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Renntech Gives the 1992 Mercedes-Benz S-Class a Restomod

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has undergone a lot of transformations and name changes over seven generations. However, one thing’s for sure, it remains the flagship car of the three-pointed star marque. Like its predecessors, the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL S76R (W140) is an overengineered car packing a lot of advanced tech for its time. While its beauty has remained timeless, most of its tech has aged poorly though, and that is where the new restomod program of Renntech definitely fits in. The project of the Florida-based tuner includes a series of performance and design enhancements for the 1992 S-Class to retain its beauty while making it at par with the modern… Continue Reading »

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1991 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gets an Amazing Midnight Blue Wolf Restomod

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class boasts a long, storied existence under the three-pointed star marque. It has withstood the test of time and has since been a favorite for tuners. Whether it’s the new or old versions of the auto, the G-Class just never fails to impress. Recently, one tuner just gave us motorheads a treat with its new restomod featuring this iconic SUV. From Expedition Motor Company comes a refreshing take on the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 250GD called the “Midnight Blue Wolf”. The G-Wagen restomod involves a painstaking 1,000-hour work to bring it back to its pristine look. It features a midnight blue paint finish, as its name implies, mashed to a… Continue Reading »

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S-Klub Teases a New Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Restomod

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster is such a gem in the three-pointed star marque’s colorful history. So it is such a treat seeing one in a good condition, and it is such a delight seeing this classic being restored to its near-pristine condition. It comes as worrisome though whenever a tuner announces its plans to make major alterations to the vehicle. Aftermarket tuner S-Klub recently announced its plans to release a new 300 SL Roadster restomod. It comes with some teasers from Jon Sibal, a car designer who is known for his virtual auto concepts and 3D renders. One of the recent projects of the artist was the Porsche 550… Continue Reading »

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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL with AMG Restomod Appears in Super Bowl Halftime

In the prestigious Super Bowl annual event that saw Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes face-off, and a victory by Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Kansas City Chiefs in a 31-9 affair, one of the most talked-about segments of the show was its halftime. The spotlight was on The Weeknd on this part who made quite an impression when he opened his performance with a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster. Say what you want about the result of the Super Bowl LV and The Weeknd’s performance, but true Benz fans can most probably collectively agree that the vintage 300 SL was nothing short of spectacular. With that, let’s take a look… Continue Reading »

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How To Tell Apart Classic, Antique, And Vintage Mercedes Cars

Mercedes-Benz is a brand that has been around for over a century and has produced some of the most iconic cars in automotive history. Car enthusiasts often use the terms classic, antique, and vintage to describe older Mercedes cars, but what do these terms really mean? Many people interchange the words “vintage”, “antique”, and “classic” when describing old cars. So, let’s take a look at what really qualifies them as such to clarify matters. Vintage Mercedes Cars The simplest and most accepted definition of vintage cars is those produced between 1919 and 1930. The specific condition of the vehicle and modifications do not affect its vintage status in any way…. Continue Reading »

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1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL Gets New V8 Engine from GM

More than a decade since the Derelict Series of Icon 4×4 broke out in the automotive scene, it continues its tradition of restomodding cars, and the latest to come out of the program is the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL with a modern V8 engine from General Motors. The new Derelict Mercedes is a meeting of the best minds in German and American car engineering. It features a 300 SEL restored to its almost pristine condition complete with its original wabi-sabi finish. It should be noted though that it’s now fitted with stainless steel and chrome inserts in place of the sheet metal originally used in the car which tends to… Continue Reading »

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1970 Mercedes-Benz W111 Gets a Modern AMG Engine Transplant

The Mercedes-Benz W111 is definitely one of the darlings in restomodding. One of the leading companies that specialize in such projects is Mechatronik, and here’s another one of its works. Outside, the 1970 W111 still possesses its pristine shine. Going inside reveals the same leather covers on the interior upholstery, floor carpeting, floor mats, analog indicators, buttons, switches, levers, classic steering wheel, and cassette player found in the car when it came out in the bell-bottoms jeans era. It’s like being in another time inside the W111 until one starts its engine and drives off with it. That’s because the 3.5-liter V8 engine of the car with around 200 hp… Continue Reading »

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