Classic Mercedes Magazine

4 August 2023

Celebrity Merc: James Hunt: A look at the 450SEL 6.9 he owned. Merc Cast: Reed Hitchcock: The joy of a car lift in your garage. Talking Shop: Rob Jones: Our exhaust expert explains why stainless steel hits mild steel out the park. Junior SL Special: 190SL: It was overshadowed by the 300SL but the roadster has a charm of its own. Junior SL Special: Motorsport: 1956 Macau GP: We bring you the rarely told full story of the 190SL’s one grand prix win. Junior SL Special: Recreation: GP winner: A 190SL super enthusiast went to great lengths to create a race lookalike. Timewatch: 1993 – C-Class debut: Thirty years ago the original, W202 was launched to replace the 190 range. Rare youngtimer: Early 500SEC: Reed Hitchcock tells how he found and purchased his dream Benz coupe. 60th anniversary: W100 600: Celebrating the 1963 launch of what was, and still is, the world’s top limo. My Classic: 300SL Roadster: It was restored not long ago – the owner explains why he’s doing it again. Classic engines: M180 6-cylinder: The M180 was an advanced OHC unit serving for 25 years in 1.5m Mercs. Mercedes People: Karl Kling: The life of the ’50s Mercedes race driver who became motorsport boss. Auction Stars: 300SL, 300Sc, Evo II: Six Mercedes classics that went under the sale hammer in early summer. Buyer’s Guide: 560SL: It’s the R107 model many aspire to, and we have all the pre-purchase tips. Special vehicle: Renntransporter: The story behind the sensational racing transporter Mercedes used in ’55.