Mercedes Benz Suspension Tuning, A Quick History
All suspension systems are a compromise in the quest for good handling and a pleasant ride. Early 1950s Mercedes 300 […]
Mercedes-Benz Banker’s Hot Rods Through History – 300SEL 6.3, 450SEL 6.9 into the Present – Those All Purpose Sedans
What do proper Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts do when two seats are not enough? M-B Engineer Erik Waxenberger’s answer started it all […]
The Collectible Mercedes Mileage Conundrum: How Important is Low Mileage in a Collector Car?
1973 Mercedes-Benz 280C, just a driver at 146,000+ miles. While crunching price trends numbers for the SL MARKET LETTER other information crops […]
Daring Mercedes Benz 300SL Racing Video from the Arosa Classic Car Hill Climb in Switzerland 2012 – Olson Comments
An SL Market Letter Subscriber brought this YouTube video to our attention today. This will help show how ahead of […]
Mercedes-Benz 500E and E500 the Cream of the W124 Crop, a Proven Formula – by Gerry Van Zandt
As impressive as the 190 E 2.3-16 series was in the 1980s (and still is, embarrassing newer cars regularly in […]
The Mercedes Universal Wagon and other Classic Mercedes Benz Station Wagons of the 1960s
Among the lesser known and certainly rarer M-B models are the “coach-built” versions; limousine, ambulance, pick-up, hearse, and the highly […]
Mercedes Benz SL600 Review – Grand Touring in the 12 Cylinder R129 SL
Given a new SL600 to test drive for two weeks, we thought (for 1/2 a second) about declining on the […]
Six Cylinder Engines from Mercedes Benz Through the years – In Praise of Sixes
Many Americans are not aware that six cylinder engines have been available most of the last 50 years in all […]
Mercedes Benz 300SL Suspension Tuning for the Road and Vintage Racing
John Olson and Co Pilot in VIN 198.042-95002389 of 1959 racing the Carrera Panamericana in 1997. Some of you know […]
Monterey Collector Car Auction Index Revisited: Expectations vs. Results at Gooding & Co. and RM Auctions
The appeal of prominent auctions is their reputation for quality cars (for buyers) and retail bidders (for sellers). Beyond the […]
Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster – A Home Run! SLK Model and Feature Changes Through the Years
This is the SLK’s tenth Anniversary. The SLK was announced to the USA market on Sept. 7, 1997 as a […]
Customer One: MBUSA Sets Out Comprehensive Customer Service Initiative Hoping to Rise to the Top of J.D. Power & Associates CSI Rankings.
Gottlieb Diamler was once quoted as saying ‘The Best or Nothing’ was what he expected from his people, products and […]