The “Baby-Benz” as a super sportscar

The 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II was an early highlight in the success story of exclusive sports saloons from Mercedes-Benz’s compact class. 25 years ago, this apogee of the W 201 model series thrilled professionals and the general public alike when it was unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show. The touring car developed for … Read more

Mercedes-Benz L 319: The first van with the three-pointed star

Mercedes-Benz L 319: The first vanwith the three-pointed star

With a gross weight of 3.6 tons and compact dimensions, the new L 319 series wassimply ideal for craftsmen and traders. The German soccer champion is Rot-Weiß Essen, the German chancellor rides in a Mercedes-Benzcar named “Adenauer”. The year is 1955, and the “economic miracle”, initiated by Federal Ministerof Economics, Ludwig Erhardt, and the social … Read more