Mercedes-Benz is now offering self-drive tours in classic SL models in partnership with Munich-based specialist tour operator Nostalgic. The new “Classic Car Travel” program was developed by Daimler Business Innovation. In total ten SL models from the W 113 (1963 – 1971) and R 107 (1971 – 1989) model series will be available. The vehicles will be swapped during the course of the tour so that guests can enjoy driving different models and engine variants.
“There are lots of people who dream of spending their holiday touring in a classic sports car like the SL, but who balk at the expense of purchasing and maintaining a vehicle like that. With ‘Classic Car Travel’ you can now enjoy the experience of driving a classic car along some of Europe’s dream routes without actually owning your own classic,” explains project manager Thomas Eisenbarth of Daimler Business Innovation.
“We have been providing classic car tours since 2003, and are delighted now to be able to work with Mercedes-Benz to bring all the excitement of the classic car, and specifically the SL to a large community of fans,” says Gert Pichler, one of the two founders of Nostalgic GmbH.
Pichler claims carefully selected routes that are a little off the beaten track with stunning scenery. The service includes an introduction to the car, a detailed guide to the route, accommodation and breakfast in famous hotels. There is an English-speaking tour guide and a service team in a support vehicle. The first tours, for small groups of up to 18 people, will take place in France and Italy.
Each tour costs 1975 euros per person, sharing a double room. Services include transfers to and from the airport, a Mercedes-Benz SL classic car for self-drive, with fully comprehensive and passenger insurance and fuel, accommodation and breakfast at the hotel, admission and guided visits, a tour guide and service team, a road book and a welcome gift. For further information and booking, go to mercedes-benz.com/classiccartravel.
