Techno Classica 2014: more than 30 racing cars to celebrate 120 years of Mercedes-Benz motor racing history

120 years of Mercedes-Benz motor racing history have produced a timeline of extraordinary victories which since 1894 also stand for outstanding innovations in racing technology. At this year’s Techno Classica show in Essen (26 to 30 March 2014) Mercedes-Benz Classic celebrates this incomparable string of magical moments in engineering history with a presentation encompassing more than 30 racing cars from all periods and disciplines of motor sport. This unique kaleidoscope of motor racing history will be an illustrious highlight of the 26th world show for vintage and classic motor cars. The 4,800 square-metre Mercedes-Benz exhibition stand will be supported by a strong showing of the official German Mercedes-Benz brand clubs.
The 30-plus vehicles from 120 years of motor sport which Mercedes-Benz Classic is displaying at the 2014 Techno Classica range from the more than 110-year-old Mercedes-Simplex to the Grand Prix racing car of the last season. No classic motor show has ever before seen such an armada of racing cars from Mercedes-Benz brand history. “Techno Classica, as one of the most important venues for historical automotive culture in the entire world, is the befitting setting for this excellent presentation of original competition cars from twelve decades,” emphasises Michael Bock, Head of Mercedes-Benz Classic.