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Farewell to a legend: 'The Last Blast' short film

Farewell to a legend: 'The Last Blast' short film

Farewell to a legend The Last Blast short film follows the unparalleled drive of the famous Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR 722 in a London tribute to Sir Stirling Moss Legendary Mille Miglia-winning Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR 722 drives through the...
An icon of the 1955 motor sport season - New book from Mercedes-Benz Classic: 'Milestones of Motorsports – the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR'

An icon of the 1955 motor sport season - New book from Mercedes-Benz Classic: 'Milestones of Motorsports – the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR'

1955 was the golden year of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR. It enjoyed an unprecedentedly successful run, comprising one-two or even one-two-three wins. These outstanding triumphs assured Mercedes-Benz of the 1955 Worls Sports Car Championship title. Mercedes-Benz...
STUNNING 360 DEGREE FILM UNVEILED AS SIR STIRLING MOSS REVISITS THE MILLE MIGLIA

STUNNING 360 DEGREE FILM UNVEILED AS SIR STIRLING MOSS REVISITS THE MILLE MIGLIA

Today the 2015 running of the Mille Miglia begins and Mercedes-Benz has combined the old and the new with the creation of a cutting edge 360 degree film to mark a special anniversary. A little over 60 years ago, on 1st May 1955, Stirling Moss and Denis...
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013: auction of Mercedes-Benz W 196 R one of highlights at world's 'largest motorised garden party'

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013: auction of Mercedes-Benz W 196 R one of highlights at world's 'largest motorised garden party'

Mercedes-Benz Classic presents great moments in motor-racing history at Goodwood Motorsport festival celebrating its 20th anniversary Auction of only privately owned post-war Silver Arrow by Bonhams sure to cause a stir Stuttgart – This...
Techno Classica 2014: more than 30 racing cars to celebrate 120 years of Mercedes-Benz motor racing history

Techno Classica 2014: more than 30 racing cars to celebrate 120 years of Mercedes-Benz motor racing history

Cars that were the heroes of magical moments put their stamp on this high-powered, most comprehensive show presentation With more than 30 vehicles, Mercedes-Benz Classic presents motor racing history in all its unique breadth and depth 120 years o...
1955 Targa Florio: Two Brits Run Wild Over the Sicilian Countryside

1955 Targa Florio: Two Brits Run Wild Over the Sicilian Countryside

The 1955 season for Mercedes-Benz had been filled with great joy, but it would also be muted by great tragedy. Now, with one final race to run, a pair of British drivers prepared to take on an impressive array of cars and drivers. Talented and young,...
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013: auction of Mercedes-Benz W 196 R one of highlights at world's 'largest motorised garden party'

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013: auction of Mercedes-Benz W 196 R one of highlights at world's 'largest motorised garden party'

Mercedes-Benz Classic presents great moments in motor-racing history at Goodwood Motorsport festival celebrating its 20th anniversary Auction of only privately owned post-war Silver Arrow by Bonhams sure to cause a stir Stuttgart – This...
1955 Tourist Trophy: One Last Victory

1955 Tourist Trophy: One Last Victory

The tragedy at Le Mans on the 11th of June, 1955 would dramatically affect motor racing. For one of the manufacturers involved, Mercedes-Benz, it would be a confirmation of what it had already come to believe. Toward the end of the 1955 season it was...
1957 Italian Grand Prix: A True Nobleman Stands Amongst Two of F1's Most Noble

1957 Italian Grand Prix: A True Nobleman Stands Amongst Two of F1's Most Noble

The sea of spectators overwhelming the circuit would be a truly awe-inspiring sight to behold. The vast majority of this horde was there to celebrate the car adorned in red finishing in the top three. The cars driver, a true royal, would stand amongst...

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