Tire Heiroglyphics – Cracking the Secret Code of the Sidewall The Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922: Torch in hand, intrepid archaeologist Howard Carter enters King Tut’s tomb and … sees walls covered in indecipherable hieroglyphics. This is pretty…
Buyers GuideOverlooked TreasuresThe W108-W109 250, 280 & 300 Series • 1965-1972 Article RICHARD SIMONDS • Data Tables DANIEL STAHL • Images DAIMLER ARCHIVES Writing in Road & Track magazine, the great automotive journalist Tom McCahill…
Safety FirstCommitment to automotive safety at Mercedes-Benz spans generationsArticle Gary AndersonImages Daimler Archives, Daimler Global Media The developers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles have had a commitment to making the safest possible vehicles…
At the Wheel of HistoryCockpit views of renowned machines from 125 years of Mercedes-Benz motorsportPART II – Postwar RacecarsArticle Graham RobsonImages Daimler Archives 1955 Mercedes-Benz W196R Grand Prix racing car When Mercedes-Benz re-entered…
The Magnificent SevenShowing a small stable of emerging classics from the 1970s and 1980s at the 2019 Legends of the Autobahn Article Gary AndersonImages Rubin Howard,JG FrancisGary AndersonScott Brinkley Old mechanical objects and traditional…
Born to RunAn exclusive guided tour of a rare 1911 Mercedes 37/90 HPthat has inspired both passion and admiration for over a century Article GARY ANDERSON • RICHARD KINGImages DENIS L. TANNEY Upon encountering a gorgeous, impressive piece of…
Your Club: Mike Regennitter, Executive DirectorIt’s more than a car club The generosity of our members and volunteers never ceases to amaze me. Mercedes-Benz Club of America is a club of auto enthusiasts who have a greater purpose. We strive to…
At the Wheel: Gene Jurick, PresidentAt Full Speed Even though we are now entering the September-October period, Mercedes-Benz Club of America activities are still at full speed. Remember, no matter the section you are a member of, you are invited to…
Tech Q&AArticle Richard Simonds Wheels for older cars Q: I’m in the process of shopping for larger wheels for my 1991 420SEL, and would like some guidance with wheel offsets. What are the maximum allowable wheel offsets for a 17x7.5 wheel and an…
Tech How-To: A Remedy for Rust Neutralizing and repairing non-structural tin worm on an older Mercedes-BenzArticle & Images Jay Hill My hunt for a nice, rust-free W115 230 lasted for more than 15 years. It wasn’t an intensive search, but I did…