MARKET TRENDS: MERCEDES SALOONS
Matt Bell on 14th May 2020
Mercedes saloons provide comfort, refinement and luxury, but generous helpings of power turn them into supercar worriers.
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MERCEDES W123 – BEST MERCEDES EVER?
Matt Bell on 17th March 2020
Classic Mercedes' have a reputation for being reliable. Joe Miller explains why the legendary Mercedes W123, the car that started it all, is a classic worth owning today.
MODERN CLASSIC ROADSTERS
Matt Bell on 4th November 2019
Take a chance today on some of these up-and-coming modern classic roadsters while you still can. We take a look at some bargain buys this winter.
CLASSIC CAR RALLY UNDERWAY
Matt Bell on 17th October 2019
Currently underway is the Carrera Iberia event run by Rally the Globe. This represents the debut classic car rally event for the new club, one which was established by regular historic rally competitors.
MERCEDES 190E 2.6 VS BMW E30 325i
Matt Bell on 8th October 2019
When BMW unveiled the second generation of its successful 3-Series, Merc felt it was time it was allowed to join the party. Does the six-pot Mercedes 190E still stack up against the yuppies’ favourite, the 325i?
E-TYPE OR NOT YOUR TYPE?
Matt Bell on 23rd September 2019
The E-Type may have been a huge success for Jaguar, but when this iconic sports car was in its first flush of youth there were several alternatives to consider. We look at a selection of the E-Type’s major competitors then and now.
HOMOLOGATION SPECIALS
Matt Bell on 12th September 2019
We know the drill. Manufacturer builds race car, FIA governing body says that’s not a production car so the manufacturer goes, OK, here are X amount of cars to meet the demand. We take a look at some of the best.
MERCEDES SLK R170 BUYER’S GUIDE
Matt Bell on 9th September 2019
The Mercedes SLK R170 was its answer to the MX-5 and Z3; it was an altogether more upmarket affair with a neat folding hardtop that makes it a modern classic today.
PRACTICAL OPEN-TOP CLASSICS
Matt Bell on 3rd September 2019
So, you want a practical open top classic? From BMW and Land Rover to Saab, we pick out some of the best open-top classics for all budgets.
CARS INFLUENCED BY PORSCHE
Matt Bell on 20th August 2019
We know about the cars that have “handling by Lotus” but what about the cars that have been influenced by Porsche? We investigate.
MARKET TRENDS – INFLUENCED BY PORSCHE
Matt Bell on 14th August 2019
In this Market Trends we look at three cars that were influenced by Porsche; the Audi RS2, Mercedes 500E and Seat Ibiza...
MORRIS LESLIE AUGUST SALE PREVIEW
Matt Bell on 13th August 2019
The Morris Leslie August Sale will take place on the 17th, and with over 80 cars set to cross the blocks, it promises to be one to watch.
HISTORICS JULY SALE REVIEW
Matt Bell on 29th July 2019
Historics enjoyed yet another successful sale at the Brooklands Motor Museum this July 13 as the majority of its lots found new homes.
FORD FOCUS: THE CLASS OF 1999
Matt Bell on 18th July 2019
Looking back 20 years to the time when the newly launched Focus put in a record showing at the European Car of The Year competition.