At the beginning of the 1960s, Mercedes-Benz began to produce some prototypes as experimental vehicles for new types of engines and plastic bodies. Wankel and also diesel engines with turbochargers were tested. In addition, these sports cars were equipped with gullwing doors, folding headlights, luxurious leather interior and air conditioning. Inside the prototypes almost looked like a production vehicle. The first test vehicles, the C 111-I, were built and the best-known to date is the C 111-II, which looked like a declaration of war on Porsche. So perfect and perfect in form that some even sent a blank check to Daimler to secure a copy immediately. The press was also completely enthusiastic, but as we already know, he ended up in the museum.
I have been practicing vintage car photography for more than 35 years and here I mainly photograph normal everyday vehicles which were still on the road en masse over 30 years ago. But also cars with extraordinary, beautiful design. From time to time I take pictures of cars, .. Read more…