NEW DELHI
Mercedes-Benz India is all set to celebrate the landmark 10th anniversary of the iconic Mercedes Benz Classic Car Rally (MBCCR) on 3 December in association with an automobile publication. Since being organised first in 2014, the rally has grown to become one of the world’s premier automotive events and revived and encouraged interest in vintage and classic Mercedes in India.
The event will be held in Mumbai with the participants travelling from Taj Lands End to Worli Sea Face and back. Over 75 Mercedes-Benz cars spread across 72 different models will be on display with nearly 50 per cent of the cars making their debuts or participating after a comprehensive restoration process. Among the lineup are classics such as the legendary 300SL roadster – the only one of its kind in the country – alongside every generation of the SL (including facelift variants), Grand Mercedes-Benz 600 ‘Grosser’ and R129 SL. The MBCCR has participation from across the country and features classic generations coupes, limousines; automotive legends such as the Pagoda California Coupe and 220SE Cabriolet, and rare delights such as Adenauer models, the 500K, and the Nürburg.