Matt Bell on 29th May 2019
A Mercedes-Benz once owed and driven by a motor racing legend is to put under the hammer by H&H Auction at its Duxford auction on June 19. The 500 SL was ordered new by Sir Stirling Moss OBE, and will be sold with no reserve some 30 years later.
Matt Bell on 1st April 2019
There’s never been a better time to buy a classic Mercedes-Benz convertible, and with the 30th anniversary of the R129 SL, many might. We say why you should – and show you the alternatives.
Matt Bell on 14th March 2019
With Mercedes-Benz and Porsche as residents, Stuttgart in Germany already has fine credentials as a city for petrolheads. But from March 7-10, things were ramped up considerably as 90,000 visitors made their way to Messe Stuttgart exhibition centre for the 19th annual Retro Classics event.
Matt Bell on 20th February 2019
In this Market Trends we take a look at four Autobahn stormers; the Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9, BMW 8-Series, Audi RS6 and Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG...
Matt Bell on 17th January 2019
Want to impress the neighbours for less than the price of a bottom-spec Dacia Sandero? Here are some of the motors that once topped £50k but can now be had for the sum of £5k.
Matt Bell on 10th January 2019
The SLK is often mentioned in the same breath as the Mazda MX-5 but in reality although the Mazda had kick-started a renewed appreciation of two-seat open-topped cars, the Mercedes was in a class above.
Matt Bell on 30th November 2018
We revisit some unlikely records which were broken by car makers in their quest for publicity.
Matt Bell on 29th November 2018
Fans of The Beatles have another opportunity to buy a car once owned by a member of the Fab Four, with a 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL AMG bought new by George Harrison set to be offered by Anglia Car Auctions at its January classic car sale in King’s Lynn.
Matt Bell on 28th November 2018
More grand tourer than sports car, these two heavyweights were the pinnacle of the breed in the 1990s. We consider which is the better buy today...
Matt Bell on 31st October 2018
A total of 16 finalists will battle it out in the Meguiar's Club Showcase at the Classic Motor Show from November 9-11, with a great variety of classics set to be on display.
Glenn Rowswell on 17th October 2018
Classics World’s Sam Skelton test drives and reviews the 1965 Mercedes-Benz 190...
Glenn Rowswell on 1st October 2018
The Pagoda was born from a project to improve the 190Sl, and developed into a whole new project as it became apparent the 190 would be long in the tooth before its update was released. Popular then...
Glenn Rowswell on 25th September 2018
Classics World’s Sam Skelton test drives and reviews the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 400SE…
Glenn Rowswell on 5th September 2018
Classics World’s Sam Skelton test drives and reviews the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500E…