Classic Mercedes Magazine

17 April 2023

My Classic Drive: 300SL: Wales isn’t the Cote d’Azur but this lovely 1960 300SL can make you feel it is. NEW - Merc Cast: Reed Hitchcock: You’ll love our new columnist’s take on daily life with affordable old Benzes. Talking Shop: James Johnson: An expert advises on choosing the best auction when selling your classic. Icons: 50 years of the R107: A single, memorable image that says more than a thousand words can. Estate Special: Cover story: 124-series E320 - The full development story of this superbly engineered, much loved Benz. Estate Special: Star’s car: 123-series 280TE: If cars could talk – it was owned by Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees for 30 years. Estate Special: Original estate: 230S Universal - On the road in South Africa in a restored example of the 1960s wagon. Road trip: Death Valley, California: Mercedes guru Blue Nelson led a band of 123s deep into the desert heat. Timewatch: 1993 – AMGs launch: The story of how Mercedes used the AMG badge to spruce up its image. 107-Series at 50: R107 SL: First and last - Martin Buckley drives early and late cars to check out the differences. C107 SLC: Forgotten treasure - Some ask if the SL-derived SLC is underrated – we answer that question Mercedes people: Walter Schock - A profile of the ex-Luftwaffe man who helped establish Mercedes rallying Kyle Recalls: SL Pagoda - He looks back to his fresh-faced days when he was first let out in a W113 Auction Stars: 300SL, 600, 190SL - A close look at five sweet Merc classics sold in the first months of 2021 Buyer’s Guide: 450SEL 6.9: The 1970s autobahn stormer is the subject – our tips on what to look out for. Motoring culture: Car washing : It’s a ritual in many countries. We look at why we love cleaning motors.