ORIGINAL – RARE MERCEDES-BENZ SAFETY BROCHURE (1989)
50 Years of Passive Safety
30 Years of Accident Teating
This 48-page brochure, titled “50 Years of Passive Safety - 30 Years of Accident Teating” was issued by Mercedes-Benz in 1989 to commemorate five decades of innovation in automotive safety. A rare piece of Mercedes-Benz history, it traces the evolution of safety engineering beginning in 1939, with rich photography, technical illustrations, and detailed text.
Contents include:
• Decade-by-decade look at Mercedes-Benz safety development (1939–1989)
• Extensive accident and crash testing documentation with photos
• Breakthroughs in passive safety engineering and design innovations
• Unique factory-issued publication – not a reprint
Collector Highlights:
• 48 pages, full of historic photography and engineering details
• Rare dealer/factory-issued publication, difficult to find today
• Excellent for Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts, literature collectors, or anyone studying automotive safety history
• A unique historical document celebrating Mercedes-Benz leadership in vehicle safety
Great Collector’s Item – a must-have piece of Mercedes-Benz history.
Please see photos for condition of exterior front and back.