Classic Mercedes Magazine

23 April 2023

Celebrity Merc: Princess Diana: The 500SL she drove is the world’s most famous R129, and we tell its story. Merc Cast: Reed Hitchcock: All the jobs he planned for his SL over winter, but never quite got round to. Talking Shop: Charles Ironside: A well-known Benz dealer is retiring, and looks back at 20 years in the trade. Icons: 180D Ponton: A single, memorable image that says more than a thousand words can. Cover Story: W120 Ponton: Mercedes’ game-changing 1950s saloon is described in full, and driven. My Classic: 450SE: As a boy he had a 116 poster on his wall and now he owns the real thing. Timewatch: 1974 - World Cup Bus: When West Germany hosted the tournament, Mercedes did the transport. Rock Star Car: W100 600: We investigate what happened to George Harrison’s limo after he sold it. My Classic: 560SL: A Californian enthusiast tells of his mission to buy the best R107 available. Classic Engine: M100: The first in a new series on iconic motors looks at this magnificent 6.3-litre V8, which first powered the 600 Grosser. 4WD Estate: 300TE 4Matic: It was a brilliant combination: S124 style, six-cylinder sweetness and 4x4 grip. Four-seat Coupes: 10 of the Best: No one does capacious coupes quite like Mercedes – we review them. Mercedes People: Gotschke & Liska: In the early 1950s they sketched and painted sublime advertising work. Auction Stars: 1980s AMGs: The Youngtimer Collection has sold off more in-period AMG conversions. Buyer’s Guide: 500E/E500: It’s still relatively affordable, but what needs checking on the V8 W124?