Classic Mercedes Magazine

18 April 2023

My Classic Drive: 600: The W100 is big – but maybe not so vast on a wide Californian boulevard. Merc Cast: Reed Hitchcock: Our man in Maryland knows his DIY limits and owns up to his Merc mess-ups. Talking Shop: Pete Lewis: A classic Benz dealer reveals how he values potential stock – fascinating! Icons: Mid-1950s Sindelfingen: A single, memorable image that says more than a thousand words can. Cover story: 560SEC: We bring you the full history of the top 126-series coupe, and test a superb example of this coveted modern classic. Appreciation: Erik Johnson: Erik was Mercedes UK’s PR fixer for 25 years, and is most fondly recalled. Pre-war sports car: 320n: Powerful, stylish, pricey – our man drives this amazing 1937 convertible. Timewatch: 1951– Frankfurt show: It saw the unveiling of the first all new Mercedes cars since before WW2. Mission Cuba: 300SL Gullwing: When the owner wasn’t allowed to export it from Havana, he just posted it. Super saloon: 300SEL 6.3: Martin Buckley wistfully recalls refusing a decent example for £2,000. My Classic: 250C: A Los Angeles resident writes all about his passion for the W114 coupe. People: Alfred Neubauer: He was the larger-than-life team boss who made the Silver Arrows great Kyle Recalls: 202-series C-Class: It’s not one of the memorable Mercedes, but it hit the spot for Kyle. Auction Stars: 300SL, 500K, Evo II: A detailed look at five classics sold by various auction houses during 2021. Buyer’s Guide: 500SL: Arguably the best R107 model, but what pre-purchase checks are needed? Style: Wheels: Interesting factoids here, such as Gullwings using Jaguar road wheels.