Issue A5 July 2010 Mercedes Enthusiast Magazine

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Issue 107 September 2010 Issue 107 September 2010
Inside the September 2010 issue we bring the spotlight down on a modified E55 AMG that is something else, we celebrate a famous Mercedes victory in the Mille Miglia with this limited edition R129 and we compare a new E220 CDI BlueEfficiency Estate with a used R320 CDI. Also this month our used car road testers drive the first generation ML270 CDI, an SLS AMG E-Cell and a luxury, flagship CL600 V12, now under £8K, we see when the 250CE coupes should be celebrated and our star car is the facelifted CL. This month we also take a look at Lorinser E500s, we take a look at two of the most prestigious members of the Thai royal fleet as well as bring you all of your favourites and more.
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Issue 106 August 2010 Issue 106 August 2010
Inside the August 2010 issue a pair of beautiful, 1950s Mercedes remind us how life used to be, our star car is the facelifted R-Class and we bring you a comprehensive buyer's guide to the S124s. Also this month we help you improve your car control skills on a frozen lake in Sweden with AMG, we roadtest the E250 CGI BlueEfficiency Estate and we bring down the spotlight on Mercedes' forgotten top speed specialist that deserves to be celebrated. This month we also tell the tale of a handsome coupe whose brave owner's gamble paid off, we take a walk around the stunning Lorinser classic car collection as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and more.
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Issue 105 July 2010 Issue 105 July 2010
Inside the July 2010 issue we turn heads in a beautiful classic 230SL, we bring the spotlight down on Mercedes' latest coupe concept and we take a look at the 500sec, the handsome modern classic that will get under your skin. This month we also Roadtest the E250 CDI BlueEfficiency and the GL320 CDI, we crush the opposition with the Brabus' one-off, 789bhp SL65 Black Series and we take a look round a low mile 190E 2.5-16. Also this month our classic choice is the 230 & 290 Cabriolets, we find out which is best for around £24,000, we put the C63's Performance Package Plus to the test as well as bring you all of your regular favourites!
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Issue 104 June 2010 Issue 104 June 2010
Inside the June 2010 issue, we bring a rotting roadster back to its best with breathtaking results, we get under the skin of AMG's new engine that combines speed and efficiency and we visit the Techno Classica 2010 event in Essen. Also this month we bring you a C208s buyer's guide, conduct used car road tests on the C36 AMG and a W140 S320, we bring the spotlight down and a Brabus 6.1 E-Class and show you why car identity theft is on the increase. This month we also profile Kienle Automobiltechnik, road test the E500 Sport drive a FAB Design SL65 AMG as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 103 May 2010 Issue 103 May 2010
Inside the May 2010 issue we bring you a cabriolet special, with the W21 200 C, an A124 Buyer's Guide, top tips and new and used roadtests. We also bring the spotlight down on a restored Koenig 500SEC, we compare a new E250 CDI with a used S320 CDI and we take a drive in Brabus's super hot GLK V8. Also this month we admire the joys of a 1957 220S Coupe, we find out how to run an S-Class limousine on a budget and cut fuel bills and emissions with an LPG powered 123-series estate as well as all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 102 April 2010 Issue 102 April 2010
Inside the April 2010 issue we bring the spotlight down on two rare super saloons, we bring you a comprehensive buyers guide to the W123S and we celebrate the 350SLC with an original, well preserved and unusual example. Also this month we look at the new F800 drive train technology showcased at Geneva, we decide on our top 10 starter Mercs and our classic choice for this month is a gorgeous 300SL Roadster. This month we also get to grips with two top tuned diesel E-Class's, we roadtest the E200 CGI Estate we profile the Midlands Classic as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and more!
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Issue 101 March 2010 Issue 101 March 2010
Inside the March 2010 issue we bring you a special road test of the 190D BlueEfficiency, we fulfil a dream by creating the ultimate in cool 80s Mercedes excess with a 560SEC AMG Widebody and we road test a series production F-Cell. Also this month our classic choice is a 220S Ponton that was bought blind from the other side of the world, we compare a new E250 CGI coupe with a used CLS55 AMG and we look at the strengths in an original A-Class. This month we also drive a Renntech tuned C63, profile a youth workshop, as well as bring you all of your regular favourites!
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Issue 100 February 2010 Issue 100 February 2010
Inside the 100th issue special, we bring you our top 100, get stuck into the very best of all things Mercedes plus reveal the readers' favourite, we also compare the 280SL & 280SE Coupe's and we bring you a comprehensive buyer's guide to late R129 Sls. Also this month we bring the spotlight down on the Koenig widebody R107 SL, bring you two youngtimer features on the 320CE Cabriolet and 190E 2.0 and our classic choice this month is the W100 600. This month we also bring you used car road tests of the 230TE and C43 AMG, we get to drive a FAB Design SLR Desire and bring you all of your regular favourites and more ...
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Issue 99 January 2010 Issue 99 January 2010
Inside the January 2010 issue we drive Mercedes' all new, 563bhp supercar, the SLS AMG and it's ready to shock its rivals on road and track, we report on a fantastic, free, Mercedes-Benz motorsport show at Brooklands and we report on a pair of W111s in the South African sunshine. Also this month we roadtest the C250 CDI BlueEfficiency, the SL300 and two £30,000 diesel estates go head to head in a new versus used contest. This month we also look at the Clk63 AMG Black Series rally car, report on 280SE, 450SE and a 300SL in our youngtimers features, set classic and modern coupes in a head to head battle special as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and more!
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Issue 98 December 2009 Issue 98 December 2009
Inside the December 2009 issue, our star car is the new E-Class wagon and it's better than ever, we bring you details of a restored W123 that proves that some joys really can last a lifetime and we bring the spotlight down on a classic Ponton that took seven years to create. We also bring you an in-depth buyer's guide to late W203s, we find out how Mercedes-Benz is powering the motorsport stars of tomorrow and show you how Mercedes' recent flagship coupe can now be yours for under £16,000. This month we also get a rare chance to get behind the wheel of one of Mercedes' latest concept cars, drive the Carlsson CK55 RS Rascasse, drive a striking 2.8-litre W114 as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 97 November 2009 Issue 97 November 2009
Inside the November 2009 issue we bring you the inside story on how Mercedes-Benz is leading the way in the pursuit of emissions free motoring, we show you a W124 that proves that even the most humble can be a true show stopper and we enjoy life from behind the wheel of a gorgeous classic 230SL Pagoda. Also this month we take a look around the Frankfurt Motor show, we get behind the wheel Brabus' brand new 789bhp, V12 biturbo W212 E-Class and we look at which would be better for around £25,000, the C220 CDI BlueEfficiency or CLK350 Cabriolet. This month we also see DTM racing return to the UK, we road test an E500 Coupe, take on the Italian Alps - in the dark as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and more!
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Issue 96 October 2009 Issue 96 October 2009
Inside the October 2009 issue we bring you a modern classics special bumper issue featuring the top ten modern classic buys, gorgeous R107 and R129 SLs, SL320 vs E320 cabriolet, 300E Carat Duchatelet and more. We also bring you 210 E55 AMG saloon versus estate used car roadtest, we bring the spotlight down on the ultimate SLR Stirling Moss and a 1972 Albanian 600 that has lived quite a life. Also this month we take a look at a red hot Xclusive Motorsports SLK55 Kompressor, compare a W220 S320 CDI with a W221 S320 CDI as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and more!
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Issue 95 September 2009 Issue 95 September 2009
Inside the September 2009 issue we bring you the full verdict from behind the wheel of the brand new E63 AMG, we bring you the story of a beautiful 190SL roadster that has lived quite a life and we preview the forthcoming SLS and its electric sibling. Also this month we rewrite the SEC rulebook with a bold, brash, modern classic, we see Mercedes showcasing its groundbreaking new safety kit in the ESF 2009 and we celebrat 75 years of Silver Arrows with a drive in the very first. This month we also roadtest a great, nearly new soft top for over £10K less than the original list price, we bring the spotlight down on a 260 Cabriolet C that is almost 80 years old, we profile Roger Edwards Motors and also bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 94 August 2009 Issue 94 August 2009
Inside the August 2009 issue, we look back at five decades of a landmark Mercedes Fintail that was a pioneer, a lifesaver and an adored workhorse, we bring you a comprehensive buyer's guide to the small, sexy and sophisticated R170 SLK and we get behind the wheel of Mercedes' first ever hybrid production car. Also this month our classic choice is two gorgeous Thai treats that still serve as they did back in the 1950s, we transform a beloved but tired 230E with the help of an undercover Mercedes V8 and we see what are the top 10 £5,000 Mercs. This month we also bring you a C216 CL500 used road test, we profile Hilton coachworks, bring the spotlight down on a 98 year old Benz and bring you all of your regular favourites as usual!
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Issue 93 July 2009 Issue 93 July 2009
Inside the July 2009 issue our star car is the facelifted S-Class, we find out why the new E-Class coupe is a winner even in entry level petrol form and we tell the story of an inspirational trip to India that prompted an extraordinary restoration of a W108 280SE. Also this month we jump behind the wheel of the ultimate, V8 engined W116 S-Class, we take the C200 K Sports coupe on a used car road test and we uncover the tale of a stonking but almost unknown W124 from AMG. Also this month we celebrate 30 years of the G-Wagen, we consider the fantasy of a V8 powered Pagoda, we grab some bargains Benzes and bring you all of your regular favourites and more!
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Issue 92 June 2009 Issue 92 June 2009
Inside the June 2009 issue our star car is the limited edition 661bhp AMG V12 biturbo SL, we bring you a buyers guide to the usable classic roadster, the R107SL and we go behind the scenes for the inside story on Mercedes' newest E-Class, the W212. Also this month we visit Europe's biggest classic car event, the Techno Classica, we go back in time with the S123 280TE, the ultimate practical classic Mercedes-Benz and our classic choice this month is the V114 limo. This month we also show how you can enjoy the sun for just £8,000 in a CLK430 Cabriolet, we bring the spotlight down on a stylish 420SE, we drive Brabus' version of the facelifted SL as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and more!
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Issue 91 May 2009 Issue 91 May 2009
Inside the May 2009 issue we bring you a Coupé special including a CLS buyers guide, drives in the W111 280SE, C107 380SLC and the C126 560SEC, our listing of the top Five Rare Coupés and a timeline detailing their evolution. Also this month we bring you the verdict from the driving seat of the all new benchmark setting E-Class, we look back over the history of Mercedes' world beating executive saloon, the E-class and our classic choice this month is beautiful 230SL Pagoda that proves age is no barrier to enjoying life to the full. This month we also drive the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont that has outrageous amounts of power in opulent luxury, we roadtest the A160 CDI BlueEfficiency as well as bring you all of your regular favourites!
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Issue 90 April 2009 Issue 90 April 2009
Inside the April 2009 issue we bow down before a truly remarkable 50s motoring icon, the 300SL Gullwing, we go behind the scenes with Mercedes' next generation supercar and marvel at a piece of 80s luxury that's done under 1,000 miles in 25 years. Also this month we bring the spotlight down on a modified E55 AMG, we bring you a comprehensive buyers guide to the W210 190s and we help you make your money work harder with our top 10 in top value convertibles. This month we also look at a rare and racy R107 that is not one for the traditionalists, we check out the technology involved in Mercedes' future electric cars, we go bargain hunting with Mercedes' original baby Benz and bring you all of your regular favourites and more!
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Issue 89 March 2009 Issue 89 March 2009
Inside the March 2009 issue we bring you a stunning, classic, world beating W100 600 limo with star quality, we preview the new look, new engine line up, new tech and more for the new E-class range and we show you how to get high powered kicks without breaking the bank with our top 10 AMG alternatives. Also this month we look at in-car entertainment based around the internet, we bring the spotlight down on a W210 424bhp super saloon the RennTech E60 RS and we go undercover with a 559bhp C63 wagon supercar slayer. This month we also look for bargain, six-month old Mercs, we set the C220 CDI Estate and the R320 CDI head to head, we profile the big success in Singapore for the three-pointed star as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and more!
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Issue 88 February 2009 Issue 88 February 2009
Inside the February 2009 issue we take a look at a family heirloom 280E that has been lovingly cared for all its life, we come face to face with the outrageous limited edition 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II race special and we put the modern Mercedes roadster, the R170 SLK320, to the test. Also this month we bring you a comprehensive buyers guide to 350 V6s, we bring you the inside line on Mercedes' next generation safety devices and we bring you the top 10 Mercedes you can buy and run for a year for only £10,000! We also bring the spotlight down on the UK's new BlueEfficiency Mercs, we follow in the tyre tracks of a rally winner in a replica Fintail and we drive the most powerful of the revised B-Class range, the Facelifted B200 CDI as well as bring you all of your regular favourites!
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Issue 87 January 2009 Issue 87 January 2009
Inside the January 2009 issue we hit the road with Mercedes' new four-cylinder C250 CDI BlueEfficiency diesel, we bring the spotlight down on a nitrous C32 AMG and we luxuriate in effortless, pillarless style in a 500SEC. Also this month we talk to McLaren Mercedes F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen, we see how Carlsson has upped the ante with its matte black, 557bhp SL63 Stealth roadster and we enjoy the company of a modern classic E320 Coupe. This month we also meet a W114 rally car roadtest, a facelifted SLK55 AMG, our classic choice is a 300S Roadster we go on the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 86 December 2008 Issue 86 December 2008
Inside this month we bring the spotlight down and compare the the new SL63 AMG with the the iconic SL55 AMG, we enjoy the South African sun in a rare Ponton 220S cabriolet and we take a look at how less is most definitely more with the new Väth V63 Clubsport. Also this month we show you why the 560SEL is a car worth tracking down, we talk to Mercedes' star DTM driver Paul di Resta and see the light tweaks and more kit that is available for the facelifted M-Class range. Also inside this month we bring you a comprehensive Buyer's Guide to early W211s, follow in the tyre tracks of those early, fearless pioneers at the 1908 French Grand Prix, we put a C320 CDI Estate Sport to the test as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 85 November 2008 Issue 85 November 2008
Inside this month our classic choice is the cherished 190SL, we put the V8 CLK55 AMG through our used roadtest and our spotlight falls on Thailand's royal family who chose Mercedes as their cars of choice. Also this month we take a drive in a one-off, show stopping SLR Brabus Roadster, we see that the S-Class spirit remains true in a 34 year old W116 450SE, and we take a look at the exciting wheel-to-wheel racing as the DTM series makes it's annual visit to Brands Hatch. This month we also look at two very different choices for the £24,000 coupe buyer, we Conquering the wilderness in New Zealand in a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, report on Classic Days 2008, look at AMG advanced training as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 84 October 2008 Issue 84 October 2008
Inside this month we bring you a Mercedes modern classics special, including buying tips for the 124 saloons, estates, coupes and cabriolets, we bring back the 80s with a full-on widebodied 560SEC AMG, we take a look at a classic star that is without compromise, we remember a great racing victory with an unusual 450SLC and we get behind the wheel in an R129 300SL-24. Also this month our classic choice features a fantastic pair of 280SE 3.5 pillarless Coupes, we get behind the technology scenes with Mercedes' next gen products and we look at a different way to go fast with the Kicherer K60 Evo. This month we also go to the Solitude Revival, we bring you a W220 S-Classes buyers guide as well as bring you all your regular favourites.
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Issue 83 September 2008 Issue 83 September 2008
Inside this month we bring the spotlight down on a classic Silchester Pagoda in better than new condition, we go on track and behind the scenes with the monster SLR McLaren 722 GT and we tell the intriguing tale of a rare, styish 1970s W114 250CE coupe. Also this month we take a look at the entry level SLK that has been transformed into a striking headturner by MT Performance, we join the crowds at Brooklands Motoring Festival for the Double Twelve and we celebrate Mercedes' contributions to car safety. This month we also profile Stuart Ager, we roadtest a facelifted SL500 and a used W120 E200 Kompressor, our price-point feature finds a V8 AMG drophead for the price of a new C-Class and we also bring you all of our regular favourites.
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Issue 82 August 2008 Issue 82 August 2008
Inside this month we take a step back in time with an 'as new' 19-year old SL, we get the inside story and a surprise with our preview of the new GLK and we find out the 10 great top value Mercedes-Benzes, whatever your budget. Also this month we celebrate 120 years since the very first car journey, we go and see the first Benz being built, in Yorkshire and we bring you a complete buyers guide to getting a bargain AMG. This month we also bring you a used car roadtest of the W202 C180, we put a new C-Class through its paces where it was built, drive a fine example of the world's first super saloon, the 300SEL 6.3 and bring all of your regular favourites and more.
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Issue 81 July 2008 Issue 81 July 2008
This month our star cars are the revised hatchback baby Benzes, the A- and B-Class, we take a look behind the scenes at NGT and Eco Start/Stop technologies and we bring the spotlight down on four different solutions in the S-Class family. Also this month, two super-rare go faster E36 AMG Estate's come together, our classic choice is the magnificent drophead limo, the 600 Landaulet and we celebrate the goosebump inducing modern day legend, the SL55 AMG. We also get behind the wheel at the Polish Rally, we consider two answers to the £30k family car question, we keep the spirit of SLC rallying alive and we also bring you much more as well as all of your usual favourites.
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Issue 80 June 2008 Issue 80 June 2008
This month our star car is the sports coupe that's back with a new name and a better drive, the CLC, our classic choice is a pair of 1950s 220 convertibles and our tuner car is the spectacular Mosselman Turbo 190. Also this month we take a look at the 230CE, an everyday classic that is a real looker, we roadtest a face lifted SL350 and we bring you a report on the Retro Classics show at Stuttgart. Inside this issue we also bring you our top 10 diesels, we bring you a comprehensive W126s buyer's guide, we drive the fantastic E63 AMG and ask if it can survive the eco onslaught, we look at the full story on what oil is best for your Mercedes as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 79 May 2008 Issue 79 May 2008
This month our classic choice is an overlooked pre-war Mercedes that fulfils a dream, the W21 200, we live the high-life with a luxury bargain V12 Mercedes and we roadtest the new bigger, faster and better to drive C-Class. Also this month we pick the better buy for a typical executive budget, a new E220 CDI vs used S320 CDI, we bring you all the news from the Techno Classica's 20th anniversary and we put the massive Lorinser GL500 into proportion. This month we also see if an older Mercedes can really make sense after 18 months, we bring you three running reports as well as all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 78 April 2008 Issue 78 April 2008
This month our Star Car is the facelifted SLK 20, our classic choice is the ex Bernie Ecclestone 540K Special Roadster and our top 10 feature this month is a celebration of supercharging, from race winners to rep mobiles. Also this month we bring you a road test special and put Merc's hot compact saloon the C63 AMG through its paces, we take a look at the Väth S500 L limo, for the executive who does not want to blend in and we bring the spotlight down on the Alpine GL550 and an extreme modified CL600. This month we also bring you a 202-series C-Class buyer's guide, our technology feature looks at differentials and we bring you all of your regular favourites and more.
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Issue 77 March 2008 Issue 77 March 2008
This month Mercedes reveals its latest SL, we celebrate the forgotten classic 180 Ponton saloons at a rare meeting and take a drive a 190E 2.0, which we feel is the perfect starter Merc. Also this month, we go behind the scenes as Mercedes unveils its new CLC sports coupe, we compare buying a new E350 vs used CLS500, and it'll certainly make you think twice and we show you how to live your Merc dream with one of our top 10 sexy £10K bargains. This month we also tackle one of motorsport's great tests in a Fintail, we see if Merc's super size SUV feels at home in the US and we prove that you can be a Mercedes owner for less with our guide to buying an A-Class. All this as well as all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 76 February 2008 Issue 76 February 2008
This month we bring you a roadtest special with the CLK and the Porsche 911, our classic choice features a beloved 200 Fintail and we prepare to be captivated by a luxury 80s icon, the 420SE. Also this month we get behind the wheel of the futuristic E320 Bluetec, we do the London to Brighton in a Simplex and Brabus, Lorinser and MKB join the high speed shootout at the Nardo High Speed Event. Also this month, we bring you a 200 CDI buying guide, we have a look at the SL320 which is the weekend runaround that ticks all the boxes, we profile Diamond Styling, bring you valeting tips and all of your regular favourites and more.
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Issue 75 January 2008 Issue 75 January 2008
This month we compare the old C-Class with the brilliant new C-Class, we bring you the story of Mercedes' first mainstream V8 and we take a look back at three decades of Brabus, the world's biggest tuner. Also this month we look at the different engineering routes taken to achieve power, and decide which is best, we also have a look at Kleemann's new S-Class and an exciting new concept and we report on a box fresh W123 that enjoys its new lease of life. Aslo this month, we interview Erich Waxenberger who is the legendary Mercedes engineer, we travel in time with a low mile 1950s 300d, we show you how to pick up a bargain with the CL420 'baby' coupe as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 74 December 2007 Issue 74 December 2007
This month, in our classic roadtest, we drive two of the finest from Mercedes' coupe legacy, the W111 and C126, our star car this month is the 720bhp, V12 C-Class Brabus Bullit and our top 10 list this month counts down the top Mercedes that were built to last. Also this month we roadtest the unsung hero of the new C-Class lineup, the C350, we interview Dr Herbert Kohler and bring you a German show round up in our events feature. This month we also look at the affordable tuner car in the shape of the Väth V32 CDI, we bring you a buyers guide to the W114s/W115s we analyse 2007's new stars and best used buys - and a peek into 2008 as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and much more!
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Issue 73 November 2007 Issue 73 November 2007
This month we drive the new AMG C63, and also take a look at ten of the best from Mercedes' in house tuner, we go to the Frankfurt Motor Show, where the motoring world has gone green, and our classic choice for this month is the rare 220/8. Also this month we look at an unusual V126 Limo conversion that is now a collectable, report on the wet Classic Days 2007 at Salzburgring and we look at which Coupe is a better buy, the CLK200 K Coupe or CL500. This month we also take a look at the tuned Lorinser B06, show that wishing upon a three-pointed star can pay dividends in our CEC Miami feature and bring the spotlight down on an exclusive tuned GL with a difference, as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and much more!
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Issue 72 October 2007 Issue 72 October 2007
This month we bring you a C-Class shootout, where the W204 from Mercedes and Carlsson go head to head on road and track, our Classic choice is the adored classic, the 220SEb Coupe, and we also bring you a comprehensive buyer's guide to 6-cylinder SLs. Also this month we look at the 542bhp Brabus ML who also gave it a makeover to match, we roadtest the CLS350 CGI and we travel to Tirana and uncover a city where Mercedes rules. This month we also we bring you a first drive in the CLS63 PP, bring you running reports of the E320 and 2.5-16 as well as bringing you all of your regular favourites and much more!
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Issue 71 September 2007 Issue 71 September 2007
This month our star car is the SLR McLaren Roadster, in which the mega Merc turns roofless, we bring you three top examples of the mighty V8 W124 on track and look into which 300SL you should spend your lottery win on, the Gullwing or Roadster? Also this month we report on the 300SL Club meet who celebrate 50 years of the 300SL roadster, we crank up the power and styling with German tuner ART and we burn rubber in a classic 450SEL 6.9. This month we also roadtest the C200 Kompressor and see if it cuts the mustard, we go round and round and look at Mercedes in CART, we find out which is the best family motor for £22K, the B200 CDI or the E320 CDI estate as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and much more!
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Issue 70 August 2007 Issue 70 August 2007
Inside this month we take our first drives in the new V8 ML500 SUV and the C220 CDI, we also celebrate AMG's 40th with the inside story on the hugely significant V8 W124 and we travel to Poland and drive a Gullwing on the Polish Club rally. Also this month we celebrate the Brooklands centenary with Mercedes, we take roadtests in AMG's CL63 and CL65 and our tuner car for this month is the Brabus C350 4.0. This month we also interview Gorden Wagener, we have a look at a post war classic cabriolet with an intriguing history, we bring you a W140 S-Class buyers guide as well as all bringing you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 69 July 2007 Issue 69 July 2007
This month we take our first drive in the upgraded V8 E-Class, go on the road and track in the latest super hardcore CLK63 AMG Black Series, and see the German tuner, Carlsson put the R500 into proportion. Also this month we bring you a 230 Kompressor buyers guide, follow Mercedes at the Villa d'Este 2007 show, bring you the top 10 Upper Class Estates, and look at Pontons as a Classic Choice. This month bring the spotlight down on three owners of E-Class estates, we interview the British DTM star Jamie Green, see what life is like in the back seat with two executive Mercedes carriages as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 68 June 2007 Issue 68 June 2007
This month we take a first drive in the A150 and ask if the most affordable new Merc is worth the cash, we check out the top ten most gloriously excessive Mercedes and take a roadtest in the mighty turbodiesel ML420 CDI. Also this month we drive the ultimate SL, the Brabus SL600 7.3 S, we look into the Alpine RLS audio/visual concept and meet the man who fancied an SLR, so went out and built one! This month we also have a look at Eric Clapton's G55 AMG, put the latest Dunlop FastResponse tyres to the test, we look at bargain W123s to satisfy your classic car cravings, as well as bring you running reports, a C209 CLK buyers guide, and all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 67 May 2007 Issue 67 May 2007
This month we take a first drive in the mid-range diesel E280 CDI, we take back-to-back drives in all the 16-valve 190s, from 2.3 to Evo II and we take a further look at the next generation compact saloon. Also this month we take back-to-back drives in the concept 300d Cabrio and its 50s inspiration, we see how the Danish tuner Kleemann works its magic on the 500SL and take a look at the engine at the heart of a succession of classic Mercedes. This month we also compare SLR McLaren supercar and the Actros Black Edition truck, take roadtests in the New CL500 and Maybach 62 S, bring you a 320s buyers guide as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 66 April 2007 Issue 66 April 2007
This month we celebrate the C-Class and bring you a number of features on this iconic model, including a history, racing profile and we get behind the wheel of the brand new C-Class. This month we also take a first drive in Brabus' top ML, we hit 200mph in the hardcore limited edition SLR and we drive one of the great Kompressor Mercedes, the 500K Cabriolet. Also this month we take a look at the three distinct styles of the SLK200 K Special Editions, we travel to Cuba to enjoy some 50s Mercedes enjoying their twilight years in the sun, we bring you a range review of the 4x4s, show you how to run a big engine on a tight budget with LPG as well as bring you running reports and all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 65 March 2007 Issue 65 March 2007
This month we take a first drive with the next generation all-wheel drive in the S-Class and E-Class, we go behind the scenes of the new C-Class's development and we bring you a buyer guide on how to grab a 124 coupe before it's too late. Also this month we see how the minter was saved from the jaws of the crusher, we see how the 600 Pullman showed the Maybach the way to go and hardened roadtester finds the perfect head and heart buy in the form of a 190E. We also see if the ultimate ML can corrupt a committed environmentalist, show you when Hollywood provided the ideal backdrop for the glam 50s coupe, we go riding with the G-Wagen support crews on the epic Paris-Beijing drive as well as bring you running reports and all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 64 February 2007 Issue 64 February 2007
This month we take first drives in the Kleemann E320 CDI and the CLK200 Kompressor, we bring you a buyer's guide to picking up a bargain V8, and we also ask if the C320 CDI is the ultimate real world, do it all car? Also this month we bring you a classic restoration of a Unimog, have a look at the wild Lorinser-tuned CL and show you how a C55 AMG Estate transformed one pundit's view of Mercedes. This month we also talk with adventurer Jim Rogers on his head-turning one-off Mercedes, inject some verve into an otherwise stately W123 coupe and we profile official servicing. We also get under the skin the latest Mercedes suspension technology, bring you running reports as well as all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 63 January 2007 Issue 63 January 2007
This month we take our first drives in the new Brabus GL-Class and the 6.3-litre CLK63 AMG V8, we bring you an event special following the Paris to Beijing rally and we review the latest S63 AMG and CL63 AMG star cars. Also this month we look at the classic choice, the Mille Miglia 180D, we talk to two Welsh Merc fans' and their distinctive take on lowrider culture and we bring you our top 10 Politically Incorrect and most over the top Mercs. Also this month we put the supersized SUV through its paces, we show how the sassy SLK is now a brilliant used bargain do a bit of canny shopping to help you bag an AMG for less than you think as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 62 December 2006 Issue 62 December 2006
This month AMG spices up the R-Class but we ask if this is the last of a breed, we find out which AMG V8 reigns supreme - CLS63 or CLS55, and we also get mean and roofless in the fastest four-seat cabrio. Also this month we meet the legendary Mercedes stylist Bruno Sacco over lunch, go on the road in Bruno Sacco's customised C140 CL500 and soak up the Mediterranean sun in a pristine 190SL. Inside this month we also visit the new Unimog museum, interview Volker Mornhinweg, bring you a buyer's guide for mile-munchers, ask if the famous V8 W124 really as good as everyone says as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and much, much more...
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Issue 61 November 2006 Issue 61 November 2006
This month we get an exclusive first look at the new hardcore SLR McLaren, we get behind the wheel of Mercedes' brand new coupe flagship and we give a well deserved lap of honour for the outgoing C215 CL. Also this month, to celebrate the new CL we look at 10 of its predecessors, we pit the new S600 against legendary S-Classes of old we track Carl Benz's history within his own renovated factory and we report on a get together of classic Mercs in Salzburg. This month we also bring you a buyer's guide to bagging early W203 C-Classes, we consider if the famous V8 W124 is really as good as everyone says, we report on the the Polish production line that will build you an as new 190SL as well as bringing you all of your regular favourites and much, much more...
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Issue 60 October 2006 - Sold Out
Issue 60 October 2006
This month we bring you a Modern Classics special, where we show you how you can get the most for your money with an S600 Coupe, we demonstrate why the W123 230E is the perfect entry to classic motoring, bring you a practical guide to the ins and outs of modern classic ownership, go time traveling and foot tapping with a mint R107 350SL, look at the rare E36 AMG and bring you five of the best examples, from £2,000 to £20,000. Also this month we take our first drives in the Entry level R280 CDI and Kleemann ML 50K S8, we drive AMGs new SLK55 Black Series and we consider a classic choice between two faithful four-cylinders, the 190SL and SLK200K. We also supersize it Stateside with the incredible do-it-all Unimog, bring you a car supermarkets buyers guide, as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and much, much more...
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Issue 59 September 2006 Issue 59 September 2006
This month we drive the tax-friendly four-cylinder, the E220 CDI Estate, we test the new ML 420 CDI and GL 420 CDI V8 diesels in Iceland, and celebrate the 6.9's little brothers - the 350 and 450SEL. Also this month we go behind the scenes with a privateer Mercedes team at the 'Ring 24H, show you how a UK firm spiced up the W124 with a twin-turbo kit and we join in the fun with the Polish Mercedes club in a 280SL. We also look at the 604bhp second incarnation of AMG's mega limousine, unearth the three-pointed star in Berlin, show you how the new CL breaks new technological ground, spend four days in France with the facelifted SL500 as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and more...
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Issue 58 August 2006 Issue 58 August 2006
This month we take our first drive in the ML280CDI and ask if this potential best-seller is up to the task? We also try to find out exactly what the R-Class is for and answer the 20 most frequently asked Mercedes questions. Also this month we drive AMG's hot CLS with its new engine and change in character, we join rare coachbuilt Kompressors in the party beside Lake Como and show you how you can boost your CLS with Lorinser's 420bhp supercharger upgrade. Also this month we raise hell in an SSK on a visit to the Auto & Technik Museum, show you how to choose between the Mercedes saloons at £25K, interview Gary Paffett, as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and much more...
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Issue 57 July 2006 Issue 57 July 2006
This month we take our first drive in the new S320 CDI, we check out the E500 and E63 AMGs and see how the CLS has been given a power boost with the new 350 CGI and 383bhp CLS500. Also this month we have a first visit to the new Mercedes Heritage Museum, we tear up the scenic Pacific Coast Highway aboard an SL65 AMG and give some long-overdue praise to the forgotten V8 300SEL. This month our Tuner car is the thundering ML63, we see how Belgian experts Carat Duchatelet transform a S600, we chat to F1 Safety Car driver Bernd Mayländer bring you a comprehensive 560SEC buyer's guide as well as all of your regular favourites and more...
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Issue 56 June 2006 Issue 56 June 2006
This month we take a first drive in the facelifted SL350 V6, we reveal which Mercedes you voted your favourite in our poll and we look at AMG's brand new 6.3-litre engined CLK. Also this month we do the timewarp with a factory-fresh, 3,000-mile 1988 300CE, we show you how you can bag big savings with high-mileage Mercedes and we explore Poland's attractions at the wheel of a C320 CDI. Also this month, we show you how you can snare a beautiful 16-valve 190, get on the road to Techno Classica in a venerable 280 TE, meet one of DTM's rising stars in run up to the series' UK leg as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and more...
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Issue 55 May 2006 Issue 55 May 2006
This month our Cabriolet special brings you 40 pages devoted to the best in open top Mercedes, we also get first drives in the fantastic CLK320 CDI and the long awaited R-Class and drive 1,000 miles in 24 hours in the technology-laden V12 S600. Also this month we blaze a trail in the UAE with super dealership Gargash Enterprises, meet a UK-based collector devoted to the grand old 50s limousine and report on MKB;'s hot version of the new S500. Also this month we meet Karl-Heinz Bauer, one of Mercedes' leading designers, we take a first look at Mercedes' innovative Intelligent Lighting System as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and more...
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Issue 54 April 2006 Issue 54 April 2006
This month Kleemann goes hardcore with an alternative take on the E-Class estate, we take an exclusive off-road first drive in Mercedes' new luxury SUV and we bring you a buyer's guide on three stylish Mercedes coupés. Also this month we look at how the SL500 has been transformed with the latest V8 engine, we take a closer look at a rather special variant of the R129 family and meet an unassuming Ponton with an unexpected past. This month we also go on the trail of some classic Mercs in an obscure Polish location, compare classic with modern at £15k, see how Carlsson's magic transforms the CLS from simply slick to supercar slayer as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and more...
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Issue 53 March 2006 Issue 53 March 2006
This month we reveal how Mercedes is cleaning up its diesel act for the US, we report on the moving of the Mercedes-Benz Museum and show you why entry level needn't mean slumming it with the new B150. Also this month we enjoy the new C-Class mid-range player, the V6-powered C230, we see how the Zonda F uses AMG V12 power to push the boundaries and see what the the tuners have in store for the incredible new S-Class. We also look at ten Mercedes we think are tipped for greatness, look at one Gullwing owner's attempt at building the fastest 300SL ever, attend a rare meeting with the beautiful Belgian-built Fintail estate car as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and lots more...
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Issue 52 February 2006 Issue 52 February 2006
This month we get behind the wheel of Mercedes' hot and feisty A200 turbo, step into the future with the fish-inspired Bionic car and see that space doesn't need to come at a price with a £15K Mercedes estate. Also this month we experience first class travel in the tyre-shredding 604bhp Maybach 57S, we get behind the wheel of the privateer race version of the 300SL, we look at diesel upgrades with Carlsson and show you how to make buying a new Mercedes into an event to remember. Also this month we driving the famous C111 concept with its designer, Bruno Sacco, turn up the volume with the increased-displacement, 404bhp SLK55 from Väth as well as bring you all your regular favourites!
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Issue 51 January 2006 Issue 51 January 2006
This month we take our first drive in the ML320 CDI, we get behind the wheel of an emissions-free hydrogen-powered A-Class and we look at a 300SL that really is the cream of the crop. Also this month we take a look at two E-Classes that are worlds apart, report on one old Mercedes and one very long and fascinating journey and turn heads with the gorgeous 370S Cabriolet. This month we also report on Brabus taking on a fresh challenge with its outrageous Unimog, look at a super-rare SL73 AMG, bring you a C140 CL buyer's guide, update our running reports as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and more!
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Issue 50 December 2005 Issue 50 December 2005
This month we have our first drives in the all-new B-Class, the stunning SLK280 and Kleeman's take on the CLS500, we bring you our first full road test of the European spec R-Class and go back in time with the trendsetting, enduring W123 280TE. Also this month we go behind the wheel of the racetrack-ready 190 Evo II, roadtest the stylish ML500 and show you FAB Design's outrageous interpretation of the SL600. Also this month we bring you the best from AMG's amazing back catalogue, get in the hot seat behind the wheel of a very rare and exclusive AMG C55, look at the SEC place as a future classic as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and more!
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Issue 49 November 2005 Issue 49 November 2005
This month we have our first drives in the CLK220 CDI diesel coupe and the C160 Sports Coupe, we show how high-tech has been taken to a new level in the new S-Class and we race the Gaisberg hillclimb on the Classic Days event. Also this month we show you how to buy a cabriolet without breaking the bank, see new faces, new cars and pay a fond farewell to the outgoing W220 S500 at the Frankfurt Show and see how the 720bhp, Brabus' CLS V12S is headed for the record books. Also this month we get a taste of 60s rallying in a 220SE fantail, compare a diesel and hybrid and go behind the scenes of an incredible Australian Merc collection. We also look at mobile MP3 players, look at our awesome C43 AMG as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and more!
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Issue 48 October 2005 Issue 48 October 2005
Free with this months issue we bring you a 32 page supplement magazine showcasing the worlds best Mercs. Also this month we see how the latest V6 engine and 7G-Tronic spice up the CLK350 cabriolet, go on the road and on track in the awe-inspiring CLK DTM AMG, and sit back and enjoy the view from a long-wheelbase W114. Also this month through the jargon to help you make the most of your warranty money, show you how to get the most metal for your money with £25K AMGs and see how the E320 CDI could be the turning point for Stateside oil burners. We also go back in time and back at Brooklands, go on track with our C43 as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and more!
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Issue 47 September 2005 Issue 47 September 2005
This month we see how the new Sport Edition pack transforms the C180 estate, see how Brabus is pushing smart in the right direction with its fun forfour and get a first glimpse of AMG's newly developed V8. Also this month we take the wheel of Mercedes' fascinating R-Class, bring you our guide to ten of the best and canniest used Mercedes and go behind the scenes at Mercedes' massive new Brooklands development. Also this month we recall Doug Steane's win in the Macau Grand Prix, drive MKB's extreme widebody E-Class bring you a CL buyers guide as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and more.
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Issue 46 August 2005 Issue 46 August 2005
This month we look at how V8 diesel power takes the E420 CDI to new heights of performance, bring you the full story on the new S-Class and kick off a new series with the extravagant, evocative 540K. Also this month we take an inside view of the SLK racer's Nürburgring 24H debut, we explore Mercedes' troubled history at Le Mans and have a wild ride in the Maybach Exelero Coupé. This month we also look at Fulda's latest tyre, bring you a full round up of the star-studded hillclimb event at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, show you how specialist breakers can help you keep your Mercedes running, as well as bring you all your regular favourites and much more.
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Issue 45 July 2005 - Sold Out
Issue 45 July 2005
This month we look at what has changed with the CLK, find out which classic R107 SL V8 is best and bring you an expert's view on keeping your alloys in top condition. Also this month we re-live the legendry Moss-Jenks victory at the Mille Miglia, drive a tuned Brabus SLK 4.0 and show you how the W114/115 and W123 represent great value classics. Also this month our used spotlight looks at the SLK32 AMG, we also investigate whether the ghost of the V-Class has been exorcised in the Viano 3.5 as well as bring you all your regular favourites and much more.
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Issue 44 June 2005 Issue 44 June 2005
This month we go on the road in Mercedes' aspiring hot hatch, drive the new luxurious B-Class and look into the early groundbreaking work that put Mercedes ahead of the field in the diesel market. Also this month we look at the market for the CLS, bring you a 124 Cabrios Buyer's Guide and look forward to the opening of the new ultimate hot E-Class. We also take a trip to Techno Classica, take a look at how the world's biggest Mercedes dealer operates as well as bring you all your regular favourites and much more.
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Issue 43 May 2005 Issue 43 May 2005
This month we bring you a Pagoda Special Issue, with over 20 pages dedicated to the classic SL as Mercedes Enthusiast looks at both the reality & romance of W113 ownership, restoration and driving, backed up with first hand stories from Pagoda owners across the world. Also this month we re-visit the S320 CDI, we spice up the latest SLK200 with Kleemann's K-Box upgrade and bring you an essential guide to the developments across the Mercedes range. This month we also see how technology from the 50-year-old 300SLR is used today, we drive the 1934 170 and see how Mercedes is working towards a future free of fossil fuels as well as bring you all your regular favourites and much more.
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Issue 42 April 2005 Issue 42 April 2005
This month we drive the C350, the A180 CDI and we bring you an exclusive full test drive in the new M-Class off-roader. Also this month We drive the luxurious sixties range topper the 300SE, bring you the story behind one man's mission to own one of each E36 AMG and take a look at AMG's ultimate W124 E-Class. We also hang on for dear life in the amazing 604bhp, V12 über-SL, Bring you the story behind the early coachbuilt Mercedes estate cars, show you how now might just be the right time to look at the ML55 AMG as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and much more.
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Issue 41 March 2005 Issue 41 March 2005
This month we try the E220 CDI Estate to see if the four-cylinder diesel is up to the job, we have an exclusive first drive in the amazing new C320 CDI and transform 190SL eBay buy into a tough rally beast. Also this month we show you how the A210 Evolution makes a great buy, follow the fortunes of a Ponton owner on the Carrera Panamericana and see how to find old-school spirit at bargain prices with the 190. Also this month we pay a visit to coachbuilders and long-time Mercedes partners Binz, tell the story of how Daimler and Benz merged to form Mercedes-Benz as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and much more.
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Issue 40 February 2005 - Sold Out
Issue 40 February 2005
This month we see why the new E350 is potentially the best petrol-powered E-Class, drive the CLK55 AMG Cabriolet and turn back the clock with the beautiful 170S cabriolet. Also this month we drive 350 miles in the new SLK, tell a twisting tale of one enthusiast's devotion to his W123 230E and check out the original and revised Sports Coupes. This month we also tour around the amazing SLR assembly line, see how attention to detail makes the Brabus CLS 6.1S a very desirable car as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 39 January 2005 - Sold Out
Issue 39 January 2005
This month we hold on tight in the amazing 604bhp S65 AMG, compare the 300SEL 6.3 and 450SEL 6.9 and show you how a 320CE satisfied a lifetime ambition for one enthusiast. Also this month we drive the CLS55 AMG, report on the 560SEC and S600 flagship coupés and show you why the W210 Estate is one of the best used Mercedes you can buy. This month we examines Stirling Moss' career with the three pointed star, report on the second-generation Brabus EV12 as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 38 December 2004 Issue 38 December 2004
This month we drive a blistering SLK55 AMG, we show you why buying your Mercedes cabrio in winter can save money and see how the AMG W202 C-Classes now make an affordable used purchase. Also this month we drive a rare and very beautiful 220SE Ponton cabriolet, find out why a £100 W123 is just the job for an epic drive to Africa and show you why the SL55 is still the most desirable new Merc. We also look back at the only time the great firms met on track, drive the amazing limited edition CLK DTM as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 37 November 2004 Issue 37 November 2004
This month we drive a freshened-up CLK320 coupé, show you why the new CLS coupé is the most significant new Merc in years and drive the Colorado Grand. Also this month we look at buy the V8-powered W124 500E, drive in a rare 220 saloon and show you why the big thirties Kompressors deserve their reputation. We also look at why the movie bad guys always drive Mercs show you how the A-Class has changed Mercedes as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 36 October 2004 - Sold Out
Issue 36 October 2004
This month we're bringing you a performance special, with reports on some of the best tuned Mercedes around, including the CL65, C55 Estate and CLK55 from AMG, the Brabus Maybach, the Lorinser SEC, the C55 S8 from Kleeman and the MKB SL55. Also this month we drive the awesome Mercedes-powered Lotec Sirius, we drive 1,000 mile in a 300SL Gullwing, we look at '30s mountain races, drive a pristine 190C Fintail as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 35 September 2004 Issue 35 September 2004
This month we're on the road in the all new and improved A-class range, we take an exclusive first look at the CLS and have a drive in a pristine example of a sixties rally legend. Also this month we bring you a comprehensive lowdown on the W202 C-Class, bring you an interview with Paul Bracq and drive across Europe to the Brabus HQ in a Brabus smart. We also drive a Carlsson tuned CLK, find two ways of buying used Mercs as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and much much more...
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Issue 34 August 2004 Issue 34 August 2004
This month we are celebrating the G-Wagen's 25th birthday in style, we show you why now is the time to buy an SEC and bring you the fascinating story of a two-owner 230 Cabriolet B from 1938. Also this month the incredible new SL600 meets its R129 SL600 predecessor, show you why the innovative 1931 170 set the mould for generations of Mercedes and show you why putting a 300SEL 6.3 engine into a W111 coupe brings explosive results. We also review Road Angel's new gadgets as well as bring you all your regular favourites and much much more...
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Issue 33 July 2004 Issue 33 July 2004
This month we look at how the six-cylinder Pontons brought glamour to the range, drive the hardcore 190E 2.5-16 Evo 1 and assault the 200mph barrier on Continental's new high-speed tyres. Also this month we show you why the W124 estate offers great value, practicality and status, why 7G-Tronic is the latest in a line of great Mercedes gearboxes and look at the forty-year career of Mercedes stylist Bruno Sacco. We also choose the right Mercedes for the meagre sum of £1,000, show you Brabus and Carlsson tuned SLK's as well as bring you all your regular favourites.
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Issue 32 June 2004 Issue 32 June 2004
This month we explore the legacy of the 300SL Gullwing and Roadster, reveal real-world ECU tweaks for Mercedes diesel engines and drive the W123 saloon, coupé and estates. We also drive the E500 with 7G-Tronic, we compare the new SLK350 with its SL350 equivalent and profile Max Hoffman. Also this month we show you why the W220 S-Class is now a first-class used-buy, find out why there's more to the CLK-GTR than 'that crash' as well as bring you all your regular favourites.
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Issue 31 May 2004 Issue 31 May 2004
This month we bring you the 20 most desirable Mercedes, drive the all-new 268bhp V6 SLK350 and compare the new four-cylinder SLK with its outgoing equivalent. We also look at entry-level S-Class models, consider if the W116 S-Class is worth buying as a cheap classic and also drive the CLK230 K cabriolet. Also this month we profile Juan-Manuel Fangio, look at the Airscarf, tour Hatch & Sons as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 30 April 2004 Issue 30 April 2004
This month we bring you 35 pages devoted to the Mercedes convertible, get behind the wheel of AMG's brand new V8 C-Class and look at why the 280SE is an underated gem. Also this month we drive the four-cylinder C320 K, we head to the states to compare two bruising V8-powered W124 saloons and let Stu Hammel explain his love of big V8 Mercs. We also look at parts reconditioning, drive 1000 miles in an awesome AMG estate profile Richard Seaman, the English star of the Silver Arrows team as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 29 March 2004 Issue 29 March 2004
This month we bring you a comprehensive M-Class buyer's guide, we drive Kleemann's latest CLK supercoupé and also look at the rare and distinguished classic that is the 300S coupé. We also see how good supercharged entry-level C- and E-Class saloons are, try to match the popular ML270CDI with it's G-Wagen equivalent and look at the rare W210 E36 AMG. Also this month we look at the men and machines behind Mercedes' sporting success in the '30s and '50s, drive a brilliantly restored 300SEL 6.3, first owned by Prince Rainier of Monaco as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 28 February 2004 Issue 28 February 2004
This month we line up three desirable used coupés available to you for under ten grand, give a back-to-back comparison new E240 saloon and its W210 predecessor and have a blast in the glamorous but affordable 190SL. Also this month we look at the 500K and 540K pre-war classics, bring you a Grand 600 buyers guide, drive a 540bhp Brabus tuned CLK super coupé and go behind the scenes at Belgian limousine specialist, Carat Duchatelet. We also look at the pre-war racing dominance of the W163 and 165, look at the muscular 560SL as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 27 January 2004 Issue 27 January 2004
This month we bring you an exclusive preview of the next SLK and other new Mercedes-Benz models, report on the new McLaren/Mercedes 620bhp SLR supercar and go back to school with the AMG driving Experience. Also this month we tell the story of the rotary-engined C111, drive the classic 300d Cabriolet and bring you a buyer's guide to the huge 91-99 S-Class models. We also drive the E36 AMG, profile Peter Steenbuck and bring you much more.
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Issue 26 December 2003 - Sold Out
Issue 26 December 2003
This month we travel to Germany to drive a 220Seb, trace the evolution of the S-Class and recall Mercedes' successes on the super-fast Berlin circuit. We also look at a Kleeman tuned SL, look at New Generation cars as used buys, cross continents in the CLK500 and get to grips with Carlsson 5-litre conversion of a 190E. We also drive in the Colorado Grand, look at suspension bushes and bring you much more.
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Issue 25 November 2003 Issue 25 November 2003
This month we bring you a class-by-class assessment of the Mercedes range, go behind the scenes at the Goodwood revival festival with Jack Brabham in the 300SE and bring you a guide to the million-selling A-Class. We also examine the career of racing ace Hermann Lang, tell the story of two W116s rescued from the crusher, look at Mercedes first set into the estate market with the classic Universal as well as bringing you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 24 October 2003 Issue 24 October 2003
This month we drive the powerful and elegant AMG CL65, bring you a buyers guide to the classic 190 saloons and meet American M100 guru Karl Middlehauve. We also look at the C112 prototype, consider the evolution of the middle-ranking Merc and drive the top 107 series coupé. We also look at engine oils, report on towing, drive the glorious 500 SEC AMG wide body as well as bringing you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 23 September 2003 Issue 23 September 2003
This month we bring you a special feature outlining what we feel are the ten most significant models in Mercedes post-war history, drive a remarkable 1904 Mercedes and bring you a comprehensive buyer guide to the popular Fintail saloons of the sixties. We also drive a smart to the Alps, report on the M100s at Lode Star Fest 2003 and look at the W124 coupé as a used buy. Also this month we pay a visit to Danish tuner Kleemann and bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 22 August 2003 - Sold Out
Issue 22 August 2003
This month we have back-to-back drives of the classic 230SL Pagoda and the ever-popular R107 300SL, drive the original fifties roadster and the devastating Brabus S V12. We also look at the popular SL models as investments, the unique styling of the R129 Strosek SL500 and drive the W124 Cabrio. Also this month we drive a Pagani Zonda C12 S, bring you and in-depth guide to buying the ground breaking SLK range, profile M-B's high-profile speed record attempts of the 1930s and bring you all your regular favourites.
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Issue 21 July 2003 - Sold Out
Issue 21 July 2003
This month we bring you an in-depth buyers guide to the elegant W126 S-Class, examine the best Mercedes bargains that £5,000 can buy and go flat out in the latest machinery at the Hockenheim AMG Experience. We also look at a rare 300Sc Cabriolet, the colossal C140 coupé as a great value used purchase, we trace the story behind Mercedes' victory in the 1914 French GP with LJK Setright and bring you all your regular favourites.
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Issue 20 June 2003 Issue 20 June 2003
This month we drive the 3.7-litre six M-Class, track test the 190E Evo I and II models and unearth some big car bargains in our search for a budget W126 saloon. We also lift the lids two classic four-seater cabrios from the sixties, asses the original CLK and drive the new CLK Cabrio. Also this month we profile Alfred Neubauer, unleash the multi-talented G-Wagen and bring you all your regular favourites.
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Issue 19 May 2003 Issue 19 May 2003
This month we compare the latest E320 CDI estate with its petrol engined counterpart, stray from the beaten track on an ML Experience course and look at the classic 170 model which was crucial in post-war resurgence. We also drive the CLK Cabrio, provide you with a complete guide to buying the popular W210 E-Class and trace the Mercedes work of Ferdinand Porsche. Also we drive the Brabus SLK 6.5 roadster, the new CLK coupé and its five-litre V8 as well as bring you all your regular favourites.
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Issue 18 April 2003 - Sold Out
Issue 18 April 2003
This month has a 34 page C-Class special feature, layng bare both generations of this classy executive, we also drive smart's new rear-engined sportscars and Carlsson's stunning SL500. We also look at the classic 300SEL, test Michelin's newly launched Pilot Sport type and explore the links between Mercedes' aero and car engines. We also show you how the thrilling E55 AMG can be a great used buy, profile the life of the great Manfred von Brauchitsch as well as bring you all your regular favourites.
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Issue 17 March 2003 - Sold Out
Issue 17 March 2003
We drive the new V6-engined SL350, white-hot versions of the new SL55 and SLK roadsters and the new 500bhp S55 AMG. We also take an in-depth look at on board entertainment on board Braybrooks' ML55 AMG, drive a standard A140 over tough terrain, and look at the raft of impressive model developments in the smart range. We also look at buying a sound 300CE, test six highly desirable Merc convertibles that fall within a £15,000 budget and drive the massive capacity 116-series 450SEL 6.9. All this plus all your regular favourites.
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Issue 16 February 2003 - Sold Out
Issue 16 February 2003
This month we look at the improvements in the new S-Class, how used SEC's have become temptingly affordable and review the CLK240 head to head with its predecessor, the CLK230 Kompressor. We report on how 280CE's could be the next big thing, cross Mexico in a cavalcade of classics and look at the E-Class in the Car of the Year awards. Also this month we drive a new smart-Brabus, meet the people behind Carlsson tuning, visit the Mercedes-Benz classic centre as well as bring you all your regular favourites.
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Issue 15 January 2003 - Sold Out
Issue 15 January 2003
This month we look at the R129 as an outstanding used proposition, get lost in luxury inside the incredible Maybach brand and drive a pristine W116 with only 10,000 miles on the clock. We also get amongst a fine collection of classic Mercs, drive an awesome Brabus SL6.9 and meet Alex Dearborn. Also this month we look at the ever-popular W124 range, take first drives on the S320 CDI and CL55 AMG as well as bring you all your regular favourites.
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Issue 14 December 2002 Issue 14 December 2002
This month we drive Mercedes' rampant E55 supercar, drive the C30 CDi (Mercedes' first performance diesel) and look at the classic 300SL Gullwing. We also bring you an in-depth buyers guide to the G-Wagen, compare the SLK with the Pagoda SL and profile Rudolf Unlenhaut. We also join the huge Classic Days rally in Luxembourg, profile the W140 S600 as well as bring you all your regular favourites.
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Issue 13 November 2002 Issue 13 November 2002
This month we review the big CL600 Coupé, Drive the 150mph Brabus C270 CDI D4S and reassess the tech-laden SL500 a year after its launch. Also, follow us as we try to drive from Land's End to John O'Groats by S-Class on a single tank of diesel, see if Germany is the best hunting ground for bargain Mercs and relive the virtues of the Pagoda SL. We also bring you a guide to buying a sought after 1990's AMG-tuned S-Class, show you how to avoid getting caught by mileage tampering well as bringing you all the regular favourites.
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Issue 12 October 2002 - Sold Out
Issue 12 October 2002
This month we take a look at Mercedes' current two door flagship the CL, go behind the wheel of a twin-turbocharged S600 and drive a classic 500SEC. We also take a look at modern classic diesels in the US, get attached to a beautiful 280SE 3.5 Coupé and look back at Mercedes' rallying history. We also showcase the W124 coupé report on the MSC Adenau rally, help you with MOT preparation as well as bring you all the regular favourites.
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Issue 11 September 2002 - Sold Out
Issue 11 September 2002
This month we take a look at the ubiquitous R107 SL, the C270 CDI and an immaculate W123 Coupé. We drive the first Kleemann CLK to hit the country and a storming Kleemann SL50 K roadster. We also look at classic car insurance, the great W196 F1 car, go to the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the US unveiling of the Mayback. Plus we look at the catalytic converter, update you on our running reports and lots more.
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Issue 10 August 2002 - Sold Out
Issue 10 August 2002
This month we take a look at the gorgeous SLK320, the new E240 and MBK's ferocious C38 K Estate. We review 190E 16-valve models and line up the best Benzes that fall within a £10K budget. We also drive the grand classic 1930s Maybach DS8 Zeppelin and delve into the history books and see why the Mercedes name was given to a car 101 years ago. Plus we go parts sourcing in Europe, look at servicing, interview John Haynes and more.
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Issue 9 July 2002 - Sold Out
Issue 9 July 2002
This month we take a look at a mighty Brabus 530bhp SL55K8, consider the options in buying an ever popular Pagoda, review the ML270 CDI and take a look at a Splendid 200 Fintail classic. We also go racing at Donington with the DTM series, go touring in New Zealand, profile the famous Mercedes driver Rudolf Caracciola and join the star-studded cars and drivers and the classic Mille Miglia.
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Issue 8 June 2002 - Sold Out
Issue 8 June 2002
This month includes a free 32 page supplement on the legendary SL! We also look at the new SLK coupé, a beautiful 300 cabriolet and the new C32 estate. We review the recent Techno Classica in Essen, talk to classic saloon owners and also profile specialist, Belgium-based luggage makers, H+L. Plus we also bring you all your regular favourites.
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Issue 7 May 2002 - Sold Out
Issue 7 May 2002
This month we take a good look at the S400 and S320 CDIs, we track down Mercs owned by the rich and famous and look at an exceptional 190SL. We also look at Mercedes taxis in Germany, gaze at Willy Koenig's striking Mercedes conversions and also bring you all your regular favourites.
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Issue 6 April 2002 - Sold Out
Issue 6 April 2002
This month we take a look at the dynamic new E-Class, including the E500 V8 version, ride in the glorious 300SEL 6.3 and see what happens when you put a modern V8 into a classic 280SE. We also guide you through buying a W124 500E, drive a RennTech tunned SL and also bring you all your regular favourites.
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Issue 5 March 2002 - Sold Out
Issue 5 March 2002
This month we take a look at the cheeky SMART town car, a classic 300SL Gullwing, the CLK Coupé and cabriolet, the elegant 450SEL and the W123 Coupé. We also look at Stirling Moss' Mille Miglia-winning 300SLR and bring you a look into some of the most punishing Mercedes powered supercars of the past decade.
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Issue 4 February 2002 - Sold Out
Issue 4 February 2002
This month we look at the sensational new SL55 AMG and the W202 series C-Class. We trace the development of Carlsson's RM32 RS, look at Alan Eisners's DTM-derived 190E Evo 2 and a beautifully restored 220S Coupé. We also peak behind the scenes at the incredible restoration facilities at Kienle Automobiltecknik and ponder over manual transmission gremlins.
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Issue 3 January 2002 - Sold Out
Issue 3 January 2002
This month we look at the dynamic new C-Coupé range, the classic 450SLC and the extreme Brabus CV8 Sport Coupé. We also try to choose between a V8-engined W126 and a 300SE, go behind the scenes at Brabus, make a round trip to Stuttgart and look into new company car tax implications.
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Issue 2 December 2001 - Sold Out
Issue 2 December 2001
This month we look at the versatile Vaneo mini-MPV, the mighty 600 saloon the legendary G-Wagen and the SLK roadster. We also look at the latest in-car audio/visual systems and introduce modern technology to the popular SL roadster.
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Issue 1 November 2001 - Sold Out
Issue 1 November 2001
Our first issue contains reports on Mercedes' sensational new SL500, a gloriously restored 300SE, a beautiful 220SEb coupé and the new Mercedes office runabout. We also speak to the tuning experts at AMG, interview Peter Drumbreck, driver for Mercedes in the German Touring Car Championship and look at Andy Warhol's newly commissioned Mercedes themed paintings.
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