From the early beginnings, with carriage wheels, to self-driving trucks – Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz have revolutionised the transport of goods with groundbreaking innovations. As early as 1896, the two of them were developing early vehicles for commercial transport, laying the foundation for motorised freight transport. The vehicles were impressive due to their reliability, flexibility and cost-effectiveness, and so successfully prevailed over traditional means of transport, such as carriages, ships and railways.

In 1923, Carl Benz followed suit with the world's first standard diesel truck. The rest is history. To this day, Mercedes-Benz Trucks offers a diverse and broad range of commercial vehicles, from light trucks to tractor units for heavy-duty transport.

This impressive development can be seen in the special exhibition Legends on Wheels – Pioneering Spirit, Innovation, Tradition, starting on 21 December. In cooperation with Mercedes-Benz Trucks Classics, an extraordinary show of 18 automotive legends from the years 1899 to 2024 will be presented up until 5 March 2026. Experience first-hand what "trucks you can trust" means and how the Mercedes-Benz brand has been shaping the development of commercial vehicles for decades.

From the 1899 Daimler Kardan lorry to the work horses of Germany's "economic miracle" years all the way to modern and sustainable concepts – here, you will learn about the exciting evolution of a vehicle segment that has changed our world.

This special show is a must for truck and engine enthusiasts. Be enchanted by the world of Daimler, Benz and Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles and experience the unique combination of pioneering spirit, innovation and tradition.

From the very start in 1899 to the present, we present impressive milestones that impressively combine technology, design and innovation.

The highlights of the exhibition include:

• Daimler Kardan truck from 1899: the oldest vehicle in the special exhibition. This exhibit will be overhauled in a glass workshop during the exhibition and will leave the museum on its own steam towards the end of the show. 
• The legendary Unimogs: Universal all-rounders that are appreciated the world over in agriculture, forestry, municipal services, emergency services, and civil protection. Among them is the Unimog Hound from the blockbuster Transformers: The Last Knight.
• Mercedes-Benz LP 333 Millipede: a masterpiece of technology from the 1960s with its innovative dual front-wheel steering.
• Mercedes-Benz 1831 LS: a powerful representative of the 90s that embodies the versatility and strength of the Mercedes-Benz Trucks brand.
• Mercedes-Benz Future Truck from 2014: study of a self-driving truck and at the same time pioneering technology for present-day developments.

Each Mercedes-Benz Truck model tells its own story: from the pioneering spirit of the past to the state-of-the-art engineering of today. Individual exhibits will be replaced over the course of this special exhibition – so, it's worth coming back. 

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