Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine

15 December 2017

Event; All the gossip from the Los Angeles Auto Show. Market Watch: Our expert considers the W124 500E/E500. Merc Man: Why abolishing MOT tests for classics is wrong. Inside Line: Pushing the Mercedes brand to its limits. First Drive: The X-Class is Merc’s first premium pickup. Classic Choice: Once owned by Jack Nicholson, this W100 600 starred in a film and now resides in a museum. Star Car: Read our verdict on the new AMG GLC63, and get your first look at the next generation G-Class interior. Youngtimer: Love them or hate them, the 140-series S-Class Coupes now represent seriously good value. Tuner: Looking back on four decades of Mercedes-Benz tuner Brabus, founded in 1977 by Bodo Buschmann. Spotlight: Ultra rare in right-hand drive, this great condition 230S Universal was built by IMA in Belgium. Profile: We go behind the scenes at All Time Stars – a high end sales operation run by Mercedes-Benz Classic. Road Test: Special Four days and over 1,000 miles in Scotland with the fantastic new Mercedes-AMG GT R. Motorsport: AMG sets its sights on a fast growing racing category with its new 500bhp GT4 – and we’ve driven it! My Merc: R170 SLK200 Kompressor. Buyer’s Guide: CLS320 CDI. Running Reports: C55 AMG Estate, E320 Estate/E350 4Matic Estate/E350 Bluetec, E300 Diesel Estate/CLK280 Cabriolet.