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• A unique historical document celebrating Mercedes-Benz leadership in vehicle safety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.