Mercedes-Benz Classic Center

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workshop photo

Two mechanics work on a Mercedes-Benz sedan from the 1960s at the Classic Center in Germany.

The company also has a Classic Center branch in Irvine, California. (I chatted with a German mechanic who'd worked in Irvine for a year on an exchange program.)

sports cars photo

At any given moment, some cars at the Classic Center are likely to be undergoing restoration for the Mercedes-Benz Museum, which is located only a few kilometers away.

Other vehicles are restored for private collectors, for independent museums, or for sale to wealthy auto enthusiasts who visit the Classic Center's showroom.

race car photo

This Mercedes-Benz race car from the early years of the 20th Century was undergoing repairs during my visit.

300SL Gullwing photo

In this picture, a mechanic welds a tubular frame behind a 300SL Gullwing sports car.

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Mercedes-Benz Classic Center - Introduction

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Random facts and figures about the Classic Center

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