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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 08:03 AM
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[Video] Where Benzes Are Born

Short video of the Alabama plant of where the ML, GL and R vehicles are born.


VelociRaptor, you in any of these shots ?
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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No sir, but I was at work that day within feet of the camera.
Thats the facility that makes it all happen and the people that puts it all in motion.
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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The best part for the rest of us is the 6-8 lane highway for several miles on either side of the plant. One of these days we will stop.

Wayne
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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No sir, but I was at work that day within feet of the camera.
Thats the facility that makes it all happen and the people that puts it all in motion.
Too bad. You could have become a celebrity on this board Either way; thanks for all your efforts. You guys make some nice vehicles for the rest of us
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Nice video! Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for being a customer.
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