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In the world of classic cars, sustainability is more than just a buzzword; it is a lived practice that can significantly increase the value and lifespan of historic vehicles. For classic car owners, incorporating environmentally friendly materials and techniques into restoration and maintenance also offers an opportunity not only to preserve their beloved vehicle, but…
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We would like to introduce you to Mercedes racing, where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. For lovers of Mercedes-Benz classic cars, the history of racing is pure fascination and allows the reader of this blog to understand the reasons for the decades of success of the Mercedes-Benz brand. In this article, Niemöller, your…
When the term Mercedes SL is mentioned, the image of a lively sports car with a powerful engine immediately springs to mind. The term SL-Class was introduced in the mid-1990s. Originally, the abbreviation “SL” stood for “super-light”, but was increasingly translated as “sports light”. As early as the early 1950s, Mercedes developers and engineers were…
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Depending on what kind of car you drive, there are various options for registration. In addition to the standard license plates, there are special license plates such as the H license plate or the E license plate, each of which offers different advantages and disadvantages. With an H registration, there is an “H” on the…
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Today we are looking at the history of Mercedes-Benz. Today, it is hard to imagine the roads without the Stuttgart-based company’s cars. But it was a long road with many ups and downs before the car became a global success. It is not possible to say exactly when the first automobile was developed, as the…
Classic car fans know that the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is based on the 180 model and was once developed as an elegant touring roadster for the top ten thousand. The year was 1954 when the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL with its unmistakable hood was presented to an enthusiastic public. Under this beautiful hood was a completely…
Functioning brakes are the be-all and end-all when it comes to driving safely on the road. A faulty or worn braking device puts yourself and other road users in danger. But even if an accident caused by worn brake discs or a malfunctioning brake unit only results in damage to the bodywork, this can lead…
The Mercedes 190 SL is one of the first series from Mercedes with a self-supporting body. Built from 1955, the 190 SL is a touring sports car that was already very popular at the time. Equipped with a more powerful engine than its predecessor, the 180, and slightly upgraded on the inside, it also stood…
Attention hobby mechanics! Do you restore a classic car in your spare time? Then you’re probably familiar with this! Whenever you need a certain small part (e.g. the sealing ring for the inlet valve) for installation, you can’t find it. Something like that can spoil the fun of wrenching. You can avoid this in future…
A world without spare parts for classic cars Imagine a world without spare parts for classic cars: You own a beautiful classic car, a real gem. You spend a lot of time maintaining it, caring for it. Taking your car for its next joyride to the outside is only a few hours of work away.…
