| |  | | | | | |  | | | | | | August 22, 1888: Gottlieb Daimler and William Steinway met to discuss in detail the possibility of licensing production of Cannstatt engines in the United States. "Had a long talk with Daimler", Steinway would later note in his travel diary. On September 29, 1888, piano manufacturer Steinway subsequently established the Daimler Motor Company on Long Island, New York. Thus began the history of Daimler in North America, 125 years ago – just two years after the birth of the automobile. Daimler's participation in the Chicago World Fair of 1893 further boosted the sales of the American Daimler engines. The modified version of the Daimler "wire-wheel car" displayed at the fair was also the first working automobile to be displayed to the American public.
Read more  | | | | | |  | | | | | |  | | | | | | Owning a treasured vintage Mercedes-Benz comes with a sense of pride' accomplishment and fulfillment. But as times progress, we sometimes feel the need of change. When it's time to pass on the keys to your cherished piece of automotive history to the next delighted owner, you can entrust your classic Mercedes-Benz automobile to our sales specialists. We're always in the market for both the next high-end, Concours-ready display car as well as a completely run-down barn find treasure – just email us at classiccenter@mbusa.com or give us a call at 1-866-622-5277.
Contact us | | | |  | | | |  | | | | | The classic hard top storage cart is back. | | | Who says your passion for Mercedes-Benz has to stop at the garage? Replete with the understated elegance for which Mercedes-Benz is known, holiday ornaments from Mercedes-Benz Classic bring your enthusiasm for the Silver Star to the festive tinsel of the holidays.
This set of two silver-toned, glass holiday ornaments painted from within with scenes of the legendary 1952 Carrera Panamericana long-distance race where the 300 SL W194 achieved a double victory, is hung by silver ribbons and features the Mercedes-Benz star logo and "Special Edition 2012" printed inside. Each ornament is 3.9" in diameter. Available while supplies last.
Order your ornaments today | | | | | |  | | | | | 2014 Classic Calendar | | | Through an international photo competition, Classic owners and enthusiasts the world over contributed the stunning photography of Mercedes-Benz Classic vehicles, making the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Classic calendar truly a calendar 'from fans for fans'. An international jury comprised of automotive photographers and classic experts selected the 12 winning images, after a pre-selection round by fans on Facebook. The end result is simply impressive.
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