The 1954–1957 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing was a trailblazing automobile that combined cutting-edge engineering (spaceframe chassis, fuel-injected high-output engine) with a striking design (the legendary gullwing doors). Its performance was unrivaled in its time, and it paved the way for future sports cars in terms of …
Convertible, stylish, and a screaming V8 under the hood with a price tag that barely cracks five figures make the SLK55 AMG a killer deal. Who doesn’t want a little two-seat sports car action in their life? Whether you’ve got a work commute that doesn’t …
If you’re looking for an affordable sports car, you can choose a second-generation Mercedes SLK R171 with a V6 engine or a third-generation SLK R172 with a 4-cylinder engine. Mercedes SLK R 170 The Mercedes SLK debuted in 1996 as a rival to the Porsche …
Although we consider Group B the golden age of rallying, the era that preceded it was pretty good, too. This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 is a testament to that time’s spirit of experimentation. As one of the four cars fielded by the automaker for …
Owning a Mercedes SLK can feel like a dream with its sleek design and powerful performance. However, over time there are certain issues that can appear. if you’e thinking of becoming the proud owner it’s essential to be aware of some common faults that could affect …
If you are looking for an iconic Mercedes-Benz classic model that will be a comfortable cruiser for your weekend adventures, without being a limousine, there are options. One of those options is the single-series model that has the second-longest production running by the automaker, as it …
With the renewed interest in rally-style restomods and retro-models, it can be hard to tell what was really a rally car and what has just been modified as fantasy fulfillment. This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC 5.0 “Rallyewagen,” though, is the real deal. Built by Mercedes …
Mercedes-Benz has racing in its DNA, and this can be seen if you glance at what the company is doing today, but also when looking at what it was doing many years ago. In the late 1970s, Mercedes-Benz had already raced its Red Pig for years, …
