"DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!" (daft-ryosuke)
08/20/2018 at 16:12 • Filed to: None
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"DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!" (daft-ryosuke)
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The HQ for Mercedes-Benz US International has been operating in a small town just a little west of me for just over 20 years now. They opened in order to manufacture the original M-Class back in the mid-90s, and originally, their in-house “museum” reflected that. There was a time when the most interesting thing in the museum was a screen-used Mercedes-Benz ML320 from The Lost World: Jurassic Park. But that has all changed.
Recently, MBUSI’s facility was renovated, and the museum was transformed from focusing on the vehicles built in Alabama to Mercedes-Benz as a whole. I had been meaning to make a visit, but hadn’t gotten the chance...up until last Friday, that is. I was thoroughly impressed.
The historical hall, showcasing the history of Mercedes-Benz through various models from 1905-2018.
Panorama of the entire facility.
This towering tri-star rotates constantly, it recently went under repairs and was operating beautifully.
The range of historical models showcased, I believe they are on loan from collectors around the world.
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This CLS-Class clay design model could be seen in the “Design Alcove,” showcasing the Mercedes design process, as well as Designo bespoke packages.
1905 Daimler Manufacturing Company “American Mercedes”
1912 Mercedes 37/95 Sport Phaeton
1926 Mercedes 630 Roadster
1936 Mercedes-Benz 290 Cabriolet A
1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL
2018 Mercedes-Maybach S650
Daimler Motorized Carriage
Daimler Motorcycle
Benz Patent Motorwagen
Design Studies
Panorama of the Progress Alcove
Mercedes-Benz Concept Tokyo, a study in electric propulsion and autonomy.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class safety test car
smart fortwo electric drive
The smart’s steel structural cage.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG used by the Mercedes-AMG Driving Academy
A showcase of AMG’s engine-building workshop.
Mercedes-AMG C43
Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG DTM
The acid green AMG GTR was the final stop on the tour, a fitting end.
To see more photos, you can check them out !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .
ShrimpHappens, née WJalopy
> DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!
08/20/2018 at 16:40 |
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So you’re in Bham?
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DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!
> ShrimpHappens, née WJalopy
08/20/2018 at 16:47 |
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Yes
66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash
> DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!
08/20/2018 at 16:52 |
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I love the orange on that safety test car!
kanadanmajava1
> DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!
08/20/2018 at 17:01 |
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The DTM car is not a C43. M-B didn’t really gi ve it any proper name so it’s just DTM AMG Mercedes C-Klasse, Mercedes-Benz C-Class DTM or something similar .
Those are powered by a 2.5 liter V6 that gives the m aximum power at 12,000 rpm . It’s pretty unique engine used solely in DTM cars but it’s “ v ery loosely based on the 4.2 litre V8 used in the E 420 and S 420 models, the new engine used a V-angle of 90 degrees” (according to Ultimatecarpage) .
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ShrimpHappens, née WJalopy
> DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!
08/20/2018 at 17:01 |
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Well heck, I’m in Florence. I knew there were a few AL people around here; didn’t know you were one of them.
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DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!
> kanadanmajava1
08/20/2018 at 17:18 |
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I’m pretty certain it said “C43” on the placard, but it could have been wrong.
Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)
> DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!
08/20/2018 at 19:54 |
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I remember going on a class field trip at some point between 1998 and 2001 (were they still called field trips if it was during High School?)
. You’re 100% right, the only thing interesting was the screen used M Class. Man, that place has changed. Might be worth going back next time I’m in town.
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kanadanmajava1
> DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish!
08/21/2018 at 03:57 |
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