classic Mercedes

  • MODERN CLASSIC ROADSTERS

    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

    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

    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?

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.

  • MORRIS LESLIE AUGUST SALE PREVIEW

    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

    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

    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.

  • BICESTER HERITAGE SUPER SCRAMBLE

    BICESTER HERITAGE SUPER SCRAMBLE

    Matt Bell on 4th July 2019

    Bicester Heritage welcomed a sell-out crowd of over 6000 avid car enthusiasts as it hosted its inaugural Super Scramble on June 23.

  • MARKET TRENDS – LUXURY ICONS

    MARKET TRENDS – LUXURY ICONS

    Matt Bell on 3rd July 2019

    In this Market Trends we look at three luxury icons; the Bentley Continental R and T, Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and Mercedes W100…