Mercedes-Benz collector car guides
Compare Mercedes-Benz collector cars by factory specification, coachwork, individual provenance, and documented auction results.
Mercedes-Benz ranges and models
- Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W 198)
Compare the W 198 Coupé and Roadster. Verify the original body material, brakes, engine block, and factory options against the build card.
- Mercedes-Benz 500 K and 540 K (W 29)
Compare original coachwork, pre-delivery specification, and later rebodies by chassis and build record.
- Mercedes-Benz S, SS and SSK (W 06)
Establish the factory model, original coachbuilder, and documented period changes before comparing an individual car.
- Mercedes-Benz SL Pagoda (W 113)
Compare 230 SL, 250 SL, and 280 SL. Ask for the data card, market specification, hardtop, and evidence of structural work.
- Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows and post-war works racing
Reconcile works race entries, original chassis, body configuration at each event, and later custody.
- Mercedes-AMG CLK-GTR (W 297)
The CLK-GTR GT1 car, road-going Straßenversion and Roadster, with chassis-specific auction evidence.
- Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 W04
Verify the works chassis, race entries, and accompanying evidence and hardware.
- Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C 199 / R 199 / Z 199)
Verify the original edition and any documented McLaren Special Operations work before comparing transactions.
- Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (C 197 / R 197)
Check the edition, factory delivery record, and documented support for the car’s specific drivetrain.
- Mercedes-AMG ONE (C 298)
Check delivery, service history, specialist support, and whether an auction result covered one VIN or a multi-car lot.
- Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG (C 209 / A 209)
Verify the road series and original specification. Development cars require their own history and sale context.
- Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG P900 Prototype (C 209)
Document how AMG used the chassis to develop the M156 engine, including prototype-specific parts.
- Mercedes-Benz 190 (W 201)
The W 201 compact saloon and its collector 16-valve versions, including the 2.3-16 and the two Evolution editions.
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon (W 124)
Compare the W 124 500 E, E 500 Limited and factory E 60 AMG within the 124-series saloon.
- Mercedes-Benz 280 SE (W 111)
The W 111 two-door 280 SE, with separate 3.5-litre Coupé and Cabriolet factory specifications.
- Mercedes-Benz 300 S (W 188 I)
The carburetted W 188 I, offered as a Coupé, Cabriolet A and Roadster.
- Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc (W 188 II)
The fuel-injected W 188 II successor to the 300 S, in three factory body styles.
- Mercedes-Benz SL (R 129)
The R 129 SL and its 7.3-litre AMG factory specification.
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