The luxury SUV market was barely even a concept when Mercedes-Benz introduced its Gelandewagen in 1979. Originally conceived as a military off-roader, it was hardly the luxury sled we know today, powered by a range of 4-, 5- or 6-cylinder diesel engines and sparsely equipped with manual windows, cloth seats […]
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300 SL Roadster One of the Stars of Kissimmee Auction
This gorgeous 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL roadster goes up for sale later this week at Mecum’s Kissimmee, Florida, auction. It’s undeniably a standout in a sale that features a slate of interesting, if somewhat ordinary vehicles by comparison to this icon. Other notables, however, include a Vignale-bodied Ferrari 340 America, […]
The Pinnacle and the Tipping Point – 35 Years of the Mercedes-Benz 124
If you are into older Mercedes – a safe bet if you’re looking at VintagEuro – perhaps you’ve stumbled onto the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center website. Mercedes is great at actively supporting and participating in the care of its older cars, a smart endeavor given its long history. During a recent […]