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Jul
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PeterH on July 29th, 2010
- Still attractive and desirable
- Innovation studies of their day
- High value retention as modern classics (more…)
Continue reading about Modern classics: the Coupés of the Mercedes-Benz 126 series (1981 to 1991)
Jun
25
PeterH on June 25th, 2010
- Classics during their own production period
- Proven technology from the Saloons and Estates of the series
- Mercedes-Benz E 36 AMG is the top-of-the-range model (more…)
- Beginnings as a cuckoo’s egg at the Mannheim plant
- The backbone of truck production during difficult times
- A precursor to the successful L3250 model (more…)
Continue reading about The L701 – five years building Opel Blitz reproductions in Mannheim
AMELIA ISLAND, FL – Mercedes-Benz, founding sponsor of The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, celebrates 15 years of supporting one of the nation’s most innovative vintage car shows featuring over 250 rare classics from seldom-seen private collections nationwide. The Concours takes place on the grounds of the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island from March 12-14, 2010.
Continue reading about AMELIA ISLAND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE CELEBRATES MERCEDES-BENZ MARQUE
Mar
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PeterH on March 3rd, 2010
- A comparatively light-weight, high-output four-stroke combustion engine
- Key step on the way to the four-wheeled automobile (more…)
Feb
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PeterH on February 25th, 2010
- The most successful premium-class saloon in company history
- The Mercedes-Benz S-Class widely considered the best car in the world
- Maximum comfort and outstanding safety
Continue reading about Modern classics: the Mercedes-Benz S-Class of the W 126 series (1979 – 1991)
- Rigorous realisation of innovative vehicle concepts
- Body design polarised in appearance
- Automotive industry of the day injected with important new ideas (more…)
Continue reading about Rear-engine Mercedes-Benz vehicles of the 1930s
Jan
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PeterH on January 14th, 2010
- A light car with a powerful engine
- Already then one of the rarest Mercedes-Benz automobiles (more…)
- Locking mechanism prevents car doors bursting open
- New locks ensure stability of passenger compartment and thus survival space for driver and passengers
- The first production vehicle to feature the wedge-pin safety lock was the Mercedes-Benz 220 (W 111 series) in 1959 (more…)
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