Insurance company Budget Direct recently studied seven of the longest-surviving cars in the world. SL-Class was on the list.

Thanks to some parental guidance and the lack of Mercedes tuners, the founder behind Brabus was set on a path to history.

Mercedes’ 3000 horsepower, 44.5-liter V12, triple axle, 1930s beast will turn heads at the U.K. festival, July 12-15. 

Fifty years ago, the independent tuner was born, and ended up building some of the greatest Mercedes models of all time. 

Mercedes has seen many highs and lows in their long and storied history.

The A-Class had only been in existence for a year, but MB wanted to build something spicy to help promote the car and the new platform.

With two days to go left on bidding, $27,300 is the highest wager so far for this beautiful 1968 250SL.