Rare Mercedes-Benz takes centre stage at Lancaster Insurance Classic & Supercars - Sherborne Castle, weekend of 15/16th July
By Lancaster Insurance Services |
7th June, 2017
With Mercedes-Benz as the chosen marque feature for 2017 the event organisers of the Lancaster Insurance Classic & Supercars - Sherborne Castle are delighted to announce that an 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen replica, kindly loaned by Haynes Motor Museum, designed by Karl Benz and widely regarded as the first automobile ever will be showcased at the Dorset annual event.
In addition a rare 1928 Mercedes-Benz 36/220 S Type Tourer, now housed at the National Motor Museum Beaulieu and kindly loaned by them, will also be featured. The S Type Tourer was designed by Ferdinand Porsche and this particular car was once owned by the actor Sir Peter Ustinov. There were only 146 examples of this model ever produced and they are famous for being incredibly successful on the race track. With the many other Mercedes-Benz cars on display, covering the whole spectrum from 1886 to the present day, the show will provide a comprehensive display of both historic and rare cars.
As ever the show will provide a feast of classic cars spanning some 80 years from early 1900’s chain driven race cars to popular modern classics. Motorsport, both race and rally will be represented, along with American, Custom and Hot Rod cars and of course a wide collection of Supercars including Lamborghini, McLaren, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Bentley, Shelby and Porsche
Andrew Evanson, Senior Operations Manager at Lancaster Insurance, comments: “This event is synonymous with showcasing some of the best classic, motorsport and supercars there are. These Mercedes-Benz vehicles are a fantastic addition to the weekend line-up of around 2000 cars and I’m sure they will delight show visitors and exhibitors alike - we certainly can’t wait to see them!”
Stuart Annett, Show Secretary of ‘Classic & Supercars Sherborne Castle’ comments: “We are absolutely thrilled to have secured these rare and unique Mercedes for the event. The marque feature changes yearly and it’s fantastic to have this calibre and stature of vehicles in the display.”
This year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic & Supercars - Sherborne Castle is taking place on 15th-16th July 2017. For more information on the show and to keep up to date with the latest news, visit: https://classicsatthecastle.co.uk/
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