Classic Car News and Drives
We visit The Old Merc Guy
In the Eastern Cape, one man makes it his aim to supply Mercedes-Benz parts to enthusiasts from across the globe. We visit "The Old Merc Guy".
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RETRO COMPARISON: Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 vs Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG (W212)
The 300SEL 6.3 from 1967 was seen by many as Mercedes-Benz’s first true performance saloon – we head to the Elgin Valley and see how the classic h...
Mercedes-Benz R107 vs C107: Classic Comparison
With perfectly formed roads sweeping high up from George and offering much to the keen driver, Mercedes’ 107-series coupé and roadster make ideal...
CLASSIC DRIVE: Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
It is not only a Mercedes-Benz icon from the twentieth century, but a symbol of automotive design and engineering excellence. We drive a gorgeousl...
COLLECTION: Bonnievale Benzes
Situated in a beautiful valley only two-and-a-half hour drive from Cape Town is one of the lesser-visited wine regions of South Africa, namely Bon...
CONTINENTAL ICONS PART IV: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
It is without a doubt one of the most impressive sports cars Mercedes-Benz has given us in the 21st century. In our final episode on iconic cars o...
CLASSIC DRIVE: Pagoda vs Mechatronik Pagoda
We go for a cruise in two stunning Pagodas, both which left the factory in 1969. However, one of them is rather different today compared with what...
Classic Drive: Mercedes-Benz 600 (W100) "Grosser"
The 600 Grosser has an umbilical attachment to supreme luxury, film stars and state leaders. We sample a perfect example of this luxury limousine ...
CLASSIC DRIVE: Mercedes-Benz 190SL
We go for a drive in one of the most timelessly elegant roadsters of all time, the Mercedes-Benz 190SL.
Words: Wilhelm Lutjeharms
Pictures: Charle...
CLASSIC DRIVE: Mercedes' classic V8 super-sedans
When it comes to performance saloons, Mercedes-Benz has a rich and illustrious history – we drive three V8 powered SELs from one very special col...
DRIVING THE CLASSIFIEDS: 1994 Mercedes-Benz (W140) S500
The W140-generation of Mercedes-Benz's venerable S-Class had a troubled birth and initial market response was lukewarm, but increasingly the "Cath...
COLLECTION: Mercedes-Benz obsession on display
Outside Cape Town in the northern suburbs resides a collector who has a sincere Mercedes-Benz obsession. We pay Brendan Moran a visit.
Words and p...