Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine

16 November 2018

Market Watch: This month it’s the turn of the R172 SLK Merc Man: Can older cars really be better than new? Inside Line: A look at the evolution of performance Spotlight: All the latest on the exciting new hybrid C-, E- and S-Class models which have just been unveiled Tuner Car: An all round review of the hugely impressive Rennsport E63 S that makes 762bhp and 777lb ft of torque Spotlight: A fettled S124 with some period modifications creates a very different looking daily driver for this owner Classic Choice: It’s off to New Zealand to visit an owner with a perfect Pagoda, which has been lovingly restored Road Trip: A drive across the border to Wales to recall the awesome 450SEL 6.9 and its fantastic V8 engine Ownership: An unusual G-Wagen that’s been carefully fitted with a tweaked 320 CDI engine to produce extra grunt Motorsport: Looking back at the C107’s seemingly unlikely rallying success from 1978 to 1980 Technology: We’re invited along to celebrate 40 years of Mercedes-Benz safety with some fascinating testing History: The story of Bé la Baré nyi and how he influenced the Mercedes-Benz brand and the whole car industry Event: We descend upon the annual Schloss Bensberg Supersports Classics in Germany for some Merc metal My Merc: A man from Hong Kong with a fine W123 230E Buyer’s Guide: What to know when buying an E55 AMG Running Reports: 190E Sportline, 280CE and CLK63 AMG Wandering Star: Experiencing the A45 AMG