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Rust in peace: Mercedes-Benz 407D
1970s / 1980s / German / Mercedes-Benz / Rust in peace

Rust in peace: Mercedes-Benz 407D

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 2 Comments

This 407D’s wandering days are over. Continue reading →

45 years ago: Mercedes-Benz introduces electric LE 306 van
1970s / German / Mercedes-Benz

45 years ago: Mercedes-Benz introduces electric LE 306 van

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Ronan Glon • 1 Comment

In 1972, Mercedes’ experimental electric van offered just 60 miles of range. Continue reading →

Rust in peace: Mercedes-Benz 300TD
1970s / 1980s / German / Mercedes-Benz / Rust in peace

Rust in peace: Mercedes-Benz 300TD

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

It looks like this wagon had a violent encounter with a ‘roo one night. Continue reading →

Zeithaus treasures: 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen
1880s / German / Mercedes-Benz

Zeithaus treasures: 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

The Patent-Motorwagen is the first vehicle designed from the ground up to use an internal combustion engine. Continue reading →

How the Mercedes-Benz r107 SL went from prototype to production
1960s / German / Mercedes-Benz

How the Mercedes-Benz r107 SL went from prototype to production

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

The Mercedes-Benz r107 could have debuted with an even more striking look. Continue reading →

30 years ago: Mercedes-Benz begins developing self-driving technology
1980s / German / Mercedes-Benz

30 years ago: Mercedes-Benz begins developing self-driving technology

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

Mercedes-Benz began developing driver-less technology well before it became an industry trend. Continue reading →

Mercedes highlights the stillborn 500SL (r107) rally car
1980s / German / Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes highlights the stillborn 500SL (r107) rally car

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Ronan Glon • Leave a comment

The 500SL nearly morphed into a light, powerful rally car. Continue reading →

A Mercedes-Benz 1624 car hauler is what dreams are made of
1970s / German / Mercedes-Benz

A Mercedes-Benz 1624 car hauler is what dreams are made of

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 4 Comments

Seeing a 1624 loaded with two 123s and two 126s is like time-warp back to the early 1980s. Continue reading →

Rust in peace: Classics in a Utah junkyard
1970s / 1980s / 1990s / AMC / American / German / Honda / Japanese / Jeep / Mercedes-Benz / Rust in peace / Subaru / Swedish / Volkswagen / Volvo

Rust in peace: Classics in a Utah junkyard

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 2 Comments

Junkyards in rural areas are able to hang on to cars for decades on end, so they’re generally full of hidden surprises. Continue reading →

Gallery: Happy 40th birthday, Mercedes-Benz w123
1970s / 1980s / Gallery / German / Mercedes-Benz

Gallery: Happy 40th birthday, Mercedes-Benz w123

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Ronan Glon • 2 Comments

The Mercedes-Benz w123 was presented to the press 40 years ago this month. For us, it’s the chance to look back on nearly a decade of w123 ownership. Continue reading →

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