60th Anniversary of the iconic 190 SL Mercedes Mercedes-Benz World Brooklands

Mercedes 190 SL 60th Anniversary get together at Mercedes-Benz World, Brooklands, Surrey Sunday 24th May 2015.
By: The Mercedes-Benz Club Limited
 
WEYBRIDGE, U.K. - May 17, 2015 - PRLog -- 60th Anniversary get together of the iconic 190 SL Mercedes

The Mercedes-Benz Club's 60th Anniversary Celebration of the 190 SL has become an international event, with entrants coming from Ireland, France, Switzerland and Singapore. Owners and enthusiasts for what was actually Mercedes' first post-war two-seater roadster will be heading for Mercedes-Benz World, at the old Brooklands race track in Surrey, on Sunday May 24.

Over 70 vehicles have entered so far with several 190 SL’s entered dating back to the first year of production in 1955.  One vehicle has been in the same family for 50 years and another 44 years.

These vehicles will start arriving at Mercedes-Benz World from 8 am and will be on display to the public until around 4.30 pm.

Admission Free.

The day's programme will include parade laps on the MB World circuit, high-speed track demonstrations, technical and restoration advice, a 'people's favourite' competition, Monaco Grand Prix shown in the Cinema and the day will culminate with a group photograph on the original banking circuit in The Brooklands Museum.

Originally displayed in prototype form at the New York Motor Show in 1954, the first production 190SL was released in May 1955 and apart from a few, mainly cosmetic, changes it continued remarkably unchanged over the next eight years. Despite a production run of over 25,000 between 1955 and 1963, the 190SL remains the neglected model in the SL series, overshadowed by its larger and more powerful siblings the 300SL Gullwing and roadster. Though not a sports car in the true sense, its body weight and engine size limiting performance, the real enthusiast has always known that the 190SL is not only a very beautiful car but also a very comfortable and reliable tourer which is more than capable of coping with modern traffic.

The Mercedes-Benz Club

The Club has over 10,000 Members and organises a huge range of events for them – including national and international rallies, a national concours competition and lots of social events, including local pub meetings and participation in shows and rallies in the UK, Ireland and Europe.

It is the only UK club recognised by Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd and Daimler AG. Founded in 1952, it is the oldest Mercedes club in the world and caters for Mercedes-Benz cars of all ages. It publishes a monthly, full colour, 80-plus page, A4 magazine and offers an exclusive range of Club merchandise – on sale at the NEC.

The Club provides a comprehensive range of technical support for its Members via Model Register Captains and Technical Advisers, plus forums and a searchable Technical Reference Library on the Members’ pages of its website. Members also receive the Club Directory, which includes the ‘Good Garage Guide’ of Members’ recommendations.

Club Members can take advantage of preferential terms from a wide range of companies and organisations. These include exclusive insurance policies plus discounts from appointed Mercedes-Benz dealers,hotel groups, ferry operators and oncar accessories. And the Club has just announced a scheme to offer its Members tuition from the Institute of Advanced Motorists.

To join the Mercedes-Benz Club please call 0845 6032660 or visit

http://www.mercedes-benz-club.co.uk

Notice to editors: For more press information or photos please call 01483 481836 or e-mail chris.bass@mercedes-benz-club.co.uk

The photo attached to this e-mail is of the 2014 190SL Day at Mercedes-Benz World.

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