Classic Mercedes Magazine

9 April 2023

My Classic Drive: 560SEC: Beautiful Snowdonia in Wales was the backdrop for our coupe journey. Talking Shop: Danny Spaul: An expert wheel refurbisher has top tips on how to care for classic alloy rims. Icons: W114 ‘Stroke 8’ coupe: A single image from the Daimler AG archive that tells an evocative story. V8 Special: Super saloon: E500: Driving Mercedes’ discreet V8 124, plus this hot model’s fascinating history. V8 Special: US special: 300SEL 4.5: It was a V8 W109 sold only in North America, but this one came to Europe. V8 Special: Roadster: 560SL: We get behind the wheel of the ultimate R107 and enjoy its silky 5.5 V8. V8 Special: Mercedes V8 history: The full development story of Benz V8s, starting with 1963’s mighty M100 6.3. Timewatch: 1968 – W114 coupe: 50 years ago the Stroke 8 two-door began the bloodline of mid-size coupes. My Classic: 230SL: Roger Rousset in California has a thing about SL Pagodas, as he explains. My Classic: 230SL: 35 years ago Canadian enthusiast Louis F Fourie bought the SL he still owns. Collector: Waldo Scribante: He’s been buying classics for over 20 years and his garage is now bursting. Auction Stars: SLs, 600, 300S, 220S: We highlight important cars sold in Vienna in December by Dorotheum. Mercedes Practical: Buyer’s Guide: The R129 SL is still a very usable classic – here’s what to look for if buying. Maintenance: Spring prep: Here’s what to do when you get the Merc out of its winter hibernation.