Classic Car News and Drives
CLASSIC DRIVE: Mercedes-Benz W123 280E racer
A W123-generation Mercedes-Benz might not seem like a born racer, but this 280E and its hands-on owner were keen to prove otherwise.
Words: Wilhel...
CLASSIC DRIVE: Mercedes-Benz 220S "Ponton"
This wonderfully original 220S is a good reminder that some cars are just better than others.
Words: Wilhelm LutjeharmsImages: Danie Nel
World War...
INTERVIEW: Frank Knothe on 40 years developing the Mercedes SL
The new Mercedes-Benz SL has just been unveiled and recently we looked back at the R107 SL range celebrating its 50th anniversary. We chatted to o...
OWNER'S TIPS & ADVICE: Mercedes-Benz 250 CE
When it comes to collecting cars with the iconic three-pointed star on the bonnet, you have quite the back catalogue to pick from. This is a brand...
CLASSIC DRIVE: Mercedes-Benz R107 SL & R231 SL
Separated by over 30 years, can the R107 500SL’s genteel character hold a candle to the modern (classic?) R231 SL500’s thumping brawn?
Words: Wilh...
Stunning Southern Cape Mercedes Collection
In a few garages in the Southern Cape we uncover a very impressive Mercedes-Benz collection… and a collector with a problem.
This collector has a ...
CLASSIC DRIVE: 1950 Mercedes-Benz 170S
The gentle pace and easy elegance of this 170S make it the perfect classic from which to enjoy the view on a scenic South African drive.
In today’...
Owner's tips & advice: Mercedes-Benz 280 SL "Pagoda"
In this new series we chat with local classic car owners about the cars they own, and to share their experiences and advice on the machines they c...
Celebrating 90 years of the W07 "Grand Mercedes"
With the Mercedes-Benz 770 “Grand Mercedes”, launched 90 years ago in 1930, the brand set a standard for all its ultimate luxury cars to follow.
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Mercedes-Benz's S124 celebrates 35 years
A very desirable modern classic these days, the iconic Estate version (T-Modell in German) of the 124 Series Mercedes-Benz made its debut at the F...
Meeting Dolly - The Story of an unplanned classic car ownership experience
Eight years ago, one Tuesday, an unsuspecting mother and daughter set out for what would turn out to be the beginning of a journey to purchase a c...
25 Years of the "unloved" E-Class... but we want an E 50 AMG!
Launched in 1995, the W210 generation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class horrified brand traditionalists, but that did not stop it from becoming the be...