Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine

17 August 2018

Market Watch: This month, it’s the 140-series coupe. Merc Man: A look at buying a Mercedes at auction. Inside Line: Analysing recent Mercedes-Benz sales. Event: We spent a couple of glorious days in the sun admiring motors at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. First Ride: The new C63 AMG we’ve been waiting for has proven itself to be every bit the power house and more. Road Test: The new petrol version of the CLS is a mightily impressive all-rounder on UK roads. Tuner Car: This is the AMG GT S on steroids and then some; highly modified to create a beast. Youngtimer: This 1977 300D saloon is in its 40th year of unfaltering service for a grateful New Zealand family. Classic Choice: One man’s vision to create a W113 280SL with epic V8 performance. Take Two: We take a look at the market of two drophead Mercedes icons in the R107 and R129 300SL. Ownership: We get the story of how one man achieved his dream of owning a C32 AMG in Canada. Motorsport: From all angles it looks utterly crazy, but then this 560 SEC was built for the Paris-Dakar Rally. Spotlight: David Sutherland takes us through his journey up to Scotland in a petrol C-Class convertible. My Merc: A tuned E63 AMG making 700bhp. Buyer’s Guide: R230 SL500. Running Reports: R129 SLs, W123 and C55 AMG Estate.