The Mercedes-Benz C111 is a series of experimental automobiles produced by Mercedes-Benz in the 1960s and 1970s. The company was experimenting with new engine technologies, including 3 and 4 rotor Wankel engines, diesel engines and turbochargers. The C111 platform was the testbed for these technologies.
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Photo Archive Vol. 2 – Experimental Land Speed Project T80
The T80 was a six-wheeled vehicle built by Mercedes-Benz, developed and designed by Ferdinand Porsche and completed in 1939. It was intended to break the world land speed record, but never made the attempt, the project having been overtaken by the outbreak of World War
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Photo Archive Vol. 1 – The Mercedes You May Not Know…
As illustrious as the past Mercedes-Benz has is, and as well organized and available as the German juggernaut has remained over the past century through wonderful programs like the Classic Center, there are still many rare bits of its history that even its most ardent
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The 17th Porsche Gmünd Coupe by Scott Grundfor
There are many important cars a restorer restores and particular ones he will remember vividly. Some will be remembered for rough spots during the process, some for the friendships and stories acquired over the months of problem solving…and some simply because they are the last
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Remembering Phil Hill’s 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico by Scott Grundfor
Note: Full Photo Gallery At The Bottom Of This Article The car detailed here, one that we restored in Panorama City in the late 80’s, is one of three 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico Carrera Panamericana Vignale Berlinettas (there were four built in total, one was
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