STUTTGART/SHANGHAI (October 21, 2024) – At The City of Genius show in Shanghai on October 19, 2024, Mercedes-Benz and Moncler took the bold next step in their collaboration. Alongside the launch of the brand campaign, “Past Forward. Where the Future is Driven by the Past”, the partners unveiled a one-off art piece, “Project G-Class Past II Future”, inspired by NIGO. It’s based on a G-Class from the 90s that was completely restored. NIGO reworked numerous design elements inside and out to revive the design and brings it into the cultural landscape of the present. The G-Class Past II Future is a new G-Class model with a limited run of only 20 cars and is inspired by the art piece. At the show, the audience also got a sneak preview of Moncler’s new collection of urban, gender-neutral fashion designed by Mercedes-Benz and Moncler together with NIGO. Both the limited-edition G-Class and the capsule collection will be launched in April 2025. Alongside Mercedes-Benz and NIGO, the Shanghai event additionally hosted several other artists, who presented their own respective collaborations with Moncler: A$AP Rocky and Willow Smith, Edward Enninful (OBE), FRGMT by Hiroshi Fujiwara, Gilga Farm by Donald Glover, LuLu Li and Palm Angels. In addition to the Moncler Genius 2024 lineup, special showcases were presented by Rick Owens and Jil Sander. Continue reading
ZURICH (October 7, 2024) – Bonhams is excited to offer, for charity, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team (reference IW38830, circa 2024), worn on the podium by legendary British Formula One™ driver and IWC Schaffhausen ambassador Lewis Hamilton after his record-breaking ninth win at the 2024 Silverstone Grand Prix. Continue reading
ATLANTA (October 4, 2024) – Today, Mercedes-Benz entities in the United States announced a donation of $500,000 to the American Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene. This contribution underscores a steadfast commitment from Mercedes-Benz to positively impact communities where U.S. facilities and operations are located and where employees, dealers and customers live and work. Continue reading
AFFALTERBACH/ADENAU (October 2, 2024) – The Mercedes-AMG ONE has been the fastest production car on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife since October 2022 and has been unrivalled ever since. The only rival is the ONE itself. Now Mercedes‑AMG brand ambassador and DTM driver Maro Engel has once again significantly improved the lap time he set. With an officially measured and notarised time of 6:29.090 minutes for the 20.832-kilometre track, the hypercar with Formula 1™ technology beat its own record for production vehicles by over five seconds. This makes the Mercedes‑AMG ONE the first road car to beat the magic mark of 6:30 minutes. It is also the only series hybrid hypercar to date to have taken on the world’s most demanding racetrack and is the undisputed leader in the super-sports-car class. Continue reading
As part of the Formula 1™ Singapore Grand Prix, Mercedes‑AMG presents the highly exclusive 2025 AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ “Motorsport Collectors Edition.” With numerous unique design elements and details, it creates a close link to the Mercedes‑AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Even the Obsidian Black Metallic paint is inspired by the team’s current Formula 1™ race car. The same applies to the hand-painted star pattern with silver Mercedes stars that adorn the side and rear of the vehicle and the PETRONAS-colored accents that extend from the front fenders over the beltline to the roof. The front splitter, air inlet flics of the front fascia, side sill panels and rear diffuser also feature PETRONAS-colored accents. Continue reading
Actor and director Bradley Cooper is the star of a short film that will spearhead a new brand campaign for Mercedes-Benz featuring the all-new G 580 with EQ Technology. The film showcases the essence of the G-Class through a dramatic action sequence and unites the adventure of driving the new model, whether traversing rugged terrain or city streets. It also highlights the boundless capability of the off-road icon and underscores the vision of empowering individuals to purse their own path without fear of failure. The Hollywood superstar – a passionate G-Class driver for years – attended the world premiere event in Los Angeles. The premiere was accompanied with a product campaign launch and continues for market launch. Continue reading
• His & hers family ownership • 60,700 miles • Stamped maintenance booklet • Freshly serviced
THE PINNACLE OF AN AUTOMOTIVE ICON If the 80s were about affluence, power and opulence, there were few cars better suited to express it than the W126 S-Class. It was big. It was luxurious. It was sleek. But it was also smart. Safe. And as the tagline stated at the time, engineered like no other car in the world. In short, it was uncompromising. It was the Flagship of the Mercedes-Benz product line, commanding a sticker price of over $65,000. With an incredible 12-year production run, no S-Class before or since has captured the essence of what it means to be a flagship for longer. It continues to be used in film and popular culture as the iconic Big-body Benz and doesn’t get much argument when referred to as classic. By the end of its production run in 1991, refinements—in styling, safety, appointments and mechanicals—led to the best of the breed. The flagship 560 SEL still evokes power and panache like few cars throughout history. The 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL presented here is a perfect example of that. It’s been loved and revered by its two family owners to remain a statement of elegance and prestige, but with a classic presence that simply cannot be found in today’s luxury cars.
HISTORY This Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL was purchased new at Rallye Motors in Glen Cove, New York in 1986 by an investment banker in Scarsdale. This car was bought for his wife, but at the same time he purchased a new Arctic White 560 SEL for himself. At the time, the 560 SEL cost nearly $55,000 for an outlay of $110,000 or so (around $320,000 today). In the Gordon Gecko ’80s, this was … good. The wife drove the car for 20 years, amassing just under 60,000 miles until her passing in 2006. The husband kept the car stored in the garage with what appears to be be very little driving until his passing in October of 2023. His longtime mechanic the acquired both this car and the Arctic White one from the estate. This Astral Silver 560 SEL is now being sold for the first time since it left the Rallye Motors lot.
OVERALL CONDITION Because the W126 SEL was so drivable, it stands to reason that many SELs were driven. And driven. And driven. While it’s true that 560 SELs—like any Mercedes-Benz—have legendary durability, finding one with less than 100K miles is somewhat rare. The one listed here is not only a low-mileage example, with less than 61,000 documented miles, but as a testament to its attention to preservation, it retains a complete stamped maintenance booklet. Further exemplifying a properly maintained Mercedes-Benz, it’s had a fresh 60,000 mi. scheduled maintenance. It has all the prerequisites:
It has the original Becker Grand Prix audio system
It has a complete set of manuals
It has an up-to-date, stamped maintenance book
It matches its data card
The car is presented in a classic, tasty combination of Cabernet Red over Palomino leather. Paint, while not original, is in the original color and is deep with high gloss. The bumper was patched and repainted after a minor collision. Absolutely no other damage was sustained. There are some very minor scratched on the hood and trunk lid, and one small shopping cart ding on the right fender. Otherwise the body is exceptionally straight. Brightwork is a mirror finish with no pitting. Original glass is excellent all the way around. Mechanically, it’s a pleasure to drive. It idles smooth, pulls away strong, no engine vibration. There are no leaks, no smoke and no unusual smells. Shifting is clean and silky. There’s none of the lurching that is typical of more tired cars. Braking is superb, sure and straight. The interior is in near perfect condition. Seats are firm with very little wear on the leather. Dash is perfect with no cracks or warping. The Zebrano wood retains a deep polish and shows only minor crackling on the shifter console. Carpets are supple and fresh. All instruments work, including the clock. The trunk is clean with excellent fit and finish. The headliner is clean with no tears or stains. The car has a full set of books and two sets of keys, along with a complete, unmolested first aid kit. It’s everything a 420 SEL should be.
DRIVING IMPRESSIONS The 560 SEL—especially one in this condition—is still perfectly at home in just about any environment where style and grace meet suave and sexy. The first thing you’ll notice is the comfort. Seats are firm and supportive yet comfortable enough for all-day touring. Next you’ll grab the large, leather-wrapped steering wheel and turn the key as the 5.5 liter V8 comes to life. Put the car in drive and the car accelerates with steady power, which is considerable by 1986 standards. It’s not neck-snapping by any means but plenty strong with a wide power band for excellent drivability at moderate speeds. The ride is solid, smooth and quiet. It has a road feel that is lost in modern cars, yet it’s unmistakably a luxury car. In short, it’s a Mercedes-Benz.
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AFFALTERBACH/NARDÒ (August 28, 2024) – Mercedes-AMG is commencing the final phase in the development of the highly exclusive PureSpeed sports car, which celebrated its world premiere as a concept vehicle in Monaco in May 2024. Prototypes of the limited-run model are currently undergoing test drives. It starts on a variety of different roads in northern Italy before heading south to the high-speed test track in Nardò. The radical design, a completely open, two‑seater performance car with neither roof nor windscreen, is a homage to racing and must prove itself on this test program over a total of more than 3,000 kilometers. Continue reading
ATLANTA (August 26, 2024) – The new 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV sets itself apart from the competition and the benchmark in its class by offering an impressive 54 miles of all-electric range, according to EPA certification1. The vehicle is now available at U.S. dealerships starting from $59,9002. Continue reading
Stuttgart/Pebble Beach. The Mercedes‑Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series is the sportiest model in the Maybach brand’s history. Also new is the uniquely cohesive combination of colors and materials for the exterior and interior, with the Maybach pattern as a linking design element. These special accents appear throughout, from front to rear, inside and out. There will be two curated design concepts for the open-top two-seater at market launch: The Mercedes‑Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series Red Ambience is characterized by a new two-tone paint finish of obsidian black metallic over MANUFAKTUR garnet red metallic. In the Mercedes‑Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series White Ambience, obsidian black metallic contrasts with MANUFAKTUR opalite white magno. The exceptionally brilliant red and the elegant white both embody sensuality, beauty and lightness. They perfectly express the philosophy and driving experience of the new model. Other exterior colors are possible upon specific customer request. The interior features sustainably tanned, crystal white MANUFAKTUR Exclusive nappa leather and trim parts in gleaming silver chrome. Market rollout starts in Europe in spring 2025, with other markets to follow. Continue reading
