Classic Mercedes Magazine

19 April 2023

My Classic Drive: 190E - It had covered 200,000 miles but this W201 felt more like a 20,000-mile car. Merc Cast: Reed Hitchcock - Our Maryland Merc lover buys and sells cars at a fast rate, and tells us why. Talking Shop: Wayne Westwood - If you’re considering rust-proofing your classic, read what this expert says. Icons: Monte Carlo glamour - A single, memorable image that says more than a thousand words can. Cover Story: W108 280SE - We bring you the full history of the 1960s W108 series, the car many feel embodies everything great about Mercs. Celebrity classic: W100 600 - We ride in actor Jack Nicholson’s limo, which featured in one of his films. Timewatch 1971 – Spa 24 Hours Recalling AMG’s ‘Red Pig’ W109 racer taking a shock win 50 years ago. My Classic: 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet - The fabulous W111 droptop was for California, as owner Jeff Wu knows. Working with Mercedes: Dave Collins has broken Benzes and sold parts for nearly four decades. R107 Road Trip Special: Scandinavia: 560SL - Driving an R107 in a Norwegian winter was challenging but great fun R107 Road Trip Special:: Record SL meet - Seventy-five SL owners set out on a drive and invaded Mercedes-Benz World Kyle Recalls: W114 250 - It took a while for the 60s saloon to grow on Kyle, but in the end he loved it. Mercedes People: Dick Seaman - The extraordinary tale of a Brit who was a Silver Arrows racer in the late 30s. Auction Stars: 300SL, 300Sc, 280SL - A detailed look at five classics sold by various auction houses in mid-2021. Buyer’s Guide: 210-series E55 AMG - It’s a future collectable, but is the AMG V8 charger a good buy right now? Accessories: vintage radios - The 1950s and 60s audio kit from Becker and Blaupunkt was high quality.