Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine

17 June 2016

Spotlight: From the 1950s 170DS to the very latest Mercedes-Benz E_Class – we drive them all in Germany. Buyer’s Special: Introduction: Welcome to our special issue Buyer’s Special: £5,000 to £20,000 Pontons, 124s and more! Buyer’s Special: £20,000 to £30,000 Fancy a Stroke 8 or C63? Buyer’s Special: £30,000+ Classic droptop fans rejoice. Youngtimer: This extraordinarily rare R129 SL320 is a limited edition designo model finished in Alanite Green. Road Test Special: We use the latest GLC SUV to chart the history of Mercedes’ 4Matic four-wheel drive systems. Tuner Car: Taken to tuner Brabus when new, this R171 SLK350 boasts a more powerful 4.0 V6 and much more! Ownership: Based in New Zealand, this highly original 190E 2.0 has been with the same owner all its life. Motorsport: We take part in a night time rally in Ecuador with the help of a glorious 450SEL 6.9. Take Two: A new C220d Estate Sport or a nearly new CLS220 Bluetec Shooting Brake AMG Line? It’s a tough call.