Supercar Blondie helped turn a rusted barn find into a $400,000 showstopper
Published on Oct 14, 2025 at 7:59 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Alex Hirschi, AKA Supercar Blondie, recently traveled to Hungary to meet the team that turned a rusted barn find into a $400,000 Mercedes-Benz classic.
These were once some of the finest cars you could find on the road before they were left to gather dust. And thankfully, this group of guys takes abandoned barn finds and restores them into priceless classics.
When it was first discovered, this W111 280 SE was in ruins, and it’s now worth $400,000.
Check it out in the clip above!
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Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
