Mercedes LO 2750, the protagonist of the epic

They went well 86 years since 3 June 1934 at the Eifel race at the Nürburgring Silver Arrows Mercedes cars that were the state of the art of that time, there was nothing more modern and technological; they were racing cars are destined to remain a legend in the automotive industry.

In the 30s, racing was a special charm, the riders loved Manfred von Braustić, Rudolph Caracciola and Hermann Lang as invincible knights in cars such as W25, W125, W154 or, the strongest, W165 still remain in the hearts of fans.

But none of these cars, no matter how well designed, would ever become a star without true basis racing trucks, caravans, trucks designed to transport "arrows" on race tracks. all over Europe and be for yourself logistics racing team.

Straight from the past

Ten years ago on occasion 75th anniversary of debut Silver arrows Mercedes-Benz Classic Center discovered THE 2750, for many years an auto transporter, a mobile workshop, a faithful companion of the Silver Arrows.

Often this "racing truck" accompanied Frecce to important ceremonies after great victories, carrying them with the tarp down among the cheering crowd. Unfortunately, the trucks that served the German manufacturer in the racing world, including the Series THE 2000, 2500 e 2750, over the years they have been lost.

Restored in six months

Thus, Casa della Stella, in just six months, restored this pearl "the old fashioned way", relying on namely on LO 2750, built in 1936, with a 70 hp gasoline engine and a working volume of just under 5 liters, rebuilt from scratch.

Il the result is exceptional, the new LO really looks like something from the 30s, as if it was frozen in time. The LO 2750 has resumed its original "operation", it still carries the silver hands, like the other legendary Mercedes car transporter.  recent years, Blue Portento, large  international meetings or retro car races, including Mille Miglia several years ago in our country.