeeded the 190E 16V as the brand’s compact high-performance vehicle. Despite its premium price tag, the C36 was a formidable competitor to the BMW E36 M3, with the AMG having a larger and more powerful engine, sharp-edged aesthetics, top-notch brakes, and exceptional […]
I know what you are thinking. This looks too good to be true. A Ferrari/Maserati TwinTurbo V6 and a Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16V body…but first you need to do some assembly. And when I say some…I mean all of it. Because these are two entirely different vehicles — one is a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16V offered […]
I’m always on the lookout for wrecked cars that could be scavenged for their organs, so when I saw this next car being offered for a simple price, I was intrigued. Unfortunately the modern AMG C43 is a bit of a Manet. Looks cool from a distance, but when you get up close, it looks […]
The Mercedes-Benz W114 showcased another stunning example of the classic 3-box styling envisioned by renowned designer Paul Bracq. While the majority of W114s encountered are the standard 4-door sedan variant, there are also a handful that sport the more sporty 2-door coupe spec. Today’s W114 is sitting on a set of gigantic wheels that are […]