Classic Car News and Drives

CLASSIC DRIVE: Mercedes-Benz 170 Da vs Mercedes-Benz X250d

by Hannes Oosthuizen July 01, 2024

South Africa has a colourful history with the Mercedes-Benz pick-up. We track down a fully-restored 170 Da and compare it with the Stuttgart-based...

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by Hannes Oosthuizen November 04, 2023

We drive one of Mercedes-Benz's earliest light-commercial vehicles, a perfect specimen of the rare 170 Da, and this example has received a full re...

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by Main Account September 14, 2019

Much has been written about Mercedes-Benz's controversial Nissan-based X-Class pick-up, but here's a load-carrier from the past, and it's pure Mer...

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