Classic Mercedes Magazine

20 April 2023

Event: Classic Car Rally: Benzes meet up in Mumbai, India. My Classic Drive: 450SEL 6.9: A memorable drive to South Wales aboard the mighty 1970s 116 flagship. Merc Cast: Reed Hitchcock: Our Maryland Merc maestro fesses up to how he modifies his classic cars. Talking Shop: Phil Greaves:‘E10’ petrol is now in the UK – an expert explains what it’ll do to your car. Icons: 170S Cabriolet A: A single, memorable image that says more than a thousand words can. Cabriolet Special: Cover Story: 320CE Cabriolet: The 1991 A124 was Stuttgart’s first soft top for 20 years. We bring you its full story and drive a gorgeous example. Cabriolet Special: Luxury: 280SE Cabriolet: Many say the W111 is Mercedes’ most beautiful four-seater convertible. Cabriolet Special: Restoration: 300SL: Barry Sidwell bought his R107 to win prizes and it did so convincingly. Round-up: 10 post-war classics: If it has a canvas roof and was made between 1945 and 2000, it’s here. Timewatch: 1951– 300S launch: Parisian glamour accompanied the unveiling of this luxurious Mercedes. My Classic: 280SE: Jeff Sasich’s parents bought their W108 in 1973 and now he’s the keeper. Gull Wing Group: first 60 years: W198 300SL owners got together for drives and dramatic Colorado views. Models: 1:87 scale Wiking: A contributor reveals the tiny cars he’s loved and cherished for 50 years. Kyle Recalls: 190E 2.5-16 Evo II: He tries – and utterly fails – to be nonchalant about driving a race Evo II. Mercedes people: Béla Barényi: Profiling the gifted engineer who spent his career making Mercs safer. Auction Stars: 300SL, 300Sc, 600: A detailed look at five top classics moved on in US and European sales. Buyer’s Guide: 123-series estate: 123 wagons are hot property, and here’s all you need to know about them. Heritage: Mercedes-Benz star: It first adorned a car in 1909 and has since undergone many changes.