Posts Tagged ‘coupe’

Two-Grand Mercs – 1973 Mercedes 280 and 1985 Mercedes 230CE

February 4, 2014

It’s always a neat feeling to think you’re getting something for nothing, or at least very little. And sure, buying a cheap luxury car can be like buying discounted sushi – you pay the initial price of acquisition, but there are some nasty after-effects. However, if you go to the right seller, and try to be selective, you can get a good price and not suffer for it. Anyhow, here’s the first automotive version of cheap sushi – check out this 1973 Mercedes 280, for sale for $2000 in Kelso, WA (near Olympia).

1973 Mercedes 280 left front

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Budget Pagoda – 1970 Mercedes 250C

January 16, 2014

Older Mercedes sedans seem to be one of the better bargains of the classic car world. Generally straightforward and durable cars, these could also be considered to be an alternative to the significantly more expensive SLs. The /8 coupes in particular share some styling cues with the SL, including the Pagoda-style roof with inset metal trim strips, and of course the tall headlights in a similar style. While they’re not fun to drive in the sense a BMW of the same era can be, a person who argues that point will say any similar car (see Volvos, non-turbo Saabs, Lancia sedans) are also no fun. Check out this 1970 Mercedes 250C for sale in Van Nuys, CA with bidding at $1150 and 20 hours to go.

1970 Mercedes 250C for sale

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Boano Beauty – 1972 Fiat 124 Coupe

January 15, 2014

In case it seems like they’ve been forgotten here, little European coupes of the post-WW2 era, say the 1950s through the 1970s, are among our favorites. They can frequently be inexpensive, and if you pick the right car, can still do many of the things a modern car does, with much more style and exclusivity. The RustyButTrusty fleet underscores this point, with both an Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT and a BMW 2002tii getting regular exercise. But it sure would be great to add another car from that class, the Fiat 124, to the group. You can find this 1972 Fiat 124 coupe for sale in Laguna Hills, CA for a mere $400.

1972 Fiat 124 Coupe left front

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