Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine

21 October 2016

First Drive: Can the base diesel enliven the C Class cabrio? First Ride: In the passenger seat of AMG’s new GT R Star Car: Read our verdict on the capacious new E Class estate – tested in base 220d four-cylinder and AMG V6 forms. Ownership: Living in California, this Mercedes admirer has built up an impressive collection of 1970s classics. Event: We join racer Karl Wedlinger on the Silvretta Classic Rally and experience a 300SEL 6.8 AMG recreation. Star project: Inspired by a drive in the latest SL, one journalist took the plunge and bought an R107 450SL. Spotlight: The 123-series coupe was never offered with a V8 but this conversion suggests it should have been. Road Test: Replacing the old SLK55 AMG V8, the new Mercedes-AMG SLC43 packs a 362bhp V6 biturbo motor. Tuner Car: Evolve Automotive has worked its magic on this 2008 C63 and given it almost the same power as an SLS! Top Five: Covering everything from estates to coupes and roadsters, a £25,000 budget can buy you a lot these days. Motorsport: The US based Dime Racing team tells us about its exploits in the Pirelli World Challenge using an SLS. My Merc: Brilliant in Bornite metallic 500SL. Buyer’s Guide: 209-series CLK cabriolets. Running Reports: C55 AMG Estate, E350 4Matic Estate/E350 Bluetec, SL320. Wandering Star: European road trip in a GLA250.