by Karl LudvigsenImages from Ludvigsen Library and Daimler ArchivesSensational racing successes in the mid-1950s advertised the robust  revival of Daimler-Benz to a world recovering from a ruinous war in which the Allies had nearly obliterated the…

Mercedes-Benz Type 180 Ponton Article by Gary AndersonPhotography by David Gooley The new Mercedes-Benz Type 180 brought prosperity back to Daimler-Benz and set new standards for safety in car design.Success comes when you start with a good thing,…

Back to Gloryby Sidney VallonPhotography by Mark Elias and Paul HowardMy 1954 300b Adenauer My love for Mercedes-Benz cars started at a very young age. My dad was from Munich, Germany, and as a boy, I remember him collecting cars. We owned a 1933…

1968-1976 W115 SedansPractical and Reliable, Gasoline or DieselA buyers guide to 1968-1976 220s, 230s, 240s, and 300s Article by Pierre HedaryPhotography by Stewart CarterBoth practical family heads and economical taxi drivers instantly wanted the “…

The Classic CenterMichael Kunz Tangible Examples of Our HeritagePlanning for Amelia Island and Pebble BeachAs we continue with the celebrations of the 125 years of innovation since Karl Benz patented the first practical vehicle powered by an…

Modern Tech Ken Adams   The ABCs of Active Body Suspension   Active suspension systems are becoming more popular these days, so it seems appropriate to review the technology-rich Active Body Control systems (ABC) and Airmatic. Mercedes-Benz has been…

The Automuseum of Dr. Carl BenzArticle and Photography by Ted Wuerthner The 2010 MBCA trip to Stuttgart announced in The Star was just too good to pass up. I had been to Stuttgart several times and enjoyed the Mercedes-Benz museums in 1977 and 2000…

1931 Mercedes-BenzMannheim 370SA Rare Classic Then, A Class Winner Now Article and Photography by Terry Trowbridge One of the least-seen models of prewar Mercedes-Benz cars, the Mannheim 370S Sport Cabriolet resulted from the merger of Daimler and…

President’s Message Rodger Van Ness   MBCA Wants Your Input   During my career one of the most productive exercises  during field member staff meetings was brainstorming to work on challenges.  The challenge(s) would be presented to the group and…

Old SchoolPierre Hedary Transistorized Ignition SystemsBetween Points and Computers From 1969, Mercedes-Benz decided that normal points, condenser, and coil were simply not enough. For its prestigious 6- and 8-cylinder engines, a more advanced,…