Classic Mercedes Magazine

22 April 2023

Celebrity Merc: Paul Weller: The present owner tells us how he came to own the guitarist’s ’72 Stroke 8. Merc Cast: Reed Hitchcock: Three days of a road rally was one way for Reed to bond with his new 560SL. Talking Shop: Tim Slade: A Ponton owner on what it’s like as part of the Goodwood Revival taxi fleet. Icons: 124-series estate: A single, memorable image that says more than a thousand words can. Cover Story: 300E: The W124 is elegant, durable and affordable. We drive the original flagship. Super Saloon: 450SEL 6.9: Finding out how a 42-year old, 6.8-litre saloon serves as a daily driver. Timewatch: 1981 – airbag: After 25 years development the driver’s airbag appeared on the S-Class. Super Coupe: Alloy Gullwing: Only 29 alloy-bodied 300SLs were produced, and one has sold for £4.3m. SLs Back to Back: R107 vs R129: Which SL generation wins? We compare three-litre models of each. My Classic: W142 320: Randy Carlson writes about the nerve racking task of buying a 1940 barn find unseen and 2,000 miles away. Classic Center: Long Beach: M-B moved its US classic division to a new home and threw a launch party. Modified: Lorinser 124 estate: You either love or hate modified classics – this one appeals, we thought. Mercedes People: Max Hoffman: Profiling the 1950s US importer who persuaded Stuttgart to build the 300SL. Auction Stars: 300SL, Pagoda, SLC: A selection of five Benz classics that have been sold in recent months. Buyer’s Guide: Stroke 8: It’s uncomplicated, but care is needed when buying the W114/W115.