Home of the classics. Mercedes-Benz ClassicPartner.

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1 Home of the classics. Mercedes-Benz ClassicPartner.

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3 We have built your dream car since The Benz Patent Motorcar marked the beginning of the age of individual mobility where a passion that has moved generations of people was born. The automobiles with the three-pointed star conquered the roads and hearts. With a vehicle technology that ran ahead of its time. With a design that rendered the perfect shape to dynamics. And of a quality that preserves the material and ideal value to last forever. This allows us to experience the history of automobiles up to now and into the future: by driving a Mercedes-Benz classic. Fulfil a childhood dream or your desire to possess something unique. Go to where they share your passion and where the myth is affectionately cultivated. At your Mercedes-Benz ClassicPartner. Home of the classics.

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5 A classic love story. Mercedes-Benz classics. The list of famous Mercedes-Benz vehicles is long. It includes world champions, style icons, legends. New models saw the light of day every decade and attracted the attention of enthusiastic drivers ever since. Some of them have become faithful lovers of the Mercedes-Benz classics. At ClassicPartner, the originals from the old days get the care they deserve. And you may rest assured that you can rely on originality down to the detail today and in the future: from purchase through care to restoration. Our experts have the wealth of experience and the know-how of those who built your classic in the first place. That s how we make sure your personal love story has a good beginning and will never end.

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7 Yesterday's youth forever young. Mercedes-Benz modern classic. It is time, but above all their distinct character, that turns cars into classics. Well on the way there are the Mercedes-Benz modern classics. An impressive number of them are still on the road today the highlights of the highways. And the Mercedes-Benz ClassicPartner network is the world where modern classic fans find their home. From us you get first-hand expertise to take excellent care of your original. The authenticity and the condition of each model are meticulously checked and certified. For vehicles of any age, our specialists can access not only original drawings and comprehensive documentation stored in the Daimler archive the memory of our automobile history but also their decades of experience. Our service ensures that your model maintains its strength of performance and its strength of character also in the future.

8 Out of true love: Genuine parts. To make sure a classic remains a classic. Every part of your Mercedes is a piece of its perfection. Every component, as small as it may be, gives it its identity, like the three-pointed star on the hood. That is why we recommend the installation of genuine parts. They are, so to speak, custom-made parts that perfectly match the engineering, the design and the personality of your model. Even the tools for their manufacturing are originals from the former series production. Based on the authentic drawings and data, using our experience in prototype construction as well as today s state-of-the-art technology, we create the parts anew. It is the nature of the Mercedes-Benz Service to preserve the quality and the value of your Mercedes piece by piece. With professionalism and enthusiasm, our service specialists care for your classic, or modern classic, and for your trust. Your individual requests are in the focus of our work to make sure you always feel at home with us.

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11 Out of true passion. Your Mercedes-Benz ClassicPartners. When you visit a Mercedes-Benz ClassicPartner you will meet people who share your enthusiasm for Mercedes-Benz classics wholeheartedly. They are people who have turned their passion for these extraordinary automobiles into a vocation, a career. Our experts on site grew up with Mercedes-Benz, having accompanied the brand and the models over many decades. They are thus a wealth of knowledge, experience and passion. Every Mercedes-Benz ClassicPartner is a specialist and proud of his special skills. A partner network has thus developed where the right solution is found to every challenge. Right means: not the first that comes along, but the very best. If a solution cannot be found locally, we are happy to get you in touch with the right partner from the network.

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13 Everybody is perfect. Fascination made by BRABUS Classic. Where else do you see a number of Pagodas and three, four, no five 300 SL Gullwings lined up like this? Perfectly restored they stand right in front of you various further classics like precious pearls threaded on a string. Each one of them with a flawless paint job, each absolutely perfectly restored, each in new-car quality. Presented in an interplay of open workshop with integrated show room presumably unique worldwide the modern, open eat-in kitchen so to say for the lover of classic automobiles. Enjoy and adore with all your senses. In this circle of truly exclusive classics, we of BRABUS Classic cordially welcome you. Nearly 40 years of experience as a Mercedes-Benz specialist form the foundation for BRABUS Classic. Our experts for high-end restoration, maintenance and service of vintage cars and young classics based on Mercedes-Benz or BRABUS make automotive dreams come true: We use genuine parts whenever possible and apply perfect craftsmanship to produce automotive works of art made in the supreme quality of a Mercedes-Benz ClassicPartner. BRABUS Classic is a division of the BRABUS Group, as a manufacturer of exclusive cars the world s biggest independent car tuner.

14 6-Star Restoration. Nothing else. Vintage automobiles with new-car warranty. Between 1,500 and 4,000 man hours depending on the vehicle, the know-how from nearly 40 years of automotive engineering, countless new parts and meticulous attention to detail this is how we create vintage vehicles with new-car character. To emphasize their extraordinary perfection, we honor these restorations with the quality seal 6 stars. To this end, we have our vehicles assessed, after completion of work, by Classic Data, the leading vintage car expert organization, on a regular basis. And just as regularly, Classic Data awards the score Excellent to all vehicles presented based on the unique quality and authenticity of restoration. Including the addition that our vintage cars are classics with new-car character which means that our classic automobiles are fully suitable for daily use!

15 We emphasize the highest conceivable quality in the execution of all work by giving a warranty promise: all Mercedes-Benz classic automobiles that have been fully restored by BRABUS are provided with a two-year warranty with unlimited mileage. But no matter whether we are talking about the complete renovation or a partial restoration of the body, enhancement or repair of the interior, restoration of woodwork, or engine varnishing or reconditioning the BRABUS Classic Team fulfils every one of your wishes in perfection.

16 This is how the BRABUS Classic team does restorations. We always work close to the old substance. The 6-star restoration of a Mercedes-Benz classic is always based on the principle of reusing as many genuine parts as possible. This means we work close to the substance and discard only those components that definitely need to be replaced. We start by disassembling the base car in our workshop down to the last nut and bolt. In this process, all parts are inspected and catalogued. Unserviceable components are discarded and others which are suitable for reconditioning will be restored to mint condition by our specialists, such as chrome parts that simply vielen Dank für Ihre need replating. Then the bodyshell is completely stripped of paint, reconditioned damit by in uns gesetz experienced master bodywork specialists and given a catalytic dip primer coating. The scope of the restoration also comprises perfect corrosion protection using cutting-edge technology to protect the paint as well as a perfect paint job in the original colour.

17 Anfrage und das te Vertrauen. The Power of BRABUS. While work on the body is going on, the engine is completely disassembled in the BRABUS high-tech engine department, and all parts are measured and examined. The rebuilding process includes grinding and honing the cylinders as well as overhauling the cylinder head. The engine smoothness outperforms that of the original engine in the end. Our powertrain technicians use the same precision in overhauling the drivetrain including the transmission, driveshaft and differential. Furthermore, there are no compromises with regards to suspension and brakes: all components are replaced with new parts and thus offer optimal active safety. Prior to being delivered to the customer depending on the destination either as a VIP transport in a closed truck or by air freight every vehicle is subject to extensive functional testing as well as final safety and quality checks.

18 The underbody. The marquee of a vintage car. In order to bring out the authentic character of a vintage car, it is important that the underbody is restored using the period factory specifications. This includes not only restoring or reconditioning all parts, but also retaining the same structure of the underbody coating and the sealing of all joints. This measure and the categorical replacement of all worn parts make it possible to achieve an underbody that is on par with that of a new vehicle and elevate a vintage car to a BRABUS Classic 6-Star Restoration.

19 Our work as part of the underbody restoration. - Chemical stripping paint off all bodywork components - Application of the underbody coating to strict specifications - Painting of the underbody in vehicle color - Stripping and cleaning the suspension components with various blasting techniques - Coating of the components using state-of-the-art processes while retaining the original appearance - Application of final sealing coat with high-quality waxes

20 True beauty comes also from within. Our experienced experts ensure a perfect result. Our finish carpenters specialize in reconditioning all cockpit wood inlays or in creating completely new ones from the same type of wood. After work in the various departments is completed, the classic Mercedes car is reassembled with utmost precision. As a matter of course not only mechanical wear parts, but also all seals and gaskets are replaced during the process. Our in-house leather and upholstery shop makes fabric and leather interiors as well as carpeting in any colour perfectly and fully authentically finished to the smallest detail. The product lineup includes materials in precisely the same colour as the original that once came off the assembly lines as well as in any other colour conceivable. The soft tops for the drop-top Mercedes-Benz models are also manufactured in any desired colour and the similar highest quality.

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22 Maintenance and service. Full service at BRABUS Classic! Our workshop is open to any classic. You would like to have your vintage car thoroughly checked before the upcoming rally? Just give us a call and drop in our offer covers the full range of services, from oil change through perfect inspections to complete reconditioning. For particularly, a classic or special vehicle such as a Mercedes-Benz or BRABUS vintage car or modern classic, the appropriate maintenance and care should never be neglected. BRABUS Classic offers you the complete vehicle reconditioning program, including but not limited to multi-layered polishing, leather detailing, carpet and engine cleaning, that your vehicle can shine in its original beauty again. Technical maintenance, such as engine and electronics overhaul, is given as much heed as function checks of safety and electronic systems in the more modern vehicles. We are also happy to take on your vehicle s general inspection and exhaust emissions test as well as the inspection procedure for obtaining a vintage car license plate. Our competent service consultants are available to answer any questions concerning maintenance and care of your vintage car.

23 Our service at a glance. - Sale of complete vehicles - Consulting and appraisal - Restoration and body repair - Engine construction - Leather and woodwork restoration - Paint jobs - Repair, maintenance and service - Enhancement and care - EU conversion - General inspection and exhaust emissions test as well as the inspection procedure for obtaining a vintage car license plate - Preparation of expert opinions and valuation certificates

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25 Not all. But everything is perfect. These are the models we specialize in. If you seek the repair or restoration of a classic car from one of the model series designated below, you best find your way to us and the specialists in our workshop team. The proven experts know and take care of every detail of your original.

26 Your contact partners at BRABUS Classic. Do you have any questions? We will be glad to answer them! Are you just as fascinated by the incomparable charm of old vehicles as we are? Perhaps you are even searching for a vintage car? Or you need professional help in service, maintenance and care? Visit us at our unique BRABUS Classic show room with open workshop and simply present your wishes to us Dirk Möller, Classic Sales Manager and Andreas Mayer, Classic Workshop Manager will be happy to help you. Please find current offers on our homepage: Dirk Möller Classic Sales Manager phone +49 (0) dirk.moeller@brabus.com Andreas Mayer Classic Workshop Manager phone +49 (0) andreas.mayer@brabus.com

27 BRABUS Classic is a Mercedes-Benz ClassicPartner. Even in the rare case that, for a certain model, we do not have the right in-house expert, we are happy to help by recommending one of the competent ClassicPartners from our network. In a total of 24 locations, we take care of our customers needs and of their classic cars while using valuable synergies for instance by exchanging knowledge and experience for the care of those precious originals. If you want to find out where your Mercedes-Benz ClassicPartners are located, and what good they can do for your classic car in detail, go to:

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