Daimler-Benz granted permission to resume car production from November 1945

• 75 years ago, the Allies gave their consent to resuming passenger car production
• Mercedes-Benz 170 V pre-war passenger car model forms the basis for the vehicle range at the time
• Difficult framework conditions in the automotive industry prevail for many years

Daimler-Benz granted permission to resume car production from November 1945

140 model series Mercedes-Benz S-Class eligible for vehicle registration as classic car in Germany as of 2021

• Mercedes-Benz presented the vehicle in 1991 and thus 30 years ago
• The 140 model series introduced groundbreaking safety innovations in automotive engineering
• Classic cars bearing the star sit at the top of classic car statistics

140 model series Mercedes-Benz S-Class eligible for vehicle registration as classic car in Germany as of 2021

Mercedes-Benz 500 E: A high-performance wolf in sheep’s clothing

•  Thirty years ago, in 1990, Mercedes-Benz launched the 500 E at the Paris Motor Show
• This was the sporty top-of-the-range model of the successful mid-sized 124 model series
• Porsche was involved as a project partner in its development and assembly

Mercedes-Benz 500 E: A high-performance wolf in sheep’s clothing

Mercedes-Benz assistance systems in 1985: Three building blocks for greater safety

• Mercedes-Benz presented the ASD, ASR and 4MATIC assistance systems at the IAA 1985
• The driver is actively supported, particularly in adverse road conditions
• ASR and ABS form the basis for the ESP® Electronic Stability Program

Mercedes-Benz assistance systems in 1985: Three building blocks for greater safety

25 years ago: The 210 model series E 50 AMG high-performance saloon premieres

• The then V8 top model of the E-Class strengthened the role of AMG as a sports car and performance brand of Mercedes-Benz
• High-performance car in the spirit of the legendary 500 E
• Premiere at IAA from 14 to 24 September 1995

25 years ago: The 210 model series E 50 AMG high-performance saloon premieres

Driving force of the Miracle on the Rhine: Mercedes-Benz L 319 and O 319 premiere in 1955

• Van and minibus round off the product range with light commercial vehicles
• Both are market leaders between 1955 and 1968
• Efficient diesel engines prevail amongst traders
• The front design, also featuring elements from the 300 SL “Gullwing”, brings a smile to many faces nowadays

Driving force of the Miracle on the Rhine: Mercedes-Benz L 319 and O 319 premiere in 1955

35 years ago: 124 model series estate celebrates its premiere

• Nowadays, it’s a popular, useful, modern classic with cult factor
• First Mercedes-Benz estate, called the E-Class from 1993
• Presentation at the 1985 International Motor Show

35 years ago: 124 model series estate celebrates its premiere