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Historic jubilee at the Bremen plant: Six millionth Mercedes-Benz model rolls off the assembly line

By | Published Monday, 14 November 2011

Automobile production at the Mercedes-Benz Bremen facility began back in 1978, the first model built here being a T-Modell (wagon) version of the E-Class W 123 series. After a prestigious history of 33 years, the 6,000,000th vehicle rolled off the assembly line at the beginning of November. The milestone model is a GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY in Calcit White exterior paint finish. Alongside the GLK range, Mercedes-Benz also produces the C-Class Limousine, T-Modell & Coupe, the E-Class Coupe & Cabriolet, the new SLK and the current generation SL (R 230) at Bremen. The plant is the largest private employer in the northwestern region of Germany, with 12,700 workers. In 2010, an impressive 257,000 Mercedes-Benz cars came out of the factory. In 2011, the staff was extended with the creation of 350 new jobs. Moreover, the reputed J.D. Power institute awarded the Bremen facility the title of Best European Vehicle Production Factory for the high level of product quality.


Source: Daimler AG

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CLASSIC: the 1955 alloy-bodied, chassis no.21 300 SL Racing uncovered

By | Published Monday, 10 October 2011


Remember the classic 300 SL Racing of 1955, the last one (chassis no. 21) missing from the series of 29 alloy-bodied units built between 1954 and 1957? Well, after we revealed in September that it was found in a barn in Santa Monica, California, after more than 40 years of utter silence, we have now come across several pictures showcasing the beauty. Although it looks to be in a quite bad, rusty shape, this 300 SL Racing series model appears to be structurally integral (theoretically!) and offers a solid base for an impecable makeover. The restoration process will be carried out by Rudi Koniczek and it will certainly take some time: two to four years. All that heavy work will be worth in the end, as the car will return to its original glory.

Check out more photos after the jump!




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