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1979 Mercedes-Benz 230G Cabriolet

by Paul on June 17, 2013 in Mercedes Benz with No comments

It took a few years for Mercedes-Benz to finally pull the trigger and officially import the Geländewagen, or G-Wagen to the US. But when they did, it was a shot in the arm for the venerable old truck, as thousands of new customers discovered the amazing capabilities of this vehicle. This is a truck that is close to being with us for 40 years, yet still puts modern machines to shame. When they began importing them, Mercedes brought us solely the four-door variant, powered by a 5.0 liter V8, with AMG versions and a larger 5.5 liter V8 to follow. This two door convertible variant for sale in Florida is one of the very first to be manufactured with an interesting story to tell.

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Year: 1979
Model: 230G Cabriolet
Engine: 2.3 liter inline four
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Mileage: 92,202 miles
Price: No reserve auction

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230G Cabriolet on eBay

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Rare California CARB Certified 230G Mercedes Geländewagen Cabriolet, Imported by AMG USA.

This G actually has an interesting history. This is one of the first G-Wagens ever made. It is number 127. The G is in fact so early that it is part of the original batch made for the Shah of Iran, but never delivered. The Shah was the reason for the G, he owned most of Mercedes at the time, the largest shareholder. He demanded a car be built to rival the Land Rovers. He placed the first order to pay upfront for development costs. The Shah ordered over 700 to be built and start a hand-assembled production line. This was #127 in that fleet. He was deposed in 1979 and never got all his G-Wagens. They were then locked up in a warehouse in Austria and sold years later through authorized and friendly to Mercedes “channels’….this one being brought over to the states with a few others by AMG.

It has some oddities that no production G has. Differences in trim like mb-tex wrapped console and 1 piece gauge cluster, metal window sashes, heavy duty frame and chassis, modified rear cross tubes, air intake baffle, etc. 92,200 miles with all records since imported in mid 1980s. Was imported into California and Certified correctly with DOT, EPA, CARB by AMG. Car includes all original AMG paperwork that documents the miles and conversion to US specs.

Nice driving car, little to no vibrations as found on many old Gwagens, good smooth drivetrain, nice clutch, etc. 4wd works as it should. Low Range Transfer case with shift on the fly 2:1 reduction works well. Axle Differential Lockers in both front and rear diffs (need servicing). Lockers have not been used in a long time, likely need new brake fluid flushed thru locker system. Brakes need servicing.

Nice condition tires, all terrain type, on original steel wheels

Spare tire on swing out carrier

Rear Seat Bench folds down and forward, and is also completely removable with just two bolts

Soft Top with Safari Frame and mounting rails and cords

Center console in great shape with no cracking

Dash pads are nice, see one photo showing small portion towards the driver side that has some adhesive missing

Alpine CD Stereo with removable face

Rear Mudflaps

Front Mud Aprons

MB Tex original seats in good condition in the front, rear bench has tear in bottom

This G was originally furnished new with a Stromburg Carb 175 which has been upgraded to a Weber. Please note that the rear right bumper corner is broken, and is taped together. Note that in most photos the car is missing one front bumper corner, but that has been replaced since the photos were taken. Please note that the soft top works well, but that the rear roll up window has a small tear in the bottom and its zippers only work so-so. The rest of the top works very well, and that roll-up rear window is likely all needing repair. Car has not been used in foul weather in many years. Top was just put back on the car for the first time in over 8 years.

Thank you for your interest. It is an interesting rare Geländewagen. It comes with the original GFG build tag and is stamped 127 which matches the frame stamping. If you’re a Mercedes G follower on Ebay, you may notice this car has been relisted because the first auction did not meet reserve and the second deal fell through. The car has not been used and is in the same condition stated in previous auctions.

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These early G-Wagens are more affordable than the modern day, more luxurious versions. Given the early build number and ties to the Shah of Iran, this 230G should garner a decent amount of interest. It’s hard to put a value on these, as we don’t come across a lot for sale stateside. Given the earlier G-Wagens we’ve seen here at GCFSB and the fact that we have a no reserve auction, I’d suspect bidding may finish somewhere in the neighborhood of $15,000.

-Paul

1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6

by Paul on June 13, 2013 in Mercedes Benz with 2 Comments

With the newly introduced CLA sedan and a new C class slated for 2015, the thought of owning a Mercedes-Benz is more accessible than ever. But it wasn’t always that way. The 190 class made waves in the early 1980s and shook up the Stuttgart manufacturer’s product lineup. The “Baby Benz” as it was dubbed became an instant hit, selling almost two million copies over the course of an 11 year production run.

There’s a lot of models to choose from. A lot of our readers are partial to the 190E 2.3-16, as it offers a bit of sporting fun for much less money than it’s contemporary, the E30 BMW M3. I’ve always been partial to the late model 190E 2.6. Growing up with one of these in the family, I was impressed by its build quality and smooth engine. It offered a level of refinement seldom seen in cars of its class. Unlike other Mercedes models, it’s hard to find a good 190E these days. But this final year 190E 2.6 for sale in Florida has under 50,000 miles and is a minter.

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Year: 1993
Model: 190E 2.6
Engine: 2.6 liter inline six
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 49,256 miles
Price: No reserve auction

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6 on eBay

Garage kept, one owner, low miles! No accidents, clean Carfax, low original 49K miles, excellent gas mileage, never smoked in, original condition inside and out. 100% rust free exterior, beautiful beige leather interior, factory retractable moon/sun roof, power seats, power windows, power locks, tilt wheel, cruise, a/c, stereo, factory tinted glass, factory alloy wheels, 4 new radial tires. This car is just absolutely beautiful inside and out. If you want a great reliable classy automobile for under 5K this is the best you are going to find. Call Chuck 727-688-5786.

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The color combination of this car isn’t my first choice, but this was a shade that was in vogue in the early 1990s. Given this is a no reserve auction, I’d suspect this 190E will probably fetch somewhere between $6,000 and $8,000.

-Paul

1979 Mercedes-Benz 240D

by Paul on June 12, 2013 in Mercedes Benz with 3 Comments

Two yellow Mercedes sedans this week, you ask? Well, there’s always room for a good W123 on GCFSB. Like that favorite shirt or lounge chair, a W123 Mercedes-Benz just seems to get better with age. It always astonishes me how many of these cars that have seen 200,000 miles or more look like they have barely turned a wheel off the showroom floor. This 1979 240D is no different, having covered 175,000 miles but still appearing rather fresh. Admittedly, that’s about average mileage for one of these sedans.

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Year: 1979
Model: 240D
Engine: 2.4 liter inline four diesel
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 177,000 miles
Price: No reserve auction

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 240D

This is a relist due to my buyer having a hardship at the last minute. The buyer did pay me a deposit in which he allowed me to keep for my trouble so he did the right thing. No hard feelings but I do need to sell my 240d. I have 4 cars and my HOA is about to start fining me. SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW AND PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS. THANK YOU!!!

For sale is my very nice 1979 Mercedes 240D. It has under 177k original miles. Trip meter still works as well. It was a one owner car for 33 years. Owned by a Mercedes only family. Garage kept and well maintained. All books, most service records, window sticker, tools, original unused spare and untouched first aid kit.

Interior is excellent with no cracks and very little wear. Headliner is great and visors are intact and not broken like most. Carpet is still very very good. Exterior is original and has nice chrome and paint. A few rock chips here and there. But still very nice original paint. Shines up pretty well and I bet a good polish would even bring the shine out more. Just check out my link to the photos. they tell the story

Manual window car (yes!), sunroof works well, power antenna works perfectly and is hooked to a Kenwood CD stereo with 4 good working speakers. Sounds decent. This car has no vacuum issues what so ever. Power locks hold for days at a time. Car turns off instantly with turn of the key. Rear defrost works slowly and the rear light dash switch works too. All dash lighting is working. The clock keeps perfect time. Starts easily when cold and instantly without a glow when warm. Runs, drives and shifts perfect. Kickdown switch for 1st gear works everytime. New Dunlop tires with about 3,000 miles on them and they are wearing perfectly.

Front end is tight with newer upper control arms. She tracks pretty straight with only a little on center play typical of this vintage w123. NEW alternator, radiator (5/31), fresh coolant (5/31), new belts (5/31) and battery. Fresh oil service with new fuel filters and air filter. There are no leaks on the ground but it does have typical seepage around some of the gaskets. This not unusual for a car this age. I am getting around 25 mpg combined city/hwy. It does not smoke very much at all. Passes the blowby test easily. This is a strong motor with lots of long life ahead. Timing chain was checked for stretch when the valves were last adjusted and it is in spec. Needs a/c compressor. The blower and heat work perfect along with all other controls. Hard to find one in this condition and I have owned 5 of these. I know what to look for when buying a W123 chassis. It’s a good price for the condition. $4250. Give me a call….Title in hand.

Call 7o65o83963 and ask for Joe if you have questions. If I do not answer please leave a message or text will work to. I will be glad to answer and question I can. PAYPAL deposit of $250 due immediately at auctions end. Balance due within 7 days after auctions end. I can store the car for $10 a day after the 7 day period. I have a secure inexpensive place at a friends business. Thanks!

Here is the link with pictures and a video of the 240D…..click below and enjoy!

240D Flickr album

240D YouTube video

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While it needs an A/C compressor, there’s not much else to detract from this 240D. I like the simplicity of this car, right down to the manual wind windows. Parts may not be the cheapest, given it’s a Mercedes, but there are plenty of options in terms of parts sourcing, even before you consider these are cars that go about their business with little fuss for long stretches at a time. Finding one like this with a long ownership history is nice. Given the fact this is a no reserve auction, I’d suspect somewhere it will wind up somewhere in the range of $6,000 to $8,000.

-Paul

1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5

by Paul on June 10, 2013 in Mercedes Benz with No comments

Growing up, I was exposed early on to the merits of Mercedes-Benzes. There’s been quite a few of them to pass through my family, with one still hanging around to this day. There’s something instantly familiar about the vintage models. From the way their doors shut with a solid thunk to the way they seem to smooth out the road ahead, seamlessly combining comfortable cruising with sure-footed handling. One of my favorite vintage Mercedes sedans is the late model W108/W109. The forerunner to the S class, these cars gained a new lease on life towards the end of their production run with the addition of the 4.5 liter V8 engine.

I’ve never seen one of these sedans painted in this eye-popping color before. It’s an uncommon choice and one that won’t be to everyone’s taste. But this final year 280SEL 4.5 is an original car, save for a new interior and some exterior touch ups along the way.

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Year: 1973
Model: 280SEL 4.5
Engine: 4.5 liter V8
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 66,704(?) miles
Price: Reserve auction

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 on eBay

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Before you is a stunning 1973 Mercedes Benz 280SEL in 624 Yellow with Dark Brown Leather Interior. This 280SEL was purchased new at Mark Motors, Inc., Illinois in 1973. The original owner then moved to Montecito, California and the car was transported by truck. I purchased this car 10 years ago from the original owner, an elderly lady, and sold it locally (Ventura, CA) to another mature woman. I purchased the car back recently. This 280SEL is truly unique because of its color. In person, it’s magnificent. I’ve never seen another like it. When you drive up in this vehicle, people know that you’ve arrived.

The front and back seats have been reupholstered in dark brown leather. Due to 40 years of age and use, parts of it could not be saved. The exterior paint is probably 75% original. The car runs and drives great. This car comes with all the original books, the new car pre-delivery inspection, a little key fob, the original Protect-O-Plate, and the owner’s service and warranty book made out to original owner. Please see pictures for details – TAB 11.

If you’re serious about this car, you should really call me so we can talk about it and I can give you more of the history etc.: RICK – 805.218.0606. Happy bidding!

PS – A little story about the car… I asked the owner why she picked this color. She said she didn’t. She sent her husband to the Mercedes Benz dealer to get a red with white interior. He called her from the dealership and told her that they didn’t have the red with white, but had the yellow with dark brown interior. So she said fine and bought the car. Then she looked at me with a stern face and said, “now remember young man, colors in the 70s were quite different than they are today.”

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As with a lot of cars we feature here on GCFSB, the color is the main issue with this car. The seller isn’t joking when he said “people will know when you’ve arrived.” Some will love this shade of yellow, others will hate it. Personally, it’s not my cup of tea and I could envision people flagging you down in urban areas having mistaken you for a taxi. Disregarding the color, the car has an interesting history and certainly presents well. It’s apparent that it’s been cared for over the years. Similar late model 280SEL 4.5s in good condition can fetch between $15,000 and $25,000. Bidding is stronger than I would have thought for a car with such a loud color, but in the end, it may be a factor that holds its value back.

-Paul

1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL

by Paul on June 10, 2013 in Mercedes Benz with 1 Comment

Sorry Arrested Development fans. This is not George Bluth’s actual Mercedes-Benz S class for sale. But, this low-mileage 1991 560SEL for sale in California sure looks like it. It seems ironic that the producers of this legendary comedy series would pick such a serious vehicle for George Bluth’s mode of transportation, but the W126 has earned a recurring role across episodes. It’s no secret why this S class generation has earned iconic status amongst the Mercedes faithful. Long since production has ceased, people still use these big, tank-like executive sedans as daily runners. But what is it that makes them so special? Delving into the pictures of this mint Smoke Silver example begins to tell that story…

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Year: 1991
Model: 560SEL
Engine: 5.6 liter V8
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 39,192 miles
Price: Reserve auction

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL on eBay

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This is a pristine 1991 (last year in the 126 Body) California 560 SEL. This is a museum/collector quality one owner car with only 39,192 original miles. The car has been garage kept since day one and meticulously serviced at the Mercedes Dealership. The car is spectacular in every way. It runs, looks and drives like it just rolled off the showroom floor. There are no issues whatsoever. Everything works perfectly. The paint and interior are stunning and she even has that new car aroma. This car could quite possibly be the nicest 560SEL available for sale in the entire world. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity. All factory books, stamped maintainence manual, owners manuals, extra keys and leather pouch included for the new owner.

This gorgeous car is also available for sale locally and is subject to removal from the auction at any time should it be sold. Shipping can be arranged worldwide and expedited quickly and inexpensively to your door. If you have any questions contact Evan at 310-594-4224, or email. Absolutely NO dissapointments…..Thanks for looking and good luck!

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Bidding is fairly strong on this one, which is no surprise. This is one of those cars that if they still made new (like the E30 BMW 3 series or an air-cooled Porsche 911), people would snap up in a heartbeat. We’ve seen a few clean 560SECs fetch a decent some, sometimes cresting $20,000. Since this is the top of the range S class sedan, I’d suspect similar money is there to be had. While I don’t particularly mind new Mercedes-Benzes, but there is something captivating about these W126s. Each time one passes me on the street, I can’t help but stop and admire.

-Paul

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