Classic Mercedes Magazine

11 April 2023

My Classic Drive: 300SL Gullwing: The Editor recalls the first time he fired up and drove the 1950s supercar. Talking Shop: Richard Pandian: ‘Detailing’ subtly improves a car’s looks – our expert explains how it’s done. Icons: 126 series S-Class: A single image from the Daimler AG archive that tells an evocative story. S-Class Special: 1980s limo: 500SEL: We tell the full story behind the 126 S-Class and drive a beautiful example. My Classic: 280SE: Matthew Clough tells us how he found the W116 he passionately wanted. Tuning: AMG 126s: AMG went large on 126 tuning in the 1980s – we recall these fi re breathers. Timewatch: 1989 – R129 launch: 30 years ago Stuttgart unveiled the extraordinary new SL generation. The Expert: Mark Cosovich: He’s worked with 123s for 40 years, and here he tells us how it all began. Top investments: £10k cars to buy: 10 Mercs available for £10,000 or less now, but which will climb in value. Classic coupe: 250C: Not many W114 coupes remain, but this one survived and is a cracker. Rally preparation: 220SEb Coupe: Garry Boyce and Ken Williams readied a W111 for the Peking to Paris. Auction Stars: 300Sc, 220SE, 280SL: Details of five interesting classics sold at auction earlier in the summer. Buyer’s Guide: C43 AMG: This high performance classic is top value – read our crucial buying tips. Club News: World reports: News of Mercedes-Benz owners’ club events from all around the globe. Publications: Mercedes books: A look at assorted Benz literature.