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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: tobacco on November 14, 2003, 15:14:35

Title: "Mercedes-Benz Classic" Subscriptions in the U.S.
Post by: tobacco on November 14, 2003, 15:14:35

DaimlerChrysler's very nice English-language quarterly, Mercedes-Benz Classic, is now for sale by subscription through the Classic Center, 01-866-622-5277.  Previously (and inexplicably) available only in Europe or through selected outlets, Mercedes-Benz Classic is a pretty well-designed package for anyone whose interest in the marque runs broad and deep.

I think Mercedes has published a number of limited-circulation magazines in the past, but this one seems the most polished to me.  The Fall 2003 issue is out now, and previous issues (I believe there are only three or four) are also available through the Classic Center at $5.00 each.

Have they ever featured the Pagoda?  I don't know, but I've ordered all the past issues to find out.


Bill Greffin
Chicago
#22375
Title: Re: "Mercedes-Benz Classic" Subscriptions in the U.S.
Post by: Bob G ✝︎ on November 14, 2003, 17:59:48
I subscribe to this publication, infact I just renewed my subscription. I understand from a friend of mine he picked up a copy at a Branes& Noble book store.
I hope they do more articles on the W113.

Bob Geco
Title: Re: "Mercedes-Benz Classic" Subscriptions in the U.S.
Post by: Cees Klumper on November 15, 2003, 02:43:23
The W113 was featured extensively in issue 1-2003. Subscription price here in Europe is 22 euros and the quality is excellent. You can obtain a European subscription by emailing to mbclassic@prisma-direkt.de

Cees Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic
Title: Re: "Mercedes-Benz Classic" Subscriptions in the U.S.
Post by: Albert-230SL on November 18, 2003, 08:42:27
quote:
Originally posted by cees klumper

The W113 was featured extensively in issue 1-2003

That's the picture of the cover... a nice article:

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Regards,

Albert de la Torre Chavalera
Barcelona (Catalunya/Spain)
Feb.'64 230 SL Euro 113042-10-002432
Title: Re: "Mercedes-Benz Classic" Subscriptions in the U.S.
Post by: Joe on November 18, 2003, 09:00:38
I inquired of them how to get the past issues, and the only response was that "it is possible." Perhaps someone could post the procedure for this.
I agree the magazine is very attractive and well done. First issue arrived a week ago. It came with a nice watch as a gift.
Joe
Title: Re: "Mercedes-Benz Classic" Subscriptions in the U.S.
Post by: Bob G ✝︎ on November 18, 2003, 10:39:44
I just sent in my subscribution renewal along with a note to save a watch for me. I enjoy this coffie table publication. and only hope we can get some press in their future issues.

Bob Geco
Title: Re: "Mercedes-Benz Classic" Subscriptions in the U.S.
Post by: Albert-230SL on November 18, 2003, 12:16:14
More comments and information about this magazine in a previous post of March here:

http://index.php?topic=133-Benz,Classic

Regards,

Albert de la Torre Chavalera
Barcelona (Catalunya/Spain)
Feb.'64 230 SL Euro 113042-10-002432
Title: Re: "Mercedes-Benz Classic" Subscriptions in the U.S.
Post by: Naj ✝︎ on August 19, 2004, 02:21:44
Does anybody in Europe subscribe to this magazine?

I subscribed last year but have not received any magazines since 1/2004.

fax and emails have produced no responses  :evil:

naj

65 230SL
68 280SL
Title: Re: "Mercedes-Benz Classic" Subscriptions in the U.S.
Post by: Ben on August 19, 2004, 02:37:31
Naj,
  I believe we discussed this on the Club website. I have tried 4 times to subscribe to this, via email, fax and phone. Gave all my details and never heard a thing !

Some folk in the Club , and indeed here in Dublin, are getting the mag regularly with no problems !!

Dunno why !

Regards,
Ben in Ireland.
'64 230SL 4sp.
'03 CLK Kompressor
Title: Re: "Mercedes-Benz Classic" Subscriptions in the U.S.
Post by: hauser on August 19, 2004, 12:17:52
Can this be ordered through the Classic Center here in the U.S.?

1969 280sl 5 spd        1999 ML320          Gainesville,Fl.
Title: Re: "Mercedes-Benz Classic" Subscriptions in the U.S.
Post by: TA250SL on August 20, 2004, 00:57:23
My local Border's bookstore carries this publication.  To subscribe in the US you need to contact them and send a money order.  If you hurry you might get a free Mercedes logo wristwatch with your paid subscription.  Each issue now includes a reproduction of the vintage publication "In aller welt". Email at mbclassic@prisma-direkt.de for additional information.

Tom
Title: Re: "Mercedes-Benz Classic" Subscriptions in the U.S.
Post by: Ben on August 20, 2004, 01:56:42
Tom, thats the email address I have but I never get any reply !

I took the little card out of one of the magazines I saw which had all the subscription details but they just ignore any contact !

Regards,
Ben in Ireland.
'64 230SL 4sp.
'03 CLK Kompressor
Title: Re: "Mercedes-Benz Classic" Subscriptions in the U.S.
Post by: Mike Hughes on August 20, 2004, 11:22:49
I have a subscription through the Daimler-Chrysler in Germany.  Did the whole thing by e-mail.  They were very courteous, but DID take a while to respond to my English language inquiry.

- Mike Hughes  -ô¿ô-
  1966 230SL Auto P/S
  Havanna Brown (408)
  Light Beige (181)
  Cream M-B Tex (121)

Title: Re: "Mercedes-Benz Classic" Subscriptions in the U.S.
Post by: n/a on August 20, 2004, 12:11:27
You can order a subscription by calling Merecedes Benz customer service at (800) 367-6372.  The classic center won't take your subscription order.  You can also order back issues - the pagoda was featured in the January 2003 issue.

Regards,

Joe
'71 280SL
'03 E320 sedan
'04 E320 wagon
Title: Re: "Mercedes-Benz Classic" Subscriptions in the U.S.
Post by: Bob G ✝︎ on August 20, 2004, 12:32:28
Question is! how can we get so free copy write in the Mercedes-Classic on our group?

Bob Geco
Title: Re: "Mercedes-Benz Classic" Subscriptions in the U.S.
Post by: Joe on August 20, 2004, 19:20:34
When I subscribed to the magazine, I had some problems with the rep understanding English. After the subscription went through, I sent an email asking "Are back issues of the magazine available?
The answer came back: "Yes, back issues are available."
Of course, I then asked how does one get these back issues, and there was no response.
Joe
Title: Re: "Mercedes-Benz Classic" Subscriptions in the U.S.
Post by: Mike Hughes on August 21, 2004, 10:05:08
My experience was exactly the same.  I called M-B yesterday and ordered the back issues I've been looking for.  $7.00 each plus tax and $13.95 for shipping (a little steep, but at least I'll have the complete set).

quote:
Originally posted by Joe

After the subscription went through, I sent an email asking "Are back issues of the magazine available?
The answer came back: "Yes, back issues are available."
Of course, I then asked how does one get these back issues, and there was no response.


- Mike Hughes  -ô¿ô-
  1966 230SL Auto P/S
  Havanna Brown (408)
  Light Beige (181)
  Cream M-B Tex (121)