Back in 1934, the then-new Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows team was moved from circuit to circuit using conventional trucks.
This Mercedes-Benz Lo 2750 has arched wings, an angular cab, and a flashing chrome radiator grille with a big star proudly placed on top.
The vehicle's number "2750" refers to its payload capacity. Back when it was built, the vehicle was designated a 2.75-ton vehicle, in keeping with its payload.
Today, the Lo 2750 would be declared a 6.5-ton truck in accordance with its gross vehicle weight.
By 1955, the company was using dedicated transport known colloquially as "The Blue Wonder", in fact the fastest truck in the world.
The reason why? Its crouched blue body, forward-positioned cab and sleek lines show that it's in fact a sports car that has been disguised as a racing car carrier.
75 years on, the current Actros generation of HGV serves as the racing car carrier for Formula 1 and DTM.
This veritable lounge on wheels will be used in 2010 for the Mercedes Grand Prix works team.
Posted on 23.11.2009
