On Wednesday 4th June we will celebrate the original – and for many the ultimate – car company: Mercedes-Benz.

Stuttgart’s storied marque has long stood out as the pinnacle of engineering quality and overall excellence, continuing to set new standards for both luxury and performance from the turn of the 20th century right up to the present day. Mercedes-Benz has led the way on many fronts, including on the race-track – it was after all, the first German brand to win Le Mans with the 300SL. It’s also long been the go-to brand for the world’s rich and famous: from the mighty supercharged 500k of the 1930s, to the 300SL ‘Gullwing’ – a roadgoing version of the Le Mans winner, and for many the first supercar – to the imposing 600 Grosser limousine of the ‘60s and ‘70s.

For over 120 years, the three-pointed star has stood for unparalleled quality, opulence and engineering might. Its innovative products have stood the test of time as iconic pieces of industrial design.

For this display, we will bring together the key icons from Mercedes’s past in the grounds of the HAC – from the iconic classics of yesteryear to modern performance icons. These machines will park up alongside the concours cars, adding further star appeal to the capital’s leading automotive summer garden party.

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