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Old 01-29-2011, 05:42 AM
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Thumbs up Happy 125th Birthday Mercedes-Benz!!!

On January 29, 1886, Karl Benz received the patent for his Motorwagen.



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Old 01-29-2011, 09:03 AM
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They had a pretty sweet giant (GIANT) poster of a SLS up at The international auto show for the 125th anniversary. It was 21 stories tall! Very impressive in person!

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Old 01-29-2011, 01:08 PM
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Old 01-29-2011, 01:40 PM
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Wishing them many many more
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Old 01-29-2011, 02:28 PM
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Happy Benzday!
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Old 01-29-2011, 03:11 PM
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Cool! Wonder if I can get a Bday deal on a new one.
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Old 01-29-2011, 04:14 PM
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Old 01-29-2011, 04:31 PM
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Watch the benz patent motorwagen in action!
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Old 01-29-2011, 08:53 PM
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Are ya 1 are ya 2 are ya 3.......................Ok never mind. Many more years of amazing cars and innovations!!!! And pretty please bring more Diesels to the USA.
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Old 01-30-2011, 05:35 PM
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Are ya 1 are ya 2 are ya 3.......................Ok never mind. Many more years of amazing cars and innovations!!!! And pretty please bring more Diesels to the USA.
I think your wish is being granted.
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/01/mercedes-to-sell-eight-diesels-in-the-u-s-by-2014-including-c-class-glk.html
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