
TheMercedes-Benz Classic Center is part ofMercedes-Benz for restoring and preserving old Mercedes models.[1] It was first opened on May 18, 1993,[2] inFellbach, Germany, outsideStuttgart.[3] A second location was opened in June 2006 inIrvine, California.[4]
The Classic Center provides genuine parts, repairs,restorations, and information for and sales of historic Mercedes-Benz vehicles that are at least 15 years out of production.[5] It helps Classic Mercedes-Benz car owners to obtain information and documentation on their vehicle (upon proof of ownership) and also offers consulting and technical appraisals for their vehicles.[3] The Classic Center inFellbach also maintains theMercedes-Benz Museum fleet of historic vehicles.[6]
Both Classic Center locations often display automobiles from their collections atconcours, historic racing, and other special events. TheIrvine, California, location also supplies classic cars for use in Mercedes-Benz television commercials.