Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine

15 June 2018

Market Watch: Current values of first generation SLKs. Merc Man: Sourcing parts for older Mercedes. Inside Line: The evolution of the motor industry. First Ride: The EQC is the first car from Merc’s new electric brand and we’ve experienced a near production version. Star Car: Significant changes add a whole new layer of sophistication to the next generation G-Class. Classic Choice: Unbelievably, this 190SL was the second ever made and was found in a garage in the United States. Spotlight: We celebrate the best of the 55 AMG badged Mercedes with help from a supercharged SL and an SLK. Interview: Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers talks to us about his home life and managing the performance brand. Then & Now: Five decades after the 300SEL 6.3 was launched, we take a beautiful example for a back road blast. Ownership: This 123 connoisseur saw a specialist’s AMG 6.8 Rote Sau tribute saloon and just had to buy it. Tuner Car: We experience Väth’s 671bhp C63 Estate and walk around its impressive classic restoration facility. Youngtimer: Read about the life of this well-kept 450SL which looks a million dollars in glorious bright sunshine. My Merc: 300SL-24: a dream drive for one photographer. Buyer’s Guide: 204-series C180 Kompressor. Running Reports: C55 AMG Estate, E320 Estate/E350 4Matic Estate/560SEL and E300 Diesel Estate/CLK280 Cabriolet.