Classic Car News and Drives

CLASSIC DRIVE: Mercedes-Benz 190SL

by Hannes Oosthuizen
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...
Posted in 190SL, Mercedes, Mercedes 190SL, Mercedes-Benz

CLASSIC DRIVE: Mercedes' classic V8 super-sedans

by Hannes Oosthuizen
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...
Posted in classic mercedes, Mercedes, mercedes 450SEL, Mercedes W108, Mercedes W116, Mercedes-benz

DRIVING THE CLASSIFIEDS: 1994 Mercedes-Benz (W140) S500

by Hannes Oosthuizen
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...
Posted in Mercedes, Mercedes S500, Mercedes-Benz, W140

COLLECTION: Mercedes-Benz obsession on display

by Hannes Oosthuizen
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...
Posted in Brendan Moran, classic car, mercedes, mercedes-benz, mercedes-benz collection

CLASSIC DRIVE: Mercedes-Benz W123 280E racer

by Hannes Oosthuizen
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...
Posted in Mercedes, Mercedes 280E, Mercedes W123, Mercedes-Benz

CLASSIC DRIVE: Mercedes-Benz 220S "Ponton"

by Hannes Oosthuizen
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...
Posted in Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, Ponton

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 250 CE

by Hannes Oosthuizen
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...
Posted in Mercedes, Mercedes 250 CE, Mercedes-Benz

Stunning Southern Cape Mercedes Collection

by Hannes Oosthuizen
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 ...
Posted in classic mercedes, classic mercedes-benz, Mercedes, Mercedes collection, mercedes-benz

André Fourie's eye-popping Mercedes-Benz collection

by Hannes Oosthuizen
André Fourie's eye-popping Mercedes-Benz collection
André Fourie's 17-strong Mercedes-Benz collection is there to be driven, not hidden away  Pristine, neat and utterly professional – those are the ...
Posted in big car collections, classic mercedes, classic mercedes-benz, Mercedes

Buyer's Guide - Mercedes-Benz (W203) C55 AMG

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Buyer's Guide - Mercedes-Benz (W203) C55 AMG
So you’ve got money that's burning a hole in your pocket and you're keen on buying a sporty modern-classic. Indulging your youthful spirit is all ...
Posted in buying advice, Mercedes

Mercedes-Benz 300S & 300Sc: The Art of Exclusivity

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Mercedes-Benz 300S & 300Sc: The Art of Exclusivity
Representing early and later versions of Mercedes’ glorious 300 range, this 300S Roadster and 300Sc Coupé have each undergone a five-year restorat...
Posted in classic mercedes, classic mercedes-benz, Mercedes, Mercedes 300S