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    Oct 19, 2008 3:35:37 PM

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    Factory Collection Adventure

    The day finally arrived for my old school friend Dreamcar and myself to collect my long awaited new Turbo from the factory. We stayed overnight at Premier Travel Inn Heathrow and flew out early morning on Thursday 9th October courtesy of Lufthansa

    Oct 19, 2008 3:37:38 PM

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    We arrived on time at Stuttgart and the taxi whisked us off to the Maratim Hotel

    Oct 19, 2008 3:39:10 PM

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    The Maratim Hotel entrance

    Oct 19, 2008 3:40:39 PM

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    The Maratimm Hotel entrance foyer....

    Oct 19, 2008 3:44:11 PM

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    When we came to check in at reception we were informed all the standard rooms were unfortunately full and we had to "tough it out" in two substantial luxury suites at no extra charge !! - Here is a photo of the sitting room...

    Oct 19, 2008 3:46:37 PM

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    The suite comprised of a marble cloakroom and additional bathroom and here is the bedroom photo...

    Oct 19, 2008 3:48:24 PM

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    The afternoon of our arrival we visited the Mercedes Benz Museum...

    Oct 19, 2008 3:48:27 PM

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    Cool shots thanks.

    Oct 19, 2008 3:51:13 PM

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    The museum exhibits are laid out over seven tiered floors all open plan off a central atrium.....

    Oct 19, 2008 3:52:26 PM

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    Further view of the atrium......

    Oct 19, 2008 3:56:37 PM

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    The tour commences at the top floor with the earliest exhibits from the late 1800's entitled 'Pioneers'...

    Oct 19, 2008 3:58:06 PM

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    The revolutionary engine which made it all possible nicknamed the 'Grandfather Clock" due to it's shape..

    Oct 19, 2008 4:00:31 PM

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    Benz patent motor wagon 1886...

    Oct 19, 2008 4:16:04 PM

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    Daimler Riding Car ( first motor cycle ) 1885...

    Oct 19, 2008 4:17:27 PM

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    Daimler motorised truck - the world's oldest surviving commercial vehicle ......

    Oct 19, 2008 4:21:01 PM

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    2nd Floor entitled "Birth of the Brand'- first Mercedes 35hp 1901...

    Oct 19, 2008 4:27:09 PM

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    "Birth of the Brand" exhibits......

    Oct 19, 2008 4:28:43 PM

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    "Birth of the Brand" exhibits continued......

    Oct 19, 2008 4:29:52 PM

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    3rd level - "Times of Change"....

    Oct 19, 2008 4:30:49 PM

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    Mercedes 500K Roadster.....

    Oct 19, 2008 4:32:03 PM

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    Mercedes 500K interior....

    Oct 19, 2008 4:33:11 PM

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    Level Four - "Post war Miracle"....

    Oct 19, 2008 4:34:54 PM

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    Mercedes 300 S 1954 Convertible.....

    Oct 19, 2008 4:37:49 PM

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    Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing 1955 ( same model year as Dreamcar and myself ! ! )

    Oct 19, 2008 4:39:07 PM

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    Interior of Gullwing...

    Oct 19, 2008 4:40:14 PM

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    "Gallery of Heroes"...

    Oct 19, 2008 4:41:08 PM

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    "Gallery of Celebrities"....

    Oct 19, 2008 4:42:40 PM

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    "Silver Arrows".....

    Oct 19, 2008 4:44:13 PM

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    "Silver Arrows"....

    Oct 19, 2008 4:45:04 PM

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    Re: Factory Collection Adventure

    "Silver Arrows"...
     
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