the big beautiful classics at the Desert Classic this past weekend

1934 Auburn Phaeton V12, one of 27 (check out the front bumper)

 1933 Marmon V16 series 144, one of 71

 the Mercedes from the Petersen Museum front reception area

 1938 Rolls Royce Wraith, one of 3

Mercedes Sports cars from 1901 to 2004

Just noticed as I walked past this VW that it has Mercedes rims. Who knew they were the same bolt pattern?

Welcome to the inventor of the automobile, as the sign says. This is the Mercedes Classic Center in Irvine