There is a dream line-up of Silverstone Auction’s rare vehicles, that will be on sale at Salon Privé on 4 September. These cars are all part of a special family, which only has members of low-mileage models. So, let’s check out what is happening here.
1986 Porsche 911 SuperSport
This is maybe the star of the show. With just 743 km on the clock this oldie-goldie is surely a stunning one. And now Silverstone Auctions bring the opportunity to own such a beautiful vehicle. Definitely it is a genuine collector’s item without reserve.
Mercedes-Benz 280SE
Maybe this particular Mercedes vehicle is if not the only, then one of the few immaculate vehicles ever seen. This particular model has covered just 5,700 km and all registration, service and maintenance work is documented along with the original order form. Let’s face it. This is a great opportunity to own a special “almost new” 30-year-old Mercedes vehicle
Mercedes-Benz 560SEC
Like its saloon brother, this Mercedes vehicle was also an ’80s icon. In fact, some of you might remember, that this vehicle was the reflection of luxury and style. And this particular model was registered in 1986 and it covered 38,000 km. And of course, along with the vehicle the future owner will also get all the original factory paperwork and service history, proving vehicle’s perfect condition.
Mercedes-Benz 280SLC
The vehicle, supplied new in Germany back in 1975, this rare model has just run 16,500km. But the vehicle also offers incredible red leather interior and stylish white paintwork. And as expected, the vehicle also comes with numerous files and documents, proving its perfect condition throughout its 40-year history.
1988 Daimler Double Six Series III
This beauty comes with three standout highlights. First, the Nardi steering wheel, full respray in Metallic Blue and stylish chrome wire wheels. The vehicle has travelled just 3,297 km and also has all the documents, needed to proof its perfect condition.
Beauties that must be seen. Definitely the new owners are people, who relish style and legendary automobiles.
Source: Silverstone Auctions
Have you ever tried to decipher The Maybach 57 S? The number 57 stands for the total length of the luxury leviathan in decimetres (570 cm or approx 224 inches). It serves as a comprehensive distinction from the Maybach 62 which… well, you do the math. What about the S? Being a Daimler brand, you’d think it’s a reference to the S-Class, but it isn’t. S stands for “Special” and by extension it implies a 6.0-liter V12 engine as opposed to a 5.5 one.
After its stellar world debut at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt last year, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is now entering series production. 
FAB Design has expanded its car makes catalog with the Porsche brand. The renowned Porsche Panamera is the first non-Daimler vehicle that FAB specialists have refined into a true dream car. 
For model year 2010 the smart fortwo cdi has been given a clear power boost, yet it remains just as economical and environmentally friendly as before. In future the state-of-the-art three-cylinder diesel engine will produce 21 percent more power and deliver approximately 18 percent more maximum torque. 
Adistinctive radiator grille with a large star in the middle. Dynamic lateral lines on the flanks. A metallic-painted body that exudes power and excitement. 
Daimler AG has acquired an equity stake of nearly 10 percent of Tesla Motors Inc. This investment deepens the relationship between the inventor of the automobile and the newest member of the global auto industry. Tesla is the only production automaker selling a highway capable electric vehicle in North America and Europe. 
The F-CELL Roadster built by apprentices at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen covered a section of the historic route taken by Bertha Benz on the past weekend. Starting in Mannheim, the fuel cell powered car was driven via Ladenburg and Heidelberg. 
In the search for the optimum hybrid system for the premium motor car, the engineers were already sure of one thing right from the concept phase: a Mercedes-Benz SUV with a hybrid drive would have to share the same typical brand attributes as any other Mercedes vehicle. 
In a hitherto unique project bridging various fields of profession, the trainees of Daimler AG at the Sindelfingen Mercedes-Benz plant have built a Roadster with fuel cell drive. For about a year, more than 150 trainees and dual education system students worked on the overall concept, development, assembly, and completion of the F-CELL Roadster. 
There hasn’t been much good news for the UK midlands motor industry of late – but UK-based electric car specialist Zytek has received a boost with the contract to build and fit the electric drivetrain for the second-generation Smart Fortwo ED at its facility in Fradley, Staffordshire.
The ADAC (German Automobile Association) has awarded its “Gelber Engel 2009” (Yellow Angel) to Daimler AG and its systems partner Continental in the Innovation & Environment category.