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Issue 50 December 2005 Issue 50 December 2005
This month we have our first drives in the all-new B-Class, the stunning SLK280 and Kleeman's take on the CLS500, we bring you our first full road test of the European spec R-Class and go back in time with the trendsetting, enduring W123 280TE. Also this month we go behind the wheel of the racetrack-ready 190 Evo II, roadtest the stylish ML500 and show you FAB Design's outrageous interpretation of the SL600. Also this month we bring you the best from AMG's amazing back catalogue, get in the hot seat behind the wheel of a very rare and exclusive AMG C55, look at the SEC place as a future classic as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and more!
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Issue 49 November 2005 Issue 49 November 2005
This month we have our first drives in the CLK220 CDI diesel coupe and the C160 Sports Coupe, we show how high-tech has been taken to a new level in the new S-Class and we race the Gaisberg hillclimb on the Classic Days event. Also this month we show you how to buy a cabriolet without breaking the bank, see new faces, new cars and pay a fond farewell to the outgoing W220 S500 at the Frankfurt Show and see how the 720bhp, Brabus' CLS V12S is headed for the record books. Also this month we get a taste of 60s rallying in a 220SE fantail, compare a diesel and hybrid and go behind the scenes of an incredible Australian Merc collection. We also look at mobile MP3 players, look at our awesome C43 AMG as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and more!
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Issue 48 October 2005 Issue 48 October 2005
Free with this months issue we bring you a 32 page supplement magazine showcasing the worlds best Mercs. Also this month we see how the latest V6 engine and 7G-Tronic spice up the CLK350 cabriolet, go on the road and on track in the awe-inspiring CLK DTM AMG, and sit back and enjoy the view from a long-wheelbase W114. Also this month through the jargon to help you make the most of your warranty money, show you how to get the most metal for your money with £25K AMGs and see how the E320 CDI could be the turning point for Stateside oil burners. We also go back in time and back at Brooklands, go on track with our C43 as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and more!
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Issue 47 September 2005 Issue 47 September 2005
This month we see how the new Sport Edition pack transforms the C180 estate, see how Brabus is pushing smart in the right direction with its fun forfour and get a first glimpse of AMG's newly developed V8. Also this month we take the wheel of Mercedes' fascinating R-Class, bring you our guide to ten of the best and canniest used Mercedes and go behind the scenes at Mercedes' massive new Brooklands development. Also this month we recall Doug Steane's win in the Macau Grand Prix, drive MKB's extreme widebody E-Class bring you a CL buyers guide as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and more.
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Issue 46 August 2005 Issue 46 August 2005
This month we look at how V8 diesel power takes the E420 CDI to new heights of performance, bring you the full story on the new S-Class and kick off a new series with the extravagant, evocative 540K. Also this month we take an inside view of the SLK racer's Nürburgring 24H debut, we explore Mercedes' troubled history at Le Mans and have a wild ride in the Maybach Exelero Coupé. This month we also look at Fulda's latest tyre, bring you a full round up of the star-studded hillclimb event at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, show you how specialist breakers can help you keep your Mercedes running, as well as bring you all your regular favourites and much more.
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Issue 45 July 2005 - Sold Out
Issue 45 July 2005
This month we look at what has changed with the CLK, find out which classic R107 SL V8 is best and bring you an expert's view on keeping your alloys in top condition. Also this month we re-live the legendry Moss-Jenks victory at the Mille Miglia, drive a tuned Brabus SLK 4.0 and show you how the W114/115 and W123 represent great value classics. Also this month our used spotlight looks at the SLK32 AMG, we also investigate whether the ghost of the V-Class has been exorcised in the Viano 3.5 as well as bring you all your regular favourites and much more.
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Issue 44 June 2005 Issue 44 June 2005
This month we go on the road in Mercedes' aspiring hot hatch, drive the new luxurious B-Class and look into the early groundbreaking work that put Mercedes ahead of the field in the diesel market. Also this month we look at the market for the CLS, bring you a 124 Cabrios Buyer's Guide and look forward to the opening of the new ultimate hot E-Class. We also take a trip to Techno Classica, take a look at how the world's biggest Mercedes dealer operates as well as bring you all your regular favourites and much more.
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Issue 43 May 2005 Issue 43 May 2005
This month we bring you a Pagoda Special Issue, with over 20 pages dedicated to the classic SL as Mercedes Enthusiast looks at both the reality & romance of W113 ownership, restoration and driving, backed up with first hand stories from Pagoda owners across the world. Also this month we re-visit the S320 CDI, we spice up the latest SLK200 with Kleemann's K-Box upgrade and bring you an essential guide to the developments across the Mercedes range. This month we also see how technology from the 50-year-old 300SLR is used today, we drive the 1934 170 and see how Mercedes is working towards a future free of fossil fuels as well as bring you all your regular favourites and much more.
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Issue 42 April 2005 Issue 42 April 2005
This month we drive the C350, the A180 CDI and we bring you an exclusive full test drive in the new M-Class off-roader. Also this month We drive the luxurious sixties range topper the 300SE, bring you the story behind one man's mission to own one of each E36 AMG and take a look at AMG's ultimate W124 E-Class. We also hang on for dear life in the amazing 604bhp, V12 über-SL, Bring you the story behind the early coachbuilt Mercedes estate cars, show you how now might just be the right time to look at the ML55 AMG as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and much more.
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Issue 41 March 2005 Issue 41 March 2005
This month we try the E220 CDI Estate to see if the four-cylinder diesel is up to the job, we have an exclusive first drive in the amazing new C320 CDI and transform 190SL eBay buy into a tough rally beast. Also this month we show you how the A210 Evolution makes a great buy, follow the fortunes of a Ponton owner on the Carrera Panamericana and see how to find old-school spirit at bargain prices with the 190. Also this month we pay a visit to coachbuilders and long-time Mercedes partners Binz, tell the story of how Daimler and Benz merged to form Mercedes-Benz as well as bring you all of your regular favourites and much more.
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Issue 40 February 2005 - Sold Out
Issue 40 February 2005
This month we see why the new E350 is potentially the best petrol-powered E-Class, drive the CLK55 AMG Cabriolet and turn back the clock with the beautiful 170S cabriolet. Also this month we drive 350 miles in the new SLK, tell a twisting tale of one enthusiast's devotion to his W123 230E and check out the original and revised Sports Coupes. This month we also tour around the amazing SLR assembly line, see how attention to detail makes the Brabus CLS 6.1S a very desirable car as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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Issue 39 January 2005 - Sold Out
Issue 39 January 2005
This month we hold on tight in the amazing 604bhp S65 AMG, compare the 300SEL 6.3 and 450SEL 6.9 and show you how a 320CE satisfied a lifetime ambition for one enthusiast. Also this month we drive the CLS55 AMG, report on the 560SEC and S600 flagship coupés and show you why the W210 Estate is one of the best used Mercedes you can buy. This month we examines Stirling Moss' career with the three pointed star, report on the second-generation Brabus EV12 as well as bring you all of your regular favourites.
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