Mercedes-Benz Classic

Safety milestones of Mercedes-Benz: Passive safety success story

Safety milestones of Mercedes-Benz: Passive safety success story
Stuttgart, Feb 15, 2019 - Mercedes-Benz characterises automotive development with continuous safety innovations. Since the middle of the 20th century, the brand has been a systematic innovator and pioneer for this important technological discipline.

40th anniversary of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class: Big birthday for the off-road classic

40th anniversary of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class: Big birthday for the off-road classic
Stuttgart, Feb 6, 2019 - Congratulations on 40 years during which time there has been no way but up for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class (combined fuel consumption: 13.1–9.6 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 299–252 g/km*) since 1979: on the one hand, this refers to the outstanding off-road capabilities of the vehicle presented in 1979 and, on the other, the fact that it has remained true to itself and its values for almost 40 years.
combined fuel consumption: 13.1–9.6 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 299–252 g/km*

Premiere in January 1919: One hundred years of Mercedes-Benz customer magazines

Premiere in January 1919: One hundred years of Mercedes-Benz customer magazines
Stuttgart, Feb 5, 2019 - The tradition of Mercedes-Benz customer magazines begins in January 1919: one hundred years ago, the first issue of the “Daimler-Zeitung” (Daimler Newspaper), with the famous Mercedes star in its title, appears.

Mercedes-Benz Classic: 125 years of motorsport with Mercedes-Benz – Newsletter Issue 1

Mercedes-Benz Classic: 125 years of motorsport with Mercedes-Benz – Newsletter Issue 1
Stuttgart, Jan 31, 2019 - In July 1894 the world's first car race takes place from Paris to Rouen. And so begins the successful motorsport history of Mercedes-Benz. The two winning vehicles are powered by an engine developed by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach.

Porsche Museum’s ten year anniversary: Congratulations and free admission for Porsche employees

Porsche Museum’s ten year anniversary: Congratulations and free admission for Porsche employees
Stuttgart, Jan 22, 2019 - How strange! What’s a Porsche 550 Spyder doing in the Mercedes-Benz Museum’s racing corner? This photomontage of the first racing car from Zuffenhausen surrounded by Mercedes Silver Arrows is an anniversary gesture to the Porsche Museum: “Good friends are always welcome.

2018 – The year in review: Mercedes-Benz Museum pulls crowds from around the world

2018 – The year in review: Mercedes-Benz Museum pulls crowds from around the world
Stuttgart, Jan 21, 2019 - In 2018, a total of 834,121 visitors came to the Mercedes-Benz Museum. Of those, 109,761 guests attended events like the Summer of Concerts and the Open-Air Cinema. People from all 193 countries of the United Nations have visited the museum since last year.

Premiere of the "Stroke Eight" coupés in 1968: The history of Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupés begins 50 years ago

Premiere of the "Stroke Eight" coupés in 1968: The history of Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupés begins 50 years ago
Stuttgart, Nov 29, 2018 - Half a century of exclusive sportiness in the upper mid-range series: in November 1968, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the 114 model series coupés.

Ticket office sales to start on 26 November 2018: Andreas Bourani, Cro and Max Herre at the Mercedes-Benz Concert Summer 2019

Ticket office sales to start on 26 November 2018: Andreas Bourani, Cro and Max Herre at the Mercedes-Benz Concert Summer 2019
Stuttgart, Nov 23, 2018 - The line-up of the Mercedes-Benz Concert Summer 2019 is out: Andreas Bourani (4 July), Cro (5 July), Max Herre (6 July) and another band (7 July) will be on the open-air festival stage.

“Future meets Classic”: Next generation of genuine Mercedes-Benz replacement parts from the 3D printer

“Future meets Classic”: Next generation of genuine Mercedes-Benz replacement parts from the 3D printer
Stuttgart, Nov 22, 2018 - Mercedes-Benz is continuously expanding its range of genuine replacement parts from the 3D printer. The brand has already been offering replacement commercial vehicle parts since 2016, which are manufactured using additive production.

Ticket office sales to start 26 November 2018: First act confirmed for Mercedes-Benz 2019 Summer of Concerts

Ticket office sales to start 26 November 2018: First act confirmed for Mercedes-Benz 2019 Summer of Concerts
Stuttgart, Nov 12, 2018 - The stage is set for the 2019 Summer of Concerts, which will take place from 4 to 7 July 2019. With Andreas Bourani (4 July) and Walk off the Earth (7 July), two of the four concerts have now been confirmed.

Many innovations 30 years ago: H licence plate for Mercedes-Benz classic 2019

Many innovations 30 years ago: H licence plate for Mercedes-Benz classic 2019
Stuttgart, Nov 8, 2018 - 1989 was a good year for innovations for Mercedes-Benz. This is made clear by the many model series and models of the make from Stuttgart, which can obtain an H licence plate (German licence plate for classic cars) for the first time in 2019: these include the SL of the R 129 model series, the G-Class of the 463 model series and the then facelifted 124 model series of the intermediate vehicle class, all launched in 1989.

Start-up spirit in 1888: Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz advance mobility

Start-up spirit in 1888: Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz advance mobility
Stuttgart, Oct 24, 2018 - The parallels are striking: the start-up spirit is as relevant today as it was in the early days of the car. An 1888 example: after the invention of the car two years earlier, Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler appear with further pioneering achievements.

From 25 October 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Museum: Season start of the Cannstatter Hütte

From 25 October 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Museum: Season start of the Cannstatter Hütte
Stuttgart, Oct 11, 2018 - The winter hut is back: on 25 October 2018, the season of the popular Cannstatter Hütte begins at the Mercedes-Benz Museum. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11:30 am until late.

Mercedes-Benz Museum: The VfB special exhibition for children

Mercedes-Benz Museum: The VfB special exhibition for children
Stuttgart, Oct 2, 2018 - What colour is the famous hoop on the VfB home shirt and what is the favourite song of the VfB mascot Fritzle? Children of elementary school age can find intuitive ways to answer these and other questions with a book of discovery in the special exhibition “On the move since 1893”. The booklet is available free of charge at the museum’s front desk.

Great-granddaughter of Bertha and Carl Benz: Jutta Benz celebrates her 75th birthday this year

Great-granddaughter of Bertha and Carl Benz: Jutta Benz celebrates her 75th birthday this year
Stuttgart, Oct 1, 2018 - She has a famous surname: Jutta Benz. On 1 October 2018 the great-granddaughter of Bertha and Carl Benz is 75 years old. As a Mercedes-Benz Brand Ambassador she regularly appears at automotive classic events.

Special openings of Mercedes-Benz Museum in September and November: Combine a visit to the stadium with the VfB special exhibition

Special openings of Mercedes-Benz Museum in September and November: Combine a visit to the stadium with the VfB special exhibition
Stuttgart, Sep 18, 2018 - VfB Stuttgart has turned 125 this year – and the Mercedes-Benz Museum is celebrating the occasion with special openings on two Friday games: at VfB's home games on 21 September and 2 November 2018, the Mercedes-Benz Museum will be open until 8 pm.

Mercedes-Benz Classic Calendar 2019: The Classic year in a new dimension

Mercedes-Benz Classic Calendar 2019: The Classic year in a new dimension
Stuttgart, Sep 13, 2018 - The Mercedes-Benz Classic Calendar 2019 opens up a new dimension for its lavish photos with the Daimler Experience app providing access to digital content, such as films or social media posts, to bring the images to life.

First joint project between Mercedes-Benz and AMG: Premiere for the powerful C from AMG 25 years ago

First joint project between Mercedes-Benz and AMG: Premiere for the powerful C from AMG 25 years ago
Stuttgart, Sep 6, 2018 - The Mercedes-Benz C 36 AMG was premiered at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt am Main (IAA) from 9 to 19 September 1993.

2018 Hamburg-Berlin Classic Rally: Stars and the sea

2018 Hamburg-Berlin Classic Rally: Stars and the sea
Stuttgart, Sep 5, 2018 - The Mercedes-Benz Museum and the ALL TIME STARS vehicle trading organisation of Mercedes-Benz Classic will attend the eleventh Hamburg-Berlin Classic Rally with numerous vehicles.

From 9 September 2018: special exhibition “On the move since 1893”: 125 Years of VfB Stuttgart at the Mercedes-Benz Museum

From 9 September 2018: special exhibition “On the move since 1893”: 125 Years of VfB Stuttgart at the Mercedes-Benz Museum
Stuttgart, Sep 5, 2018 - VfB Stuttgart 1893 e.V. won the German football Bundesliga in 2007. What was the recipe for success? A special exhibition called “On the move since 1893” at the Mercedes-Benz Museum shows the original flip chart plan of the finale in 2007 with team line-up of coach Armin Veh.

Mercedes-Benz Classic vehicles at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance: Sports cars of the 1930s from Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz Classic vehicles at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance: Sports cars of the 1930s from Mercedes-Benz
Stuttgart, Aug 25, 2018 - Mercedes-Benz Classic is exhibiting two outstanding automobiles from the company’s own vehicle collection at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2018.

Mercedes-Benz Museum has welcomed visitors from 193 countries: Mission accomplished – the whole world has visited the Museum

Mercedes-Benz Museum has welcomed visitors from 193 countries: Mission accomplished – the whole world has visited the Museum
Stuttgart, Aug 22, 2018 - Today, on Wednesday, 22 August 2018, the Mercedes-Benz Museum team was finally able to say: “we have welcomed the whole world at our museum”, when they greeted visitors from Guyana and from the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis.

World premiere in 1978 in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Anti-lock braking system 40 years old

World premiere in 1978 in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Anti-lock braking system 40 years old
Stuttgart, Aug 22, 2018 - From 22 to 25 August 1978, Mercedes-Benz and Bosch presented the anti-lock braking system in Untertürkheim. A world first, this digital driver assistance system redefined the partnership between driver and car.

Major achievement and adventure 90 years ago: Flight around the world with Mercedes-Benz 20-hp aircraft engine

Major achievement and adventure 90 years ago: Flight around the world with Mercedes-Benz 20-hp aircraft engine
Stuttgart, Aug 20, 2018 - In August 1928, Friedrich Karl von Koenig-Warthausen embarks on a great adventure: He intends to fly to Moscow with his Klemm-Daimler L 20 light aircraft in record time.

SCHÖNE STERNE® 2018: Brand gathering against an impressive industrial backdrop
Stuttgart, Aug 16, 2018 - The SCHÖNE STERNE® festival will celebrate the Mercedes-Benz brand in all its facets on 25 and 26 August 2018. The gathering, set against the impressive backdrop of the former Henrichshütte ironworks in Hattingen, inspires with its variety of themes across all eras and model series.

For day nurseries and kindergartens in the Mercedes-Benz Museum: A case full of history

For day nurseries and kindergartens in the Mercedes-Benz Museum: A case full of history
Stuttgart, Aug 14, 2018 - Starting now, the Mercedes-Benz Museum is offering visitor groups from day nurseries and kindergartens cases containing educational material which enable the permanent exhibition to be explored with all the senses.

Stuttgart Music Festival in the Mercedes-Benz Museum: “A Tribute to Glenn Miller”

Stuttgart Music Festival in the Mercedes-Benz Museum: “A Tribute to Glenn Miller”
Stuttgart, Aug 8, 2018 - The voice quartet “The Skylarks” and the Swing Dance Orchestra under Andrej Hermlin will performat the Mercedes-Benz Museum on Friday, 7 September 2018 at 7.00 p.m.

Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2018: Start-up spirit of 1886 in the apple orchard

Classic Days Schloss Dyck 2018: Start-up spirit of 1886 in the apple orchard
Stuttgart, Aug 2, 2018 - Mercedes-Benz Classic is putting on a show of true start-up spirit at Classic Days Schloss Dyck from 3 to 5 August 2018: the apple orchard will be home to greenhouses reminiscent of Gottlieb Daimler’s garden house in Cannstatt as the germ cell of the automobile and motorised mobility.

5 August 2018: VfB Stuttgart season kick-off: "Day of the breast ring" at the Mercedes-Benz Museum

5 August 2018: VfB Stuttgart season kick-off: "Day of the breast ring" at the Mercedes-Benz Museum
Stuttgart, Jul 31, 2018 - VfB Stuttgart has been firing people's emotions for 125 years. The coming season is therefore a landmark anniversary for the club. To mark the season kick-off, VfB will be appearing at the "Day of the breast ring" and a family party on the hill in front of the Mercedes-Benz Museum on 5 August 2018.

2018 summer programme at the Mercedes-Benz Museum: Creative sporting fun for the summer holiday period

2018 summer programme at the Mercedes-Benz Museum: Creative sporting fun for the summer holiday period
Stuttgart, Jul 26, 2018 - From 21 to 31 August 2018, the Mercedes-Benz Museum is offering a summer holiday programme for children aged between eight and twelve years. The motto for each of these one-day programmes is “On your marks, get ready, paint! – sport and games at the Mercedes-Benz Museum”.

Triple victory for Mercedes-Benz SS at the Nürburgring 90 years ago : “Super Sport” sensation in the scorching July of 1928

Triple victory for Mercedes-Benz SS at the Nürburgring 90 years ago : “Super Sport” sensation in the scorching July of 1928
Stuttgart, Jul 12, 2018 - The official race début of the Mercedes-Benz SS (Super Sport) ended with a dramatic triple victory. Rudolf Caracciola and Christian Werner won the third German Grand Prix on 15 July 1928 at the Nürburgring, beating Otto Merz and the team Christian Werner and Willy Walb.

Mercedes-Benz Classic at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018: Silver Arrows celebrate the Silver Jubilee

Mercedes-Benz Classic at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018: Silver Arrows celebrate the Silver Jubilee
Jul 11, 2018 - From 12 to 15 July 2018, the Goodwood Festival of Speed will celebrate its 25th anniversary. At the Silver Jubilee event, Mercedes-Benz Classic will present some outstanding vehicles from the company’s own collection.

Summer dance parties at the Mercedes-Benz Museum: Salsa under the stars

Summer dance parties at the Mercedes-Benz Museum: Salsa under the stars
Stuttgart, Jul 10, 2018 - On four Saturdays in July and August, three of them in the open air, the Mercedes-Benz Museum is organising dance parties with Latin American rhythms.

Open-Air Cinema 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Museum: Cinematic enjoyment under the stars

Open-Air Cinema 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Museum: Cinematic enjoyment under the stars
Stuttgart, Jul 5, 2018 - From 16 August 2018, the open-air stage at the Mercedes-Benz Museum will again be transformed into a cinema: between then and 2 September, the Open-Air Cinema will host a total of 16 screenings of various genres and formats.

Big children's and family day on 8 July 2018: Fun, games and excitement at Mercedes-Benz Museum

Big children's and family day on 8 July 2018: Fun, games and excitement at Mercedes-Benz Museum
Stuttgart, Jun 29, 2018 - As the closing event of this year's Mercedes-Benz Summer of Concerts Mercedes-Benz Museum is putting on numerous, free attractions and offering free admission to the permanent exhibition as part of the big children's and family day on Sunday, 8 July 2018. Highlights include artistic cycling shows, a walking piano, improvisation theatre and magic shows.

Mercedes-Benz Classic at Silvretta Classic Rally Montafon 2018: “Urban Outlaw” Magnus Walker in 300 SL “Gullwing”

Mercedes-Benz Classic at Silvretta Classic Rally Montafon 2018: “Urban Outlaw” Magnus Walker in 300 SL “Gullwing”
Stuttgart, Jun 28, 2018 - Mercedes-Benz will be represented at the Silvretta Classic Rally Montafon 2018 from 5 to 7 July 2018 by no fewer than four SL sports cars. The line-up will be completed by four further classic cars with the star on their bonnet.

2018 summer programme at the Mercedes-Benz Museum: World Cup fever on the Museum mound

2018 summer programme at the Mercedes-Benz Museum: World Cup fever on the Museum mound
Stuttgart, Jun 14, 2018 - The Mercedes-Benz Museum has an extensive summer programme to offer from 14 June to 9 September 2018.

eRacing Competition in the Mercedes-Benz Museum: Mercedes-Benz Museum catches virtual racing fever

eRacing Competition in the Mercedes-Benz Museum: Mercedes-Benz Museum catches virtual racing fever
Stuttgart, Jun 6, 2018 - Until 24 June 2018, there is still an opportunity to qualify for the international “Mercedes-AMG Motorsport eRacing Competition” at the Mercedes-Benz Museum.

Free admission on Pentecost Sunday: The Mercedes-Benz Museum is celebrating its birthday

Free admission on Pentecost Sunday: The Mercedes-Benz Museum is celebrating its birthday
Stuttgart, May 15, 2018 - On 20 May 2018, Pentecost Sunday, the Mercedes-Benz Museum is celebrating its 12th birthday with free admission, free guided tours, hands-on activities for children and much more.

Mercedes-Benz at the “1000 Miglia” 2018: Great moments of motorsport retracing the legendary thousand-mile race

Mercedes-Benz at the “1000 Miglia” 2018: Great moments of motorsport retracing the legendary thousand-mile race
Stuttgart, May 9, 2018 - It is one of the most fascinating events on four wheels: as an automotive sponsor of the race, Mercedes-Benz will once more field a large contingent of vehicles and famous drivers at the “1000 Miglia” 2018.