On September 20 and 21, 2025, the Sinsheim Technical Museum, together with the Interest Group South German Truck-Veteran Friends, will host the South German Meeting of Historic Commercial Vehicles. According to the organizers, more than 180 restored trucks and buses are expected. The vehicles date from the 1920s through the 1980s and illustrate the technical development over several decades.
Contribution from Mercedes-Benz Trucks
Mercedes-Benz Trucks Classic is participating in the event with 14 historic vehicles from its
own collection as well as two current models. Among others, the models LP 1620, LP 1519, LP 608, L 3000 S, L 5000, 1CN, L 4500, L 6600 fire-fighting vehicle, a Unimog from the French Army, and an L 710 in the configuration as a fire-fighting vehicle are presented.
„With the variety of historic and current commercial vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Trucks, we invite you to experience history, technology and passion up close at one of the largest
events of its kind,“ says Bernd Hufendiek, head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks Classic.
Rides in historic and modern vehicles
Female and male visitors have the opportunity to ride in selected classic cars. These include the models L 311, LP 323, L 1113, and the historic bus O 3500. In addition, Mercedes-Benz Trucks offers rides in the all-electric eActros 600, according to its own statements. For all rides a signed liability waiver is required.
Services for trade visitors
The
central contact point is the Trucker Lounge beneath the submarine on display in the museum. There, interested parties can receive advice. Mercedes-Benz Trucks Classic Partner Dreyer informs about spare parts, restoration work and questions of vehicle care.
Access and opening hours
The program is aimed at professionals, collectors and families alike. The event is open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the outdoor area
