Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine

20 October 2017

Market Watch: Get the low-down on 124-series Coupes. Merc Man: Should you buy new or nearly new? Inside Line: The future of the smart brand becomes clearer. Classic Choice: We meet the owner of an immaculate 280SL during a record breaking Pagoda meet in South Africa. 300CE 6.0 AMG vs E63 S Saloon: Two-door hammer takes on Affalterbach’s latest executive saloon. History in Pictures: From motorsport success to road going masterpieces. SLS AMG Coupe Black Series vs GT R: Can the new GT R hold a candle to the mightiest SLS of them all? Project One Hypercar: We talk to Tobias Moers and Andy Cowell about their new machine. Youngtimer: Imported from Japan to New Zealand, this low mile 300E now serves an airline pilot in fine style. Profile: Behind the scenes at world renowned 300SL specialist HK-Engineering based in Polling, Germany. Ownership: This 200-mile R129 SL600 must be worth a fortune on the modern classic market and packs a V12. My Merc: Two-tone 220S Ponton in the USA. Buyer’s Guide: R129 SL320 V6. Running Reports: C55 AMG Estate, E320 Estate/E350 4Matic Estate/E350 Bluetec, E300 D Estate/CLK280 Cabrio.