Classic Mercedes Magazine

10 April 2023

My Classic Drive: 300SEL 6.3: Driving the original ‘super saloon’ on scenic South African mountain roads. Talking Shop: Darren Selig: You can raise serious cash on a classic you own – here’s how it’s done. Icons: W194 300SL: A single image from the Daimler AG archive that tells an evocative story. Cover story: R107 500SL: The story of the top selling SL series plus a drive in a sub-5,000 mile beauty. SL Special: R129: SL600: The M120 V12 is a phenomenal Benz engine, especially when in an SL. SL Special: Mille Miglia: 300SL Gullwing: What it’s like to drive the 1,000-mile Italian event in the original supercar. SL Special: Motorsport: W194 300SL: The full, fascinating history of the racing car that kicked off the SL brand. Timewatch: 1959 – first crash test: 60 years ago engineers aimed a Fintail into a barrier and started a trend. My Classic: 220S: Bruce Rajaee tells us about buying a Ponton, and why he loves it so much. Classic limousine: 600 Pullman: Playboy’s Hugh Hefner owned this one, and we’ve been chauffeured in it. Restoration: 300SEL 6.3: A classic bought new by 1960s rock star Graham Nash is fully rebuilt. Auction Stars: 300SLs, C126, and W187: Details of five interesting classic Mercs sold at auction earlier this year. Buyer’s Guide: 126-series SEC: You can still get this glorious car cheaply – here are our top buying tips. Lifestyle: Rolex Submariner: Rolex’s most sought after watch does so much more than tell the time.