On this very day, 29 January, 140 years ago the story of the modern motor car began. Karl Benz filed a patent for his Motorwagen in 1886, forever changing the world. Benz’s patent, followed by Gottlieb Daimler’s motorised carriage, or Motorkutsche, set the wheels in motion for one of the most significant inventions of humankind, […]
Mercedes-AMG has a great legacy of producing wild coupes. Cars such as the CLK Black Series and SLS have been objects of desires since they debuted. Now another model will be added to that list in the shape of a CLE-based Mythos Edition that is currently undergoing testing in Sweden. Mercedes released the images you […]
People are prepared to spend inordinate sums of money for some classic cars. That seems to be the case with this Ford Escort RS1800. The Mk2 Escort was recently auctioned by Historics Auctioneers, in the UK, for £278 848 or a shade over R6,6m using today’s forex rate. Incidentally, that price is over 100 times […]
Mercedes-Benz SA has been on a high-performance product offensive in recent months. As a result the company has released four top-end Mercedes-AMGs into the local market. We were invited to try out each one of these high-performance derivatives from the power factory at Affalterbach. The line-up includes the E53 super saloon, the sleek and menacing […]
The 2025 Concorso d’Eleganza took place last weekend at its traditional home Villa d’Este. The Italian hotel alongside picturesque Lake Como, once again, played host to dozens of rare and classic cars. In addition, the who’s who of the automotive world descended on the event to enjoy the start of the European summer. Follow Double […]
This Mercedes-Benz W196R Stromlinienwagen has just become the most expensive F1 car to ever be sold. Leading auction house RM Sotheby’s auctioned the car for €46,5m. When all fees were added, Sotheby’s confirmed the final sale price was a whopping €51 155 000. You can do the mathe, but that’s just shy of a billion […]
There are no automakers that boast the same motorsport legacy as Mercedes-Benz. The German company is celebrating 130 years of racing history this year with special events. This Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport is another way the company is earmarking this milestone. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. […]
The Monaco F1 GP will take place this weekend and one automaker has taken advantage of this glitzy setting. Say hello to the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed Concept, which broke cover in the harbour of this famous principality. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. “The Concept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed offers a glimpse of what is […]
There used to be a time when the most expensive classic cars on sale hailed from Italy. They had a Prancing Horse on their badges and typically wore some evocative alphanumeric combination. However there has been a shift of late as there are mega money Mercs taking centre stage. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and […]
The Mille Miglia is one of the all-time great road races. To drive in the classic event will be a dream come true for most petrolheads. The same can be said about the Mercedes-Benz 300SL. To drive this iconic machine anywhere will be incredible. Mercedes-Benz Classic is giving three very lucky (read: wealthy) enthusiasts the […]
Should provenance matter when it comes to car sales? It’s a question that has crossed our minds many times over the years and a few more times in recent months. This occurred mostly while reading mainstream automotive websites and/or advertisements for classic or sportscars. Provenance is defined as the history of ownership of a valued […]
The original Mercedes-Benz 300SL from the 1950s is a thing of beauty. The racecar turned object of desire featured one of the most distinctive designs seen on an automobile: gullwing doors. It would take Mercedes 55 years to create a true successor to the original Gullwing, in the shape of the SLS. However, that didn’t […]
This past weekend the 2023 International Concours Of Elegance (ICE) St. Moritz was held in Switzerland. The event was held for the first time last year. The organisers are planning for it to be an annual showcase of classic cars. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Buy now […]
Bugatti has done a pretty good job of diversifying its Chiron. It spun off several derivatives, each supposedly with its own character and in ever-decreasing numbers. Well, the Bugatti Chiron Profilée is the rarest of the lot and it just achieved a new record for a new car sold at an auction. Follow Double Apex […]
Here’s our list of the top 5 stories of 2022 as read by you, our loyal readers. Double Apex entered its fourth year of operation in 2022. Our proudly South African automotive portal has grown from strength to strength increasing its viewership, both locally and abroad. Our little slice of the internet has been viewed […]
The mighty Mercedes-Benz V12 engine has powered many cars in its day. These include the CLK-GTR race entries at Le Mans, and every single version of the Pagani Zonda. There is another vehicle that borrowed the hallowed 6,0-litre M120 though. It goes by the name Isdera Commendatore 112i. Technically, it was a concept and a […]
The AMG Hammer must certainly be considered the car that launched this performance company onto the world stage. Before Mercedes took ownership of the independent tuning house, AMG had been working its magic on models from Stuttgart for decades. One such car was the famous Hammer. The example seen here recently exchanged hands for a […]
There are some cars that set themselves apart from the moment they are shown to the world. Among these is, undoubtedly, the rare McLaren F1. Just 64 road cars were produced and this fine example is currently up for sale by auction house RM Sotheby’s. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share […]
When the Mercedes-AMG One concept appeared at the Frankfurt Show in 2016, many people may have thought it would never become a production reality. Mercedes were trying the ambitious task of taking a fully fledged Formula One engine and building a road-going car around it. Well, the Mercedes-AMG One debuts this week to silence all […]
The 2022 Concorso d’Eleganza took place last weekend at its traditional home Villa d’Este. The Italian hotel alongside picturesque Lake Como celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. There were dozens of rare and classic cars in attendance. In addition, the who’s who of the automotive world descended on the event to enjoy the start of […]
This story has been doing the rounds for a few days. However, we were not keen to cover it without some form of confirmation. It was announced earlier today that the famous Mercedes-Benz 300SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe has just become the world’s most expensive car. The prototype was auctioned off for €135 million. If you must […]
A few months ago Mercedes-AMG pulled the wraps off the latest generation SL range. Two models debuted simultaneously an SL55 and SL63. Now a Mercedes-AMG SL43 has been added to the line-up. Representatives of Mercedes-Benz SA tell us that the SL43 should be on sale locally before the year ends. It will be followed by […]
The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing is one of our favourite cars. It is one of those rare cars that we have a strong opinion about even though we haven’t driven one… yet. Its unique aesthetic is one of the reasons we desire it. Though the Gullwing’s heritage makes it even more attractive. As much as we […]
There is nothing we enjoy more than seeing classic cars being driven. This is especially true when they are driven in unexpected places in unexpected ways. These slip sliding classics are a perfect case in point. The 2022 International Concours Of Elegance St. Moritz was held in Switzerland. At the event we see a raft […]
German tuning house Manhart works its magic on all manner of brands (as you can see from this link). Most recently the company applied its special treatment on the outgoing Mercedes-AMG C63 stationwagon. Now they have turned their attention to another AMG which they call the Manhart SL800R. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, […]
