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1969 [Mercedes-Benz C 111] spotted in Mercedes Benz World (Weybridge, England)
The vehicle is the experimental Mercedes-Benz C 111, an iconic mid-engine wedge-shaped concept car first unveiled in 1969.
Purpose: It served as an innovative testbed for Mercedes-Benz to experiment with new high-performance engine technologies—notably the Wankel rotary engine and early turbodiesel units—as well as advanced aerodynamic fiberglass body designs.
Design: It features striking bright metallic orange paint (Weissherbst), signature gullwing doors, and a minimalist futuristic cockpit.
Production Status: Despite capturing massive public attention, it was strictly an experimental research prototype and never entered commercial production.