Classic Car News and Drives

CLASSIC DRIVE: Long-Legged Mercedes-Benz 280SL "Pagoda"

by Hannes Oosthuizen
CLASSIC DRIVE: Long-Legged Mercedes-Benz 280SL "Pagoda"
We track done a very neat Mercedes-Benz 280SL that has been meticulously maintained its entire life, and which has a trick up its sleeve... Words:...
Posted in mercedes, mercedes 280sl, mercedes sl, mercedes-benz, pagoda

CLASSIC DRIVE: Pagoda vs Mechatronik Pagoda

by Hannes Oosthuizen
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...
Posted in 120 years of Opel, Mercedes, Mercedes SL, Mercedes W113, mercedes-benz, Pagoda

INTERVIEW: Frank Knothe on 40 years developing the Mercedes SL

by Hannes Oosthuizen
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...
Posted in Frank Knothe, Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, Pagoda, R107, SL

Owner's tips & advice: Mercedes-Benz 280 SL "Pagoda"

by Hannes Oosthuizen
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...
Posted in Mercedes SL, Mercedes-Benz, Pagoda

Mercedes-Benz reveals stunning 2020 calendar

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Mercedes-Benz reveals stunning 2020 calendar
Mercedes-Benz has released teaser images of what appears to be a stunning 2020 Classic calendar, dubbed "One Year of Classic Dream Cars", featurin...
Posted in 190E Evo, 2020 calendar, automobilia, benz, car calendar, mercedes, mercedes automobilia, mercedes calendar, mercedes-benz, pagoda