TRIBUTE
Great cohesion In 1952, the first single-brand car club was founded in England, and the youngest just under two years ago: the Unimog Club China. The membership figures grow by five to ten percent worldwide each year. The brand clubs are much more than mere custodians of tradition and driving culture: they are communities with great cohesion, and offer vibrant meeting points for enthusiasts, connoisseurs and fans. Come along on a roundthe-world trip with us through the Mercedes-Benz community!
South Africa. Pure passion.
This ostrich seems to like what it sees: a 300 SE from 1964.
Where does his willingness to make such a commitment to a hobby – Mercedes-Benz classics – come from? “Quite simply, it’s pure passion,” Chris Carlisle-Kitz answers. “You need something in life that fills you with enthusiasm deep inside and keeps you full of energy.” The route to his passion was a long one. Chris first studied literature, became a teacher and a manager, then tried his hand as a chicken farmer. It was during this time that he fell seriously ill, which threw him severely off course. But after five “very diffcult” years he risked a fresh start: as a car restorer. Chris read books and took evening classes, taught himself a lot – and founded his own company. Volume 36 | June 2021 | No. 1
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