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Carl Benz gave the world the first automobile powered by an internal combustion engine. Over one-hundred years later the company bearing his name is still considered to be among the most innovative automobile manufacturers in the world. We’ll find out how a company can maintain its status as one of the truly great cars for over 100 years.

This all-new DVD brings you the fascinating story behind one of the oldest and most successful producers of cars, driven by royalty, racers and the very rich since the turn of the century. Discover how Mercedes-Benz has consistently created designs which combine the highest levels of luxury with the newest technology to exude an opulence maintained for over a hundred years.

Trace the story of former business rivals, Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz, who came together in 1926 to form this legendary company. Along with pioneering engineers like Ferdinand Porsche, they went on to build an automobile empire under the beautiful but mysterious Mercedes name badge - one of the best-known trademarks around. Superb racing and factory line footage along with original advertising allow you to follow the evolution of the three-pointed star from the turn of the century to the huge corporation of today, which incorporates the famous brands Maybach, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and smart.

Special features include an in-depth look at the birth and development of Chrysler before its inception into Mercedes-Benz AG in 1998, using unique archive road, race, and safety-testing footage. Also includes detailed features on classic Mercedes-Benz models including the SS, 300SL, 500K, 190SL and footage of the recent E-Class, SLK, and SLR McLaren models in stunning locations, plus exclusive in-factory shots of the new F500.

Whether you’ve ever been fortunate enough to own a Mercedes-Benz or you’re just an admirer, this is the DVD for you!

Racing the Silver Arrows tells the remarkable story of how the newly formed company of Auto Union challenged the old established firm of Mercedes Benz on the race tracks of the world from 1934 to 1939.

This two disc set features wins from race legend Rosemeyer, who won twice in 1936 at Germany and Switzerland. In 1937 Rosemeyer also won the Coppa Acerbo and the Donington GP. Auto Union also dominated the 'Rekord Woche,' to list a few of their achievements during these dramatic, nostalgic years.  This revealing lasts a full 105 minutes and is packed with glorious archive footage.