“Pebble Beach Automotive Week is one of the most important international platforms for exclusive automotive culture, from fascinating classics to inspiring innovations. The presence of Mercedes-Benz in 2024 with various brands also stands for this. A particular highlight is the C 111-II from 1970: With Wankel engine, high-tech materials, breathtaking performance and a futuristic design, it is a fascinating time machine today.
It brings the visionary spirit from 1970 to life. We are bringing this innovative sports car with 257 kW (350 hp) after more than 50 years to Pebble Beach for the first time. This is a true super sports car with a top speed of up to 300 km/h – back in 1970!“ Marcus Breitschwerdt, CEO Mercedes-Benz Heritage GmbH It is said that blank cheques were even received in Stuttgart, when the C 111-II experimental vehicle was presented in 1970, but it was never built in series.
The experts at the Mercedes-Benz Classic Centre have now used their unique expertise to restore one of these super sports cars to working order. The Maybach Zeppelin DS 8 brought to Pebble Beach exudes a very different kind of fascination. It is reminiscent of the heyday in the 1930s of Maybach Motorenbau, the company being the nucleus of today’s Mercedes-Maybach luxury brand.
Celebrating its world premiere at Pebble Beach is the new Mercedes-Maybach SL. It will be presented to the public on the Sunday of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance as part of an exclusive event on the “.