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![1993 MCC Smart Eco-Speedster & Eco-Sprinter](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_1f934851d44546b6b9e25b686c2b6613~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_1f934851d44546b6b9e25b686c2b6613~mv2.webp)
1993 MCC Smart Eco-Speedster & Eco-Sprinter
The Smart brand has led a troubled existence, and this is where it all started. The problem with concept cars is that they tend to show...
![1993 Mercedes-Benz Vision A 93 by I.DE.A](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_85a3ea4ae5ed47d79055051a2b5d80da~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_85a3ea4ae5ed47d79055051a2b5d80da~mv2.webp)
1993 Mercedes-Benz Vision A 93 by I.DE.A
Two running prototypes (Hybrid engine and petrol version) were developed and built by I.DE.A Institute on Mercedes' styling. "Rethinking...
![1993 Mercedes-Benz Coupe Concept](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_1bf8b3c0a2ef4fce8e63d8e0d75f4974~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_1bf8b3c0a2ef4fce8e63d8e0d75f4974~mv2.webp)
1993 Mercedes-Benz Coupe Concept
In 1993, it was time for something new for Mercedes-Benz, and the coupe concept it showed at the Geneva Motor Show turned out to be just...
![1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Sport Coupe by Karmann](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_9e1471fe284e4168873f63cca6fd040c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_9e1471fe284e4168873f63cca6fd040c~mv2.webp)
1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Sport Coupe by Karmann
Following the historical SL gull-wing door, which Mercedes built from 1954 to 1957, Karmann designed a gull-wing door based on the 300 SC...
![1994 Mercedes-Benz S 500 Shooting Brake](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_d9d19e535e1b45aa989270bf4ef9e964~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_d9d19e535e1b45aa989270bf4ef9e964~mv2.webp)
1994 Mercedes-Benz S 500 Shooting Brake
1994 Mercedes-Benz S 500 Shooting Brake was created in 1994 and shown at the 1995 Geneva Motor Show. It was built on a 1992 W140 coupé...
![1994 Mercedes-Benz SLK I / SLK II](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_63be325fc4524eafb844e0192339bb2a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_63be325fc4524eafb844e0192339bb2a~mv2.webp)
1994 Mercedes-Benz SLK I / SLK II
In 1994, Mercedes-Benz released two roadster visions: the SLK I and SLK II concepts. SLK I Concept SLK II Concept The facts Vehicle 1:...
![1994 Mercedes-Benz MCC](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_042f8ce494c44a76be4b3a8a5dd3c19e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_042f8ce494c44a76be4b3a8a5dd3c19e~mv2.webp)
1994 Mercedes-Benz MCC
The1994 Mercedes-Benz MCC (Micro Compact Car) came in two variations: Eco-Sprinter and Eco-Speedster. MCC Eco-Sprinter MCC Eco-Speedster...
![1994 Mercedes-Benz FCC](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_98336ccbdcde476bb2d5ead2220546de~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_98336ccbdcde476bb2d5ead2220546de~mv2.webp)
1994 Mercedes-Benz FCC
At the 1994 "Family Car" exhibition in Beijing, Mercedes-Benz presented a compact car concept specially developed for the future Chinese...
![1995 Mercedes-Benz VRC (Vario Research Car)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_1fb5f1bd211940e197d2bf7d6535ad4d~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_1fb5f1bd211940e197d2bf7d6535ad4d~mv2.webp)
1995 Mercedes-Benz VRC (Vario Research Car)
At the Geneva Motor Show in 1995, Mercedes-Benz revealed a revolutionary new research vehicle whose basic concept continues to set it...
![1995 Mercedes-Benz Vision 2005 Truck by Colani](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_e54b7f6f076e408e8927d769a53da0a3~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_e54b7f6f076e408e8927d769a53da0a3~mv2.webp)
1995 Mercedes-Benz Vision 2005 Truck by Colani
The Mercedes-Benz Vision 2005 by Colani had a convenient entry into the cabin through the side door and side aerodynamic pylons,...
![1996 Mercedes-Benz F-200 Imagination](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_f0a483ef656b4a13bda412b66aacbc9f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_f0a483ef656b4a13bda412b66aacbc9f~mv2.webp)
1996 Mercedes-Benz F-200 Imagination
Making its North American debut at the 1997 Chicago show was the Mercedes-Benz F200 coupe concept. The F200 used a "drive-by-wire"...
![1996 Mercedes-Benz AAV](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_001d4fe0a8a7489e8243d4729205a82c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_001d4fe0a8a7489e8243d4729205a82c~mv2.webp)
1996 Mercedes-Benz AAV
The AVV was shown and very well received at the 1996 LA Auto Show, and the Detroit Auto Show was awarded Best in Show. The AAV focused on...
![1996 Mercedes-Benz Heuliez Intruder](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_b5a4d2b69b2a493a9fa5ebc4f1746afc~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_b5a4d2b69b2a493a9fa5ebc4f1746afc~mv2.webp)
1996 Mercedes-Benz Heuliez Intruder
The Intruder was powered by a 210-horsepower 6-cylinder engine mated to a 4-speed automatic gearbox based on Mercedes-Benz mechanics. The...
![1997 Mercedes-Benz Maybach](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_08f540cb542f4a10adc00ff2c74097ea~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_08f540cb542f4a10adc00ff2c74097ea~mv2.webp)
1997 Mercedes-Benz Maybach
Luxury finds a new language with the 1997 Mercedes-Benz Maybach presented at the Tokyo Motor Show. It was a chauffeur-driven...
![1997 Mercedes-Benz F-300 (Life Jet)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_bf56d3eb6c734fc19431c4de6489282c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_bf56d3eb6c734fc19431c4de6489282c~mv2.webp)
1997 Mercedes-Benz F-300 (Life Jet)
The 1997 Mercedes-Benze F-300 Life-Jet was a dynamic driving pleasure on three wheels. It was equipped with the cornering dynamics of a...
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![1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SLX Shooting Brake by Frua](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_af0a0e6ddcfa4739bac387894260662d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_230,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ab08cf_af0a0e6ddcfa4739bac387894260662d~mv2.webp)
1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SLX Shooting Brake by Frua
In 1966, the Turin coachbuilder Pietro Frua, a prominent car designer in Italy in the 1960s, presented a coach built 230 SLX Shooting...
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![1999 Mercedes-Benz Vision SLR](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_cd5d7a69e9a5427eb23af43a8e2537da~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/ab08cf_cd5d7a69e9a5427eb23af43a8e2537da~mv2.webp)
1999 Mercedes-Benz Vision SLR
Exclusive sports car: 1999 Mercedes-Benz Vision SLR Vehicle: Vision SLR When: January 1999 Where: North American International Auto Show,...
![1999 Mercedes-Benz Necar-4](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_8773b3220d354e39b25996789576e7d8~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_8773b3220d354e39b25996789576e7d8~mv2.webp)
1999 Mercedes-Benz Necar-4
For the first time, the appearance of an electric current during hydrogen with oxygen was observed by the English physicist William Grody...
![1928 Mercedes-Benz 630K Sedanca de Ville by Castagna](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_af9357ce3ded46179c1e104cce342ff3~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_af9357ce3ded46179c1e104cce342ff3~mv2.webp)
1928 Mercedes-Benz 630K Sedanca de Ville by Castagna
One of Castagna’s great masterpieces was this 1927 Mercedes-Benz Model K Town Car bodied for Millionaire Oklahoma oilman Charles Murray....
![World's Largest "Shooting Brake" Archive (Part 2 of 3)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ab08cf_bceee02813ef4ec495fb4cce3986fa78~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_320,h_187,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/ab08cf_bceee02813ef4ec495fb4cce3986fa78~mv2.webp)
World's Largest "Shooting Brake" Archive (Part 2 of 3)
The auto industry hasn't a single universal definition for a "shooting brake." Long story short, there's confusion between what...
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc0cee_1dc26f5ce5b648bd8c34971120ca0b75~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc0cee_1dc26f5ce5b648bd8c34971120ca0b75~mv2.webp)
![1979 Colani Sea Ranger](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc0cee_1dc26f5ce5b648bd8c34971120ca0b75~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc0cee_1dc26f5ce5b648bd8c34971120ca0b75~mv2.webp)
1979 Colani Sea Ranger
The 1979 Colani Sea Ranger was just one of the many crazy ideas to erupt from the head of the prolific German designer Luigi Colani. So...
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc0cee_ccf9549d3ac7491596bc7668b6a67797~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc0cee_ccf9549d3ac7491596bc7668b6a67797~mv2.webp)
![1981 Mercedes Auto 2000](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc0cee_ccf9549d3ac7491596bc7668b6a67797~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc0cee_ccf9549d3ac7491596bc7668b6a67797~mv2.webp)
1981 Mercedes Auto 2000
Mercedes’ solution was an huge Kammback — the name of the body style originates from the research conducted by German car aerodynamicist...
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc0cee_a210a2fff5c640f890c239c5789f45b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/bc0cee_a210a2fff5c640f890c239c5789f45b6~mv2.webp)
![1979 Mercedes-Benz Schulz Studie CW311](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc0cee_a210a2fff5c640f890c239c5789f45b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc0cee_a210a2fff5c640f890c239c5789f45b6~mv2.webp)
1979 Mercedes-Benz Schulz Studie CW311
The B&B (Mercedes-Benz) CW311 was designed by Eberhard Schulz and built at Rainer Buchmann's tuning garage in Germany. It made its debut...
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![1991 Mercedes-Benz C112](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc0cee_f382722841c74a1a8646bb9500b81f0c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_320,h_240,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/bc0cee_f382722841c74a1a8646bb9500b81f0c~mv2.webp)
1991 Mercedes-Benz C112
For the 1990 racing season in Group C, Mercedes-Benz, in cooperation with the Swiss Sauber team. Quite successfully: the team was world...
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