Legends of the street: Special exhibition in the Technik Museum Speyer!

Legends of the street: Special exhibition in the Technik Museum Speyer!

In the Technik Museum Speyer, the special exhibition "Legends on wheels - pioneering spirit, innovation, tradition" opened on December 21, 2024. In cooperation with Mercedes-Benz Trucks Classic, the exhibition shows 18 impressive commercial vehicles that document the development of goods transport from 1899 to 2024. This unique opportunity enables visitors to experience the entire range of Mercedes-Benz Truck's commercial vehicles, which are presented here outside the works and the Mercedes-Benz Museum. The Daimler Kardan truck from 1899 is particularly remarkable, which is restored around the clock during the exhibition duration in a glass workshop.

A review of the commercial vehicle development

The foundation for modern goods transport was already laid in 1896 by Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz, which developed the first commercial transport vehicles, such as emphasizes the technology museum . With their outstanding reliability and economy, these vehicles quickly prevailed against traditional means of transport. Another milestone was the first standard diesel truck in the world of Carl Benz in 1923. These innovations still have a striking impact on the Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle program, which ranges from light trucks to heavy transport trains.

The highlights of the exhibition include the legendary Unimogs, which are known for their versatility in agriculture and rescue organizations, as well as the Mercedes-Benz LP 333 from the 1960s, which impresses with its innovative technology. The show is open until March 5, 2026 and offers changing exhibits again and again, so a visit is worth it several times. The exhibition "Legends on wheels" not only fascinates truck fans, but all technology enthusiasts who want to experience the exciting history and the future-oriented concepts of the commercial vehicles.