Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart

[BTB 500]

We went to the M-B Museum in Stuttgart on Saturday, 9 years since our last visit.

Some interesting changes (I think, or possibly things I didn't notice last time!). They had a number of cars displayed in glass cases in the car park! Plus we had a wander round the "Classic Center" where various older models are for sale ... from 'everyday' R129 and W124 estate to 'exotic' CLK Le Mans car!

Slide show of some pics here:

2015 Visit Slideshow by BillG | Photobucket

The ones from my first visit in 2006:

MB Museum Slideshow by BillG | Photobucket

 

[Red C220]

Thank you that was really interesting.

 

[V12]

Thanks for the update. I last visited in 2007. Looks like some good changes.

 

[Miglia 888]

Thanks for sharing the photos - love the C111s

 

[GordonTarling]

Thanks for that Bill. An interesting mix of vehicles! Any idea what that rocket motor was for?

 

[C43AMG]

Many thanks Bill, hope to see you on Sunday.

 

[Doodle]

The displays in the car park have been there for a few years now - certainly there in '09 when I visited.

 

[Mike Walker]

Brilliant - on my list of places to visit. GTG anyone?

 

[j.schmeltzer]

When I visited, we also had a tour of the engine factory by a recently retired shop foreman, Heinrich. All the workers knew him so we got a close up look at everything.
I was greatly impressed with the precision work and the cleanliness of the worksites.
Not a drop of grease or oil anywhere.

 

[BTB 500]

Thanks for that Bill. An interesting mix of vehicles! Any idea what that rocket motor was for?

It was used in the '60s to propel cars into barriers & ramps for crash testing - previously they used a cable to pull them. It was described as a 'hot water rocket' - basically they filled it 3/4 full with water, heated it to 260C, then opened the dump valve on the back! This was enough to accelerate a car up to approx. 100 kph - the rocket sled then stopped, so the car carried on alone. They later added a solid rocket booster on the top for extra power

 

[BTB 500]

When I visited, we also had a tour of the engine factory by a recently retired shop foreman, Heinrich. All the workers knew him so we got a close up look at everything.
I was greatly impressed with the precision work and the cleanliness of the worksites.
Not a drop of grease or oil anywhere.

We tried to do a factory tour but they were booked up till well after the end of our trip. Something for next time!

 

[rusty55]

Thanks for the pictures