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Every classic Mercedes-Benz has a story. Every car show queen and concourse celebrity was once the pride and joy of its first owner. Every old clapped-out wreck sitting in a junkyard was once just another car among many back in its day. Sometimes, we get the chance to save a car from an otherwise inglorious fate. We can give it a new lease on life so that another can take our p …
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Annual Community SurveyIt's been a big year for us at MBZ Parts as we look forward to and prepare for our upcoming expansion. We are grateful that we can rely on you all to come back to us with your parts lists for your beloved Benzes!As we aim to be a leader in the classic Mercedes community, we want to make sure that we can serve that community. To do so, we've decided to sta …
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Product Feature: Becker Stereos, RestoredIf you've been looking for a stereo for your 190SL or Ponton saloon, then you're in luck!We have one refurbished unit in stock, ready to ship. This radio has had an auxiliary port added to it, so you can have your choice of music playing through your original vintage stereo. Need a Becker for your 1970s Mercedes? We have two Becker …
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Treat Your Classic Mercedes to a New Interior This Holiday SeasonNothing is better than driving a classic car with a brand new interior. Everything feels, looks, and even smells like it should.During the holidays, we like to treat ourselves and ones we love to gifts they will enjoy, and what could be better than one that will last through countless seasons to come?We now offer …
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The story of Frank: a Rare Long-Wheelbase W115by Bob Gunthorpedited by Sheila HeaneyThis W115 LWB 220D was restored and converted to a W114 280E using no less than nine donor vehicles, earning the name “Frankenstein”, or “Frank” for short. Here’s the verbal and pictorial history of this unique project.This extended wheel base 220D (W115.112) was originally sold in Hong Kong …
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