Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine

19 April 2018

Event: AMG’s new four-door GT Coupe stars in Geneva. Market Watch: 211-series E-Class AMGs. Merc Man: What does six grand buy these days? Inside Line: Stars of the silver screen. Take Two: The S123 was officially M-B’s first production estate, and the succeeding S124 cemented their appeal. Road Test Special: We set the ultimate test for an R107 560SL in the form of a 3,300-mile European road trip. Tuner Car: More power and torque, plus subtle styling upgrades for Lorinser’s E43 based L50 saloon. Spotlight: Not only does this 280CE feature Air Ride suspension, it boasts a modern turbodiesel engine too. Technology: A look back at the development of Mercedes-Benz’s airbag systems, which debuted in the 126 S-Class. Road Test: Our first drive of the much anticipated X250d 4Matic on UK roads – so how does the premium pickup fare? Classic Choice: Ordered new in the UK, this W111 220SEb Cabriolet was soon shipped to Canada then New Zealand. Profile: We have Wilhelm Maybach to thank for the development of motor engines and so much more besides. Motorsport: Not your usual W202 C-Class, this drift car features a turbocharged Mercedes V12 motor from an S600. My Merc: 500SE bought by a fledgling banker.