I know what you are going to say. We’ve posted a bunch of 80s/90s Mercs on DT recently, but there is a reason. These were extremely well engineered pieces of metal, built when cars were not overly complicated and there are tons of these old beasts sitting around. Daimler built almost 900k examples of the […]
The W126 generation Mercedes-Benz was the flagship of the flagships -and its long wheel base version was a favorite of African dictators and American country music stars. If you had cash (or were Johnny Cash) the long wheel base version of the W126 was the perfect car for you to drink directly from the bottle […]
There was a time when Autotrader was the best game in business when you were looking to buy a cheap car…at least it was better than your local newspaper. The world changed and Autotrader’s print magazine went the way of the dodo bird and AT lost most of its best deals to craigslist…but in recent […]
There is an old saying; if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. That’s sort of the way I feel about the Baja-everything movement. Sure, it started with Beetles back in the day, but then they started putting big wheels and lift kits on Firebirds, BMW Z3s, Miatas, Crown Victorias…where does it end? Let the apocalypse commence, I’ll be ready. Maybe with a W126 S-class? Find this 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300SD W126 offered for $4000 in Highland, CA via craigslist.
Find this 1987 Mercedes 420 SEL in Minneapolis, MN bid to $228 as of 7/8/18 ending on Tuesday. This German expression of the 1980’s is in need of some TLC as it now appears like a patient on those reality shows for people who have had too much plastic surgery. Bonus Craiglist listing is provided below […]
Imagine for a minute that you’ve got about five large to spend on a daily driver. You need a car that will get you to your destination with minimal fuss, and maximum class, — and you don’t really care about speed. Forget the used and abused Japanese late models that litter craigslist and instead buy […]
Find this 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL S-Class W126 here on eBay bidding for $8,600 with auction ending next Monday at 12PM Pacific. From eBay listing: Item specifics Condition: Used Year: 1991 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): WDBCA35E5MA589240 Mileage: 55,138 Transmission: Automatic Make: Mercedes-Benz Body Type: Sedan Model: S-Class Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty Engine: […]
1979 was a strange year — it started with the death of Sex Pistol’s bassist Sid Vicious from a heroin overdose, then it snowed in the Sahara Desert for 30 minutes, the Shah fled Iran, and Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans were canceled due to a police strike…and that was only February. The world […]
The C126 generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class coupe was a massive luxury grand tourer with an abbreviated name — the SEC (short for S-Klasse-Einspritzmotor-Coupé). The previous generation S-Class was only available in 4-door configuration, but with the 1981 release of the C126, mobsters luxury buyers looking for a 2-door sedan had another choice besides the Eldorado and Coupe […]
Kaibeezy Bite: When you don’t have time for a full length article and you just want the good stuff in a small service size with limited capitalization — words by Kaibeezy. best car ever made – maybe could use a bit more engine, but what’s your hurry? – i used to drive mine like […]