to Special Mercedes Collection
Lime Rock Park Historic Festival 33 Chairman Murray Smith has scored a coup by securing yet another historic Mercedes competition car to join the five already confirmed; he’s arranged for one of the very few remaining 1928-1932 Mercedes-Benz SSKs to join the already outstanding display.
In particular, it’s the streamlined SSK built for Count Carlo Felice Trossi. The spectacular “Trossi SSK,” owned by Ralph Lauren, won best of show at the 1993 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and the 2007 Concorso D’Eleganza Villa d’Este.
The SSK's extreme performance and numerous competitive successes made it one of the most highly regarded sports cars of its era. Fewer than six entirely original SSK models remain. The SSK was the last Mercedes-Benz designed by Ferdinand Porsche before he left to found his own car company.
In case you missed last week's announcement about the Indy 500-raced 1908 Mercedes "Brooklands" car joining the incredible collection that will be at Lime Rock Friday-through-Monday of Labor Day weekend, here's the complete grouping as of today...
• The “722” 300 SLR driven to victory by Stirling Moss and co-driver Denis Jenkinson in the 1955 Mille Miglia
• 1954/55 W196 Grand Prix Silver Arrow
• 1939 W154 Grand Prix Silver Arrow
• 1930 Mercedes Trossi SSK
• 1914 Mercedes Grand Prix car (French G.P.)
• The 1908 Mercedes “Brooklands”
Smith said, “All of these very rare, very special Mercedes in one place at one time? Well, that pretty much speaks for itself, doesn’t it? I can’t tell you how pleased Lime Rock is to bring these cars to its fans and the media in such an intimate, beautiful and historic setting. Having Sir Stirling Moss and Jochen Mass as the weekend’s Honored Guests adds immensely to the Mercedes celebration, of course.”
Historic Festival 33 has set itself up as one of the best ever -- that's no exaggeration -- and we hope you and your family can join the festivities.
Remember, veterans and active military get free admission, as do kids 12 and under. Parking is also free, and paddock access, too.
We've rebuilt almost the entire Lime Rock infrastructure, with all-new paddocks, spectacular new spectator sightlines, all-new walkways and all-new restrooms in the paddock. The landscaping has been improved dramatically, too.
If you're interested in tickets for Historic Festival 33 and the Sunday in the Park Concours, click here for information and/or to order. We sell General Admission tickets at a heavily discounted price if you purchase in advance!
About the Historic Festival: Since 1983, the East Coast's premier vintage racing and concours event has been the Historic Festival at Lime Rock Park, held annually over Labor Day weekend. No other venue in the U.S. has three days of on-track racing sandwiching a prestigious concours event all on the same property, all at the same time. Historic Festival 33 is Thursday, September 3 (17-mile Vintage Race & Sports Car Parade) through Monday, September 7, while the Sunday in the Park Concours d’ Elegance & Gathering of the Marques is September 6. Historic Festival 33 features Honored Guests Sir Stirling Moss and Jochen Mass, and one of the most distinctive gatherings of Mercedes-Benz competition cars in recent memory. Schedule: Thursday, Vintage Race Car Parade; Friday, Practice & Qualifying; Saturday, 18 races and Mercedes demonstration laps; Sunday in the Park Concours; Monday, 18 races and Mercedes demonstration laps. For ticket information, go to limerock.com or li limerockhistorics.com
