Drawing from the marketing successes of the SLS AMG and AMG GT, the newer Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door is the third vehicle developed “independently” by AMG.
Keith Martin, publisher of Sports Car Market, announced today that Hagerty has signed a three-year deal to be the presenting sponsor of the SCM 1000 Touring Series. The first of these, the SCM 1000 Modern: AMG Invitational, will be held on 19-25 June 2022. This will be the first AMG-exclusive touring event ever held. (Mercedes-AMG GT 53/63 Starts at +$100,000. Tops +$160,000, Nürburgring – Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S Beats Porsche)
The four-day, 1000-mile tour of Oregon back roads will be for AMG cars from 1967 to the present. It’s all-inclusive, offering six nights of accommodations, meals, custom swag, nightly “Conversations with Collectors,” and talks led by AMG experts. Entries for other modern specialty Mercedes will be considered.
Hagerty, of course, is an automotive enthusiast firm and claims to be the world’s largest membership organization for car lovers. Also supporting the AMG Invitational are Mercedes-Benz Classic Center, AMG, The Star Magazine, Avants Magazine and America’s Automotive Trust.
“At Hagerty, we’re all about creating on-ramps to automotive enthusiasm,” said Stuart Foster, President, and leader of Hagerty’s automotive experience and membership offerings. “We really like how Keith and the SCM team are creating new ways for enthusiasts to get out and enjoy their cars together, so it made great sense to partner on the SCM 1000 Touring Series.”
Martin has been personally involved with the collector car hobby for more than 40 years. As a writer, publisher, television commentator and enthusiast, he is constantly on the go, meeting collectors and getting involved in their activities throughout the world.
“This will be the first of several SCM 1000 ‘Modern’ enthusiast tours, where the camaraderie and overall experience will match the exceptional two-lane roads,” added Martin. “Plans are underway to have future tours featuring BMW M cars and Audi RS models.”
Locations under consideration for future SCM 1000 Touring Series events include the Rocky Mountain States and the East Coast. The marques that are being considered include:
- SCM 1000 Classic: Cars of England
- SCM 1000 Classic: Cars of Italy
- SCM 1000 Modern: SCMX Off-Road
- SCM 1000 Classic: Cars of France
For updates and to join the mailing list, go to www.scm1000.com.
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