Mercedes-Benz W110

The Mercedes-Benz W110, nicknamed the "Heckflosse" or "Fintail," was the brand's mid-size car for the 1960s. It brought modern, American-influenced styling with its signature tailfins and a focus on passive safety features like a padded dashboard and crumple zones. The W110 was available with a range of dependable 4-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines, and later, a smoother 6-cylinder in the 230 model.

It's a popular entry point for classic Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts due to its distinctive looks, legendary durability, and relative affordability. The diesel models are known for their longevity, often lasting hundreds of thousands of miles, while the 6-cylinder cars offer more usable performance for modern traffic. The W110 offers the same build quality as its more expensive siblings in a practical and stylish package.

The market for the W110 is approachable, with an average sale price around $10,412. While project cars can be found for very little, exceptional, restored examples have sold for nearly $30,000. It doesn't command the high prices of convertibles or large-engine S-Class models from the era, making it a great value for collectors.

Prices range from $500 for project cars to $29,750 for the best examples sold at auction.