AMELIA ISLAND – Mercedes-Benz commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Silver Arrows at this year’s Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance that features over 250 rare classics. The event runs from March 12-15, 2009, on the grounds of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.
On display for the 75th anniversary occasion at the 14th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance are two vintage Silver Arrows including a W 154 and a W 196 R “Streamliner” and a 2009 SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster.
“Every record established by a Silver Arrow contributed to a legend that continues to intrigue car enthusiasts to this very day,” said Mike Kunz, manager, Mercedes-Benz Classic Center USA.
One of only 15 units ever built, the Mercedes-Benz W 196 R was available in both an open wheel variant named the “Monoposto” and an aerodynamic version appropriately named the “Streamliner.” In 1954 and 1955, Juan Manuel Fangio claimed world championship titles behind the wheel of one. The W 196 R Streamliner on display is part of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum collection.
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