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Young Classic News
Arguably the largest segment of the collectible Mercedes-Benz world, Young Classics continue to generate strong interest from buyers. What’s going on in this emerging market?
Brabus Ventures into the Classics
Brabus jumps into Classic Mercedes-Benz restoration and sales. Who will pay $353,000 for a restored 3.5 Cabriolet?
Mercedes Classic announces new Young Classics
Are you a fan of the 500/560SEC or the wagons of the late ’70s? Are you devoted to your 1974 240D? Mercedes-Benz has declared them Young Classics!
Touring the Classic Center in Fellbach
Have you been to the Mercedes Classic Center in Fellbach, Germany? We haven’t but thanks to an amazing group of images, we can take a virtual tour through this most extraordinary collection of Mercedes.
Moving beyond the upright 108/109: 1972 280S/350SE begin an era of luxury class dominance for Mercedes-Benz.
Replacing the rather upright 108/109 series, the new 116 chassis further established Mercedes-Benz as the global leader in quick, nimble full size luxury sedans. The ultra-rigid unit body provided the platform for an ideal, stable Autobahn cruiser. US regulations would strangle the cars from 1974 onward. An correctly prepared 350SE or 450SE is an enjoyable touring sedan today.
