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Dave Knows Cars Blog Adds Classic Car Section, Buy, Sell, Trade!

Published on 2010-07-23 23:43:49

I’m excited to announce my Dave Knows Cars Blog, dedicated primarily to Mercedes-Benz vehicles just got an upgrade. I’ve included a category on that blog that deals specifically with classic and vintage cars… and what are referred t

Vintage Mercedes-Benz Deals Appear at 2010 Maplewood Imports Auto Fair

Published on 2010-05-08 22:57:12

I attended the 2010 Maplewood Imports Auto Fair last weekend in Maplewood, MN, just North of St. Paul, MN. This was the second year I attended. It always seems to be a nice gathering of German cars… mostly Porsches, but also some Mercedes-Benz

Affordable Classic Cars of Concepción, Chile

Published on 2010-03-05 00:16:55

Many people heard about Concepción, Chile for the first time last week when one of the largest earthquakes in history’s epicenter was just a few hundred kilometers away in the Pacific Ocean. For me, it was startling news. Concepción, Chile ha

Craigslist Turns Up Modest Barn Find

Published on 2010-01-17 22:26:02

Trip to check out astro turf from the Minnesota Vikings end zone in the Metrodome leads to the discovery of a Volkswagen Beetle barn find.

How I Sold a 1976 BMW 2002 on eBay for Almost Double What I Paid for it

Published on 2009-11-23 23:11:36

A true story of a BMW 2002 purchased for $700 in Minnesota that was almost put on a plane and shipped to Colombia, that was eventually sold to a local buyer and all the hijinx associated with two botched eBay auctions in between.

How I bought a 1976 BMW 2002 for less than half the seller’s asking price Pt IV

Published on 2009-11-22 17:46:49

Part IV: Finalizing the BMW 2002 Transaction, Clean Up and Winter Storage I couldn’t believe he actually said “seven hundred bucks.” “Well, that’s good, because that’s exactly how much I brought with me” I said as I reached in to my poc

1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC: Price Reductions on Craigslist… Going, Going, Gone!

Published on 2009-11-10 21:14:02

1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC: Price Reductions on Craigslist… Going, Going, Gone! While trawling auto classifieds online this weekend I started to notice some things that I touched on in Friday’s article, the growing desperation of some car owners

Why NOW Might Be the Best Time to Buy an Affordable Classic Car

Published on 2009-11-06 23:45:42

Why now might be the best time to buy an affordable classic car... the right time of year in a down economy creates opportunity for ready buyers with cash in hand.

Affordable Classic Review: Mercedes-Benz SL 320 Roadster (Series R129)

Published on 2009-11-02 17:30:58

A review of the Mercedes-Benz R129 Series SL built from 1989 - 2001. An affordable classic you can buy today for a fraction of it's original selling price. A lot of car for not a lot of money.

The 10 Best Places To Find An Affordable Classic Car Pt 12: Word of Mouth

Published on 2009-10-29 12:06:23

Part XII: 1. Word of Mouth We’ve covered a lot of good places to find affordable classic cars in our countdown, but how do you find those unadvertised hidden gems that no one else knows about? The truth is, some of the best classic car deals I’ve