LOCAL NEWS - Mercedes-Benz George will welcome a special leg of the Mercedes-Benz “140 Years. 140 Places” World Tour, hosting a public event to celebrate 140 years of Mercedes-Benz innovation and to give locals the opportunity to see the expedition’s three S-Class vehicles up close.
The public are invited to visit Mercedes-Benz George on 31 August to view the vehicles, meet the expedition team and learn more about the journey that has carried them across six continents.
In 2026, Mercedes-Benz marks 140 years of innovation, tracing its origins back to the invention of the automobile in 1886.
To celebrate this milestone, three Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles, named Bertha, Carl and Gottlieb in tribute to the pioneers who shaped the brand, set out on an extraordinary journey from Stuttgart, travelling through Europe, the Americas, Asia and Oceania to reach 140 destinations across six continents.
The African leg of the journey has already taken the convoy through Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia, before arriving in South Africa.
George, at the heart of the Garden Route, is proud to be one of the 140 places selected to form part of this global story.
Why George?
George sits at the heart of the Garden Route, a region known for its natural beauty and its connection to adventure, making it a fitting stop on a journey that celebrates exploration, engineering and human connection.
Mercedes-Benz George is honoured to represent the region as part of this international celebration, and to play its part in a journey spanning more than 50 000 km.
“It is not every day that a global automotive journey of this magnitude passes through our part of the world.
“We are incredibly proud that this legendary expedition has chosen to stop here, and we look forward to sharing this celebration with our customers, our community and everyone who shares a passion for the Mercedes-Benz story,” said Greg Savage, Dealer Principal of Stanmar Motors (Mercedes-Benz George).
Event details
- What: Public viewing of the “140 Years. 140 Places” S-Class convoy
- When: 31 August, from 15:00
- Where: Stanmar Motors, Cnr Beach & Discovery Road, George
- Cost: Free and open to the public
Mercedes-Benz George invites the media and the public to join in welcoming this landmark global journey, from Stuttgart to the Garden Route, from 1886 to 2026, as it celebrates 140 years of innovation, 140 places and one extraordinary story.
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