Five Most Expensive Classic Mercedes Benz Sedans

[@LilyoftheValeyrising]

I saw a young man (21-25) driving a 240D on the beltway yesterday! It was so encouraging to see the younger generation hopefully interested in these older Benzes. He was driving very carefully.

[@thisisnightshop2037]

that's wonderful!!

[@12pagani]

LilyoftheValeyrising I'm 21 years old and have had 4 classic mercedes Benz and always look for others to rescue! Nothing beats the solid feel and quality of these cars. I got my 300 SEL for free as it was going to the salvage yard and got that car running good. Also own a 560 SEL and that thing can MOVE!

[@jamiescarrestorationprojec9117]

Christopher Penovatz well done I love Mercedes there is nothing like it 300sel 6.3 very hard to find lately

[@LilyoftheValeyrising]

Christopher Penovatz that’s great! I love to see others love these cars as well. I just saw the notification for this sorry for the late reply.

[@Altanox]

Same here. 26, just bought my first ever car 350 SLC :D

[@OscarGarcia-sk8px]

I am glad I sold my 6.3 and 6.9. I realized that it was going to require a vast amount of $ to get them back on the road .

[@ronalddean3630]

My dad had a 108 6.3 for a while. What a car!

[@joaquimteodoro8570]

I totaly agree with you man. Probably the 600 is the most expensive but, we need to say, is the best car ever built. Mercedes is awesome. Thank you man for share you knowledge.

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

you're welcome! the 600, i must say, is pretty reliable for how complex it is. you certainly get what you pay for.

[@adelkheir]

Can you do a five least expensive classic mercs

[@EmilianoCaballeroFraccaroli]

Thanks always for sharing!

[@rustyturner431]

I've never understood wht fascination with the 16-valve. Yes, they're rare, but the performance is not all THAT great, and their rarity makes many of the parts you will inevitably need both hard to find and expensive. Many years ago I restored an Adenauer (in the early 1990s), and the parts weren't just expensive, they were HARD to source. If you needed trim pieces you were just dreaming, as there simply weren't any. And rust repair on one of these can be horrific. I'm surprised at the 500E's inclusion, although the limited production makes it a difficult proposition to restore or refurbish. And, being a "modern" car, the electrics can be nightmarish. 6.9s can be catastrophic, and so many of them have been neglected and abused. In my experience, the worst are the grey-market cars that came over from Europe and inevitably had rust to compound their mechanical problems. Parts have got to be a problem these days... I have never owned a 600, but we worked on a few of them when I had my dealership. Labor costs just floored 600 owners, and these were people who HAD money and KNEW a bit about the car. As an enthusiastic 6.3 owner (I've had 5 of them, still have the last one), I'm almost glad it did not make your list...but I also kind of wonder why. I KNOW parts are getting difficult...but I have a brand-new in-the-box injection pump and a full set of suspension components in my spares, so I should be covered. Thanks for another informative video; keep 'em coming!

[@stephengoodwin6403]

another great viideo.I would say a 540k or even a 770K might be the most expensive to keep running,mainly due to parts costs and specialized labor

[@murraykriner9425]

Great choices all for the average working stiff. Glad it didn't go into the grossly unattainable segment with 53' 300 SL, and their cousins the 40's SSK's. Most modern folks don't tour Art Museum's or have the funds to sponsor one, and that is where those autos reside always. Other than the Adenour or the 600 which I've only seen in film, all the other's were often glimpsed at one time in my recollection throughout my life, which is some solace. My thanks for your comprehensive attention given them. Warmest regards.

[@sargent255]

Thanks

[@atatexan]

That pretty well sums it up.

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

please let me know when you come visit. [e-mail]

[@rosewood1]

The 6.3 is certainly very expensive to restore but it is exceptionally well made. A good one really will last. Mine is still completely original. The air suspension master control valves can be resleeved just like brake cylinders. However the biggest and most expensive potential problem is deep body corrosion in a neglected car. Nevertheless highly rewarding for the enthusiast.

[@thisisnightshop2037]

The 6.3, when fully sorted, is absolutely that- dead reliable, extremely solid and wonderful to drive. When you're finished, you never think about the money.

[@ronalddean3630]

@@thisisnightshop2037 My dad sold his and I was too young to do anything about it. ☹ I cried when when it went.

[@wbheald]

Wonderful and so nutritious brain food, as always, interesting.

[@12pagani]

A worthy mentions list is needed!! Top 5 classic mercedes on the rise. The 560 market is going nuts and now the sec are bringing in good money and mint SEL are even going for BAT prices. I had an accident in my 560 sec and walked away. But for what I paied for that car a year ago I can find just a parts sec. I bought a SEL 560 silver with the blue interior. I was priced out of the sec market. And the 300 td wagons as well. Only diesel deal is a CD coupe turbo it seems

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

i don;t know why the coupe has not caught on either but I think the time is coming.

[@xsiaze]

@@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753 yes ssir! my turbo coupe will cost upwards of 50k in a decade or so I bet!

[@anthonyasaro7482]

Pierre, give us your take on the least expensive to drive, is a 1968 220D in the group?

[@myredute]

This guys yawning & I'm the one going to sleep. Come on Pierre, speed it up- another Xmas has come & gone watching this!

[@guiljones2385]

I very much like his unhurried pace up against our modern whirls which more resemble panic.

[@arnoldsailer9311]

what about the w108 3.5 coupe? the prices went through the roof in recent years, but they are truly beautiful vehicles.

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

rhe 3.5 coupe did exactly that- lingered at the bottom for a long time, and then came way up. I want to a video on the w111 coupe soon, explaining which ones are the best value for the money and why

[@atos.nympha3451]

Am keeping my 95 W124 for a long time

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

good! what model is it?

[@pinzgauernorcal]

the 600 is Epic !

[@allwinds3786]

Epic money pit 😉

[@gotham61]

I’m confused about what this list is supposed to be. If you want an expensive Mercedes, models like the 300SL Gullwing, 540K, 300Sc cabriolet, and even the 280SE 3.5 cabriolet make most of the cars mentioned seem cheap.

[@thisisnightshop2037]

gotham61cars that are overpriced

[@Altanox]

I think he meant as stuff that people can actually get, sort, then drive. Not museum cars, which don’t really make sense

[@Altanox]

Also I just realized title says sedan

[@hueyfinesse]

I wish people took better care of the cosworth's Everybody knows that these cars was built to be driven different from other benzes from that era. and they attracted buyers who would never even think about owning a 240d or a "NORMAL" classic benz.

[@danknox9986]

Isn’t the 500e the one built by Porsche?

[@closer71]

Dan Knox Yes, it is.

[@allwinds3786]

I see you only mentioned sedans was that the criteria or are the sports cars out of the question?

[@thisisnightshop2037]

Donald Schneider the cars on this list are overpriced...thats why

[@allwinds3786]

Pierre Hedary, indeed, I agree. It's really too bad about the W201. I should have bought the one my neighbor's father had for sale in '93.

[@thisisnightshop2037]

@@allwinds3786 I think some of these cars may have a bubble attached - like the 16v. Others, like the Adenauer, have been under appreciated too long, but a lot of examples are selling for crazy money that still need everything

[@newtonraymond77]

The title says sedans

[@herrbela84]

I'm glad I have a w116 300 sd :)

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

yes they are great cars!

[@alfredoltinocol]

I owned a 1973 280 CE that was gorgeous but an absolute money pit...rusted floorboards and engine overheated just to name a few of the items, but what a gorgeous car...

[@thisisnightshop2037]

where did it go?

[@alfredoltinocol]

Well this was a long time ago (early 2000) and I was living in Venezuela so if it still exists it must be there. I bought it from a musician and as soon as I got it the issues started. 1st a strong gas odor so I took it to a Mercedes Benz shop, they fixed it and immediately it almost overheated, took it back but was´t satisfied with their explanation that "it was usual and normal. for these cars"..so took it to another smaller shop run by a former Mercedes Benz mechanic. There I had the engine rebuilt, found out about the rusted floorboards which were fixed (over a year in the shop since they had to fabricate the floorboards). By the time I got it back I was married and my first child had been born. So I needed a reliable car and that was the end of my Mercedes stint...but I still miss it because it drove like nothing else I´ve ever driven. @@thisisnightshop2037

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

thank you! I hope it is still around!

[@AppleJack1997]

Thanks for making me feel better about rescuing my Euro 6.9, otherwise known as the "Blue Shitbox".

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

coming next....the 5 most expensive repairs on a 6.9....lol

[@howardrayle1446]

Where would a 1972 300SEL 4.5 rank?

[@ItsTimePictures]

It's a bleeping shame I was unaware of just how good the 500E is until recently. Otherwise I would have snagged one. Ahhh well. The 500 SEC will suffice until I am rich. :)

[@thisisnightshop2037]

me too ):

[@12pagani]

I Remember valeting a black with grey interior 500 e and I've never forgotten that drive!! Majestic

[@bernardwarr4187]

@@12pagani the Mercedes main dealer in Dorset UK in the 70’s and 80’s was called Majestic Garage

[@alant759]

What about W113 Pagodas?

[@thisisnightshop2037]

Alan T I think everyone knows that those cars are expensive. These are cars that most people think they can acquire inexpensively and then get sticker shocked when they see what they are selling for

[@clk25120]

Sedan only in this list

[@hrayrstanboulian5270]

Where i can find rubber seals for w123 coupe

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

Mercedes classic center in irvine, CA. My favorite person there is Tom Hanson. he can be reached at [e-mail]

[@austinm3734]

300SL gullwing?

[@brgergerv593]

Makes me feel better about my w140

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

yes, the 140 is cheaper to own and operate than most of these

[@ronalddean3630]

I just saw a 190 or $300,000 + 1990 Trim: E 2.6 Evolution II RWD Body type: Sedan Exterior color: Gray Interior color: Black Mileage: 67,397 mi Condition: Used VIN: No VIN provided Stock number: 78079

[@davidowendudleyart]

What do you think about my 2000 Mercedes C class 320 elegance, mechanically perfect and with no body issues?

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

I don;t have a lot experience with the C320, but i know they are very safe and the engines are durable.

[@davidowendudleyart]

With over 125 thousand mile of motoring done its the best Mercedes I have ever owned. It has been featured as car of the month in the November 2017 issue of the Mercedes club magazine.

[@TheLuisg92]

If resources allow, is always a good idea to buy any of them even if they are bit expensive to sort out. Those are truly unique and superior cars that can run virtually forever if properly maintained and the good thing is, being Mercedes you can be sure parts are always going to be available from some source (new, rebuilt, used).

[@thisisnightshop2037]

this is true- parts availability is always better for these more expensive cars.

[@dianegonzalez4748]

🖤

[@gregsn2u]

Why would the 500 be more expensive than a 600 from that period?

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

the 500E is a different and rarer car than the v12 cars ....the 500E is fractionally cheaper to keep up with than a v12

[@macmerc1556]

One of the most frustrating vids I’ve watched for a while.