Celebrating the most iconic automobiles in history. Explore in-depth profiles of automotive legends.
“To present the best of the best”: that was the ambition voiced by Karl Maybach and his father Wilhelm when they debuted the Maybach 22/70 HP W 3 a century ago – planting the seed for Mercedes-Maybach to become one of the most unique and exclusive automotive brands today. The philosophy expressed at Berlin’s motor … Read more
For five decades, the 911 has been the heart of the Porsche brand. Few other automobiles in the world can look back on such a long tradition and such continuity as the Porsche 911. It has been inspiring car enthusiasts the world over since its debut as the model 901 at the IAA International Automotive … Read more
Fifty years ago, in April 1971, Mercedes-Benz initiated a new chapter in the fascinating history of the SL sports car: the 350 SL was the brand’s first SL with a V8 engine and the first model in the R 107 model series to bear the “R” abbreviation for “roadster” for the first time. The completely new development, as … Read more
The London Concours will have a class entirely dedicated to Iconic British Designs, as well as the Brits behind them. The curated collection forms one of three special London Concours features for 2021, sitting alongside a further seven classes for a total of nearly 100 rare and exotic vehicles on display. The collection begins with … Read more
Porsche 959 is a legendary supercar. It blends rally-bred performance with groundbreaking technology. It reshaped automotive engineering.
The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne, will host the oldest surviving Aston Martin during its 2021 event at Hampton Court Palace this September. Aston Martin ‘A3’ was the third car ever built by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, and was extensively driven by the founders. This year, it celebrates its centenary. … Read more
Exactly 50 years ago at the Geneva Motor Show, the undisputed star of the event was introduced: the Lamborghini Countach LP 500 in yellow. At ten o’clock in the morning in the exhibition space of Carrozzeria Bertone, this prototype made its first public appearance. Its unveil was so successful that the company raced against time … Read more
Reliable, robust and safe: it’s now a quarter of a century since the Mercedes-Benz Vito first established itself as a spacious and flexible van in many sectors. Just as it celebrates the 25th anniversary of its market launch, the versatile van is now free of charge available with Rear Cross Traffic Alert in combination with Blind … Read more
On 15 February 1936, Mercedes-Benz presented the 170 V (W 136) at the International Automobile and Motorcycle Exhibition (IAMA) in Berlin. This marked the beginning of a success story for the brand: fifty years after the invention of the car by Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler, the technically sophisticated and visually striking 170 V became a bestseller and secured … Read more
Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Highlights A model for success: Since the debut of the compact models in 1982, the C-Class has developed into one of the highest-volume model series from Mercedes-Benz thanks to its diversity and innovative technology. Million seller: Over 10.5 million Mercedes-Benz cars of this class have been built since 1982. “Baby Benz”: This was what … Read more