Classic Mercedes Magazine

9 August 2024

Socket Man: Mark Cosovich: Retired from his 123 workshop, he joins the Classic Mercedes writing team! Merc Cast: Reed Hitchcock: He ‘details’ every car he buys, so it’s a frequent job for our man in Virginia. Talking Shop: Scott Thompson: A look behind the scenes at an independent Mercedes repair garage Quick Guide: W111/W112 coupe: Here you’ll read all the essential facts on a classic set out in two pages Icons: 300SL Gullwing: A single, memorable image that says more than a thousand words can 500SEC barn find: Hard to believe that this stunning 126 was forgotten about for many years. Project! 300SEL 3.5: Another barn find, this W109 is going to need lots of tender loving care. Africa adventure: 230 saloon: Seven countries and 5,000 miles – how well did a 45-year-old W123 cope? Timewatch: 1997, CLK launched: The 124 coupe replacement was a brave new direction for Mercedes. SL at 70: 20 classic models rated: From the forgotten to the famous, we look at all the Sport Leicht Mercedes. Ultimate SL: Alloy Gullwing: No 300SL is revered more than this super rare Gullwing, just 29 were built. Technical: Fuel systems: Carburation and fuel-injection on older Benz models expertly explained. Mercedes People: John Fitch: He raced factory Mercs, and was also a fighter pilot, sailor and film maker! India: W124 saloon: Back in 1994 Mercedes entered the Indian car market, offering the 124. Auction Stars: ‘Pre-merger’ AMGs: Bonhams recently sold seven of them, most trashing pre-sale estimates. Buyer’s Guide: R170 SLK320: The original SLK is getting classic, and we assess the much-liked V6 model. Truck: 1624 Transporter: In the 1970s and 80s it delivered new Benzes, now it’s in the M-B Museum.