Do you know what the Mercedes-Benz star means?
07-12-2003, 01:04 PM
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That's good to know!
Several people have asked me what the three pointed star meant, and all were shocked and amazed that I didn't know (Being the motor-geek that I am...). I like to understand as much relkevant history as possible with each car that I've owned. Thanks for the info!
Best regards,
Matt
Best regards,
Matt
07-13-2003, 06:43 AM
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And do you know who "Mercedes" was?
She was Benz's daughter. Before, the car was Daimler-Benz, but when Benz had his daughter named Mercedes, he also named the car after her.
She was Benz's daughter. Before, the car was Daimler-Benz, but when Benz had his daughter named Mercedes, he also named the car after her.
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07-13-2003, 03:44 PM
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And do you know who "Mercedes" was?
She was Benz's daughter. Before, the car was Daimler-Benz, but when Benz had his daughter named Mercedes, he also named the car after her.
And do you know who "Mercedes" was?
She was Benz's daughter. Before, the car was Daimler-Benz, but when Benz had his daughter named Mercedes, he also named the car after her.
07-14-2003, 12:53 AM
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2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)
The adoption of the name "Mercedes" (without accents) came in 1900/01.
Mércèdes was the eleven year old daughter of Emil Jellinek, an Austrian
Jew, who was a passionate motorcar sportsman and competitor, racing
under the pseudonym "Monsieur Mércèdes". He was also a salesman of
genius whose enthusiasm and brilliant intelligence led to further
improvements in the motorcar. Jellinek wanted Daimler and Maybach to
build an engine that could do 40 km/h. He wanted the engine moved to the
front of the vehicle. He wanted electric ignition instead of a gas-fed glow
tube. And he wanted four cylinders, instead of the standard two. To
encourage compliance for those particular specifications, he guaranteed
sales of six cars. Always, he backed up his demands with guaranteed
sales for compliance. More than any other individual, Jellinek was the
catalyst between the Daimler factory and the customers. In those early
years, Jellinek purchased more than 140 Daimler motorcars. Jellinek
became Daimler's sole distributor outside of Germany, ordering motorcars
for Austria, Hungary, France, Belgium, and the U.S.
Mércèdes was the eleven year old daughter of Emil Jellinek, an Austrian
Jew, who was a passionate motorcar sportsman and competitor, racing
under the pseudonym "Monsieur Mércèdes". He was also a salesman of
genius whose enthusiasm and brilliant intelligence led to further
improvements in the motorcar. Jellinek wanted Daimler and Maybach to
build an engine that could do 40 km/h. He wanted the engine moved to the
front of the vehicle. He wanted electric ignition instead of a gas-fed glow
tube. And he wanted four cylinders, instead of the standard two. To
encourage compliance for those particular specifications, he guaranteed
sales of six cars. Always, he backed up his demands with guaranteed
sales for compliance. More than any other individual, Jellinek was the
catalyst between the Daimler factory and the customers. In those early
years, Jellinek purchased more than 140 Daimler motorcars. Jellinek
became Daimler's sole distributor outside of Germany, ordering motorcars
for Austria, Hungary, France, Belgium, and the U.S.
07-14-2003, 01:06 AM
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MERCEDES DETAILS
Things MB enthusiasts should know about Mercedes history and latest Seven Speed Transmission:
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07-14-2003, 01:19 AM
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They should also do a little research on facts prior to publication...
Mr. Jellinek would've been seriously PO'd had he discovered Mrs. J had been playing hide the weiner with Karl Benz.
Mr. Jellinek would've been seriously PO'd had he discovered Mrs. J had been playing hide the weiner with Karl Benz.
07-14-2003, 08:43 PM
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2002 CLK 55 AMG Coupe ;)
Do you know what the Mercedes-Benz star means?
Yes:
A rapidly declining value - unfortunately, because of the declining quality of what the star logo represents.
Yes:
A rapidly declining value - unfortunately, because of the declining quality of what the star logo represents.
