Mercedes Memories in Maastricht

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The story is well-known: On January 29 1886 Carl Benz filed a patent application for his three-wheel "gas engine-powered vehicle. In 1926 Benz merged with Daimler, who had named his car after Mercédès Jellinek, the daughter of his first big client, thus forming Mercedes-Benz. The emblems of both brands had already been combined a year earlier; the three-pointed star of the Mercedes with the laurel wreath of Benz became the emblem we still know today, a version of which is seen on the photo above taken in May 1925.
Benz’ 1886 patent is generally regarded as the automobile's "birth certificate", making 2011 the 125th birthday of Mercedes Benz. The first event of the year that kicks off the celebrations will be Interclassics & Topmobiel, starting this Friday in Maastricht. There will be a fantastic array of antique and classic Mercedes-Benz’ on display. Well worth a visit. PreWarCar will be there also. A good opportunity to come and talk to us.

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