5 Famous Mercedes-Benz Vehicles

Ringo Starr's Mercedes 190

In its most stock form, the 190e is a rather boring brick of a mobile. But, Ringo had other plans for it. Upon receipt, he proceeded to employ a custom auto shop to fit a widebody to its frame and added black accents and black wheels. It also got fitted with the bigger, 2.3l engine. He eventually passed the vehicle down to his wife and then down to his son. Once the vehicle served its life with the Starr family, it made its way to the Mercedes Museum in Stuttgart where it puts on a static display of iconic Benz history. 

Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman

This was the ultimate stretched luxury sedan that lasted a couple of decades. Though the period of production was long the numbers were limited with only 3,000 being built. It came with a hydraulically operated moonroof, windows, trunk, and doors which placed it well ahead of its time. Elvis Presley was one of the few famous owners of this famous vehicle. 

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

This vehicle was first introduced in 1954 at the New York Auto show. It was considered the fastest production car of its day with an astounding 3-liter six, producing 222 horsepower. The vehicle got its name from the upward opening doors. These were built for the car on purpose to accommodate the door sills and chassis. Only 1,400 were ever made. 

Mercedes-Benz W25 Silver Arrow

True motorsports fans know this car well. The interesting story behind the name is that it was given to it by the motoring press. During the Nurburgring race of 1934, the rules indicated that the car could have a min weight of 750kg. The Mercedes choice car came in at a just 751kg. Alfred Neubauer stripped the white paint off the car and not only did the car win the race, but it also looked stunning in complete silver. Thus was born the name: Silver Arrow.  

Benz-Patent Motorwagen

The first motor vehicle ever produced. Now, if that's not famous then we're not sure what you would call that! Iconic? Yes. Historical? Definitely! This was a three-wheeled carriage with a single stroke 4-cylinder motor that produced close to 1 horsepower. Only 25 were made and sold for $1,000. 

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