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![Want a mid-engine sports car without the depreciation hit? Want a mid-engine sports car without the depreciation hit?](https://octoclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/img_850782812408751a43d4c10015ad754d254962-e1725557241457.jpg)
Want a mid-engine sports car without the depreciation hit?
1. So you want a mid-engine sports car but don\'t want to lose a fortune to depreciation?2. Lamborghini: Surprisingly resilient3. McLaren: A steep decline for some model...
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![Mercedes R129 SL – The next classic icon? Mercedes R129 SL – The next classic icon?](https://octoclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/mercedes-500sl-amg-e129-05-e1724934283530.jpg)
Mercedes R129 SL – The next classic icon?
1. Mercedes-Benz R129 SL: A classic with growing investment potential2. The design and engineering of the R1293. Innovations in safety and comfort4. Performance and ...
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![Mercedes-Benz R129: Early vs Late models and the 1998 facelift Mercedes-Benz R129: Early vs Late models and the 1998 facelift](https://octoclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PSFix_20190228_142101-e1724932342878.jpeg)
Mercedes-Benz R129: Early vs Late models and the 1998 facelift
1. The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL: A look at the 1998 facelift2. Key exterior changes3. Interior and technological advancements4. Engine and performance enhancements5...
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![Mercedes R230 SL: A modern classic with growing appeal Mercedes R230 SL: A modern classic with growing appeal](https://octoclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/90_sl55_2003_001-e1721976776100.jpg)
Mercedes R230 SL: A modern classic with growing appeal
1. The Mercedes R230 SL: An attainable modern classic2. Innovative features and technological advancements3. Engine variants and performance4. Common issues and main...
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![911 Carreras: Are they as cheap as they will get? 911 Carreras: Are they as cheap as they will get?](https://octoclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/joey-nitsche-bHunpOc_qQ4-unsplash-scaled-e1722172058778.jpg)
911 Carreras: Are they as cheap as they will get?
1. Are 911 Carreras right now as cheap as they will ever get?2. Price trends of the 992 Carrera 2 and Carrera 2 S3. What drives the stability?4. The impact of low pr...
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![Mercedes leading the way in the evolution of the SL Mercedes leading the way in the evolution of the SL](https://octoclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mercedes-Benz-280-SL-Pagoda-Roof-0-e1722002116353.jpg)
Mercedes leading the way in the evolution of the SL
1. 1954-1963: Mercedes-Benz W198 SL2. The iconic 300SL gullwing3. 1955-1963: The W121 190SL4. Legacy of the W1981954-1963: Mercedes-Benz W198 SL
In 1950, the wo...
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![Trends in depreciation since summer 2022 Trends in depreciation since summer 2022](https://octoclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Jay_Leno_Garage_03pop-scaled-e1722097432334.jpg)
Trends in depreciation since summer 2022
1. The state of the supercar market: Trends in depreciation since summer 20222. Market context: A roller coaster ride3. Depreciation trends: A closer look4. Cars wit...
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![Mercedes solutions for slow gear shifting isues Mercedes solutions for slow gear shifting isues](https://octoclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SIM_1396-e1721903192621.jpg)
Mercedes solutions for slow gear shifting isues
1. Sluggish gear changes – A troubleshootting overview2. Common causes of gearbox issues3. Specific gearbox models and issues4. The role of preventative maintenance
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![Porsche Boxster depreciation trends: A brief analysis Porsche Boxster depreciation trends: A brief analysis](https://octoclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PORSCHE-Boxster-S-986-2856_52-e1721845011988.jpg)
Porsche Boxster depreciation trends: A brief analysis
1. The Porsche Boxster: A detailed look at depreciation trends2. An overview of Porsche Boxster depreciation3. Porsche Boxster 986: The beginning4. The 987 series: A...
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![Discovering Your Classic Mercedes-Benz paint code Discovering Your Classic Mercedes-Benz paint code](https://octoclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/6c67ed59eadcfda3abb756ec720924ff-e1721901975390.jpg)
Discovering Your Classic Mercedes-Benz paint code
1. Discovering the paint code of Your Classic Mercedes-Benz2. Paint code location for 1960s Mercedes-Benz models3. Paint code location for 1970s/80s Mercedes-Benz models...
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