BMW Engine: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250S

I was engaged with DT's Technical Editor CFlo in a spirited battle of "who drives a crappier wagon" (spoiler alert, it is CFlo) when I said with a twinkle in my eye, "you know what DT really needs?" "A 225 degree fahrenheit ethylene glycol enema?" "No...well...maybe...but what I was thinking is that it needs more classic Benzes that are grounded to the ground and powered by BMW inline-6s". "Oh yeah."  Find this 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250S with BMW power offered for $9000 in Morgan Hill, CA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

Yellow Submarine: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250S W108

For better or worse the Mercedes-Benz W108 is on DT's short list of good classic sedans to own and drive.  Most W108s are somewhere between minty clean museum pieces and mouse eaten piles of garbage -- but today we've got an example of a decent driver for a nice price.  Find this 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250S W108 offered for $5,999 in SF Bay Area, CA via craigslist.

5k: Sophisticated: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250S W108

It might take a big wad to cash to be considered rich, but it only takes one old depreciated pile of rusting German metal out front to make it look like you are rich, and for some folks, that's half the battle.  Find this 1968 Mercedes-Benz 250S W108 offered for $5,000 buy-it-now here on eBay located in Gilbert, AZ.

1k: Seller Submission: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250S W114 with Buick V8

Each day we at the Daily Turismo open the tips inbox with equal parts; curiosity, anticipation and apprehension.  There are few things, however, that we always want to see; classic Mercedes with perfect bright-work, anything with a swapped Buick/Olds/Pontiac/Rover V8 and sub $2k cars...so...imagine our surprise when seller Shaheen submitted the following.  Find this 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250S W114 with Rover V8 for sale in Bozeman, MT for $1,500 via craigslist.

10k: Bagged And Tagged: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250S Custom W108

For better or worse the Mercedes-Benz W108 is on DT's short list of good classic sedans to own and drive.  Most W108s are somewhere between minty clean museum pieces and mouse eaten monsters, but seldom are they modified by the stance crowd.  Get out your pitchforks because this W108 is slammed on airbags and lower than the Fisker stock options.  Find this 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250S custom W108 for sale in Folsom, CA for $12,200 via craigslist.  Tip from Brian P.

5k: Clutch Player: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250S W108, Rare 4-spd

The Mercedes-Benz 250S was an early base model of the S-Class W108 chassis.  Many we built between 1965 and 1969, but few were equipped with the 4-speed manual transmission - making this car one rare piece of unicorn steak.  Fire up the BBQ and take a look at this 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250S W108 4-spd for sale in San Diego, CA for a basement price of $2500 via craigslist.