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From exquisite vintage models to dependable taxis, elegant sports cars to prestige sedans, the qualities of Mercedes-Benz cars and trucks have been highlighted in a variety of comics offering a fascinating insight into the brand.
“The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, Actros and ‘Fintail’ models have all made a name for themselves as fictional heroes as well as top performers in real life,” said Johannes Fritz, director, sales and marketing, Mercedes Car Group, Middle East.
A Mercedes appeared in the first ever Tintin book, published in 1929, since then numerous albums and series have inadvertently helped compile an illustrated encyclopedia of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Scrooge McDuck, the world’s wealthiest drake, was one of the original car enthusiasts. In the comic-book story ‘Chugwagon Derby’ by Carl Barks the feathered billionaire even claims to be one of the first ever owners of an automobile – and one built personally by Gottlieb Daimler at that.
In Guido Scala and Bruno Concina’s comic ‘100 anni dell’automobile’, meanwhile, Scrooge’s nephew Donald sets out on a journey in Daimler’s motorised carriage of 1886. And the younger duck has total confidence in the 100-year-old machine, backing it – as a genuine Daimler – to cover the 300-km journey with ease. Legendary duck and vintage carriage duly arrive safe and sound at their destination.
