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07/22/2026

Let's take a closer look at the 3.5L that headlined our lineup Friday. Arriving in 1969 the W111 280SE 3.5L was a revolution in styling, performance and luxury, paving the way for decades of S-Classes that would follow and separating the brand from its pre-WWII foundation. The 280SE sported the 3.5L M116 V8 which provided 200hp and a top speed of 130mph and made it the first post-war coupe with over 3 liters of displacement from Mercedes-Benz. Just over 4,500 of the 3.5Ls were produced during its short production run with the final vehicle rolling out of the factory in July of 1971. Auction prices vary widely but the best examples, often featuring a convertible top, reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

07/17/2026

Can't say we enjoyed the smoke but it sure made for some nice photos this morning with a few new arrivals. Which classic are you taking out for the weekend?

07/16/2026

It may look like something out of a sci-fi laboratory but the Sun Distributor Tester is a vintage tool we actually still used to test distributors on our classic vehicles. It measures the amount of time that the points in the distributor are closed (aka the "dwell angle") as well as the timing of the spark that is produced by the distributor.

Check out some detail pics of a distributor being tested and check out more of our specialty tools over on our webpage at the link in the comments.

07/14/2026

Will the new CLA EV turn the tide for Mercedes-Benz' electric dreams? See what has to say.

Can a new entry-level sedan be the fresh start Mercedes-Benz's electrified division needs? Maybe, but one thing's for certain: The CLA250+ is different than any other Merc EV to date.

07/13/2026

If you're in the market for last week's Maybach, you'll definitely want a sportier option when your driver has the day off. What's another $200K anyway?
Take a look at the new AMG Pro.

Mercedes luxury meets Mercedes race engineering in a sports car that offers track performance while retaining street comfort.

07/08/2026

If money is no concern, the new Maybach is for you...

How do you like it? If you want top-tier luxury with dashes of Mercedes flavoring, the V-8 Maybach delivers it all in ample doses.

07/06/2026

See what it's like to 1,000 miles with one of the most legendary vehicles in automotive history.

A thousand-mile party leaves an impression, but the world's most beautiful race has some truly ugly driving.

07/02/2026

Once feared to be dead, the SL adds another chapter to its long history with the 2026 .

The SL63 S E Performance's potent plug-in hybrid powertrain generates some serious numbers, at a cost.

07/01/2026

What's the significance of seeing a fresh blue paper seal peeking out from between your fuel injection pump housing and the governor when it comes to a fuel injection pump restoration?

Find out at the link below and give us a call if you're pump needs some refreshening:
https://www.blackforestllc.com/restoringthegovernor

06/26/2026

This PES6KL 70/320 R3 is back, ready for action and on its way to get its 300SL running smoothly again. Take a look through the pictures to see how this gorgeous pump turned out and check out the link in the comments to learn more about the R3 and other fuel injection pumps for the .