CORAL GABLES, Florida: Mercedes-Benz brought "Silver Stars from Stuttgart" to the second edition of ModaMiami, one of the top events for classic cars, recently.
These included the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR racing icon from 1955, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren "Stirling Moss" (Z 199) high performance sports car as well as more recent coveted classics from the brand with the three-pointed star, and current Manufaktur top products.
The highlights of ModaMiami were the "Moda Classic" drive led by the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren "Stirling Moss," and the Concours d'Elegance.
This showcased rare pre-war models and motor racing veterans as well as super sports cars and current hypercars.
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren "Stirling Moss" (Z 199) roadster was launched in 2009.
Produced in just 75 examples, it is a tribute to the outstanding victory of Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson in the 1955 Mille Miglia.
ModaMiami 2025. Photo of the “Silver Stars from Stuttgart” in Miami. In front, a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR racing sports car (W 196 S). At the back, from left to right: Mercedes-AMG GT 63, Mercedes-Benz E 60 RS RENNtech (W 210), Mercedes-Benz SL 500 ‘Silver Arrow Edition’ (R 129) and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren “Stirling Moss” (Z 199).
Other classics and young classics with which Mercedes-Benz Classic fascinated visitors at ModaMiami: a Maybach S 650 Cabriolet from 2017, an SL 500 "Silver Arrow Edition" (R 129) from 2002, an E 60 AMG (210 series) from 1997 built by AMG and optimized by American Mercedes-Benz partner RENNtech and a 300 D Sedan (123 series) from 1979.
Mercedes-Benz emphasized the tradition of exclusive individuality at ModaMiami with Manufaktur - the cross-brand individualization and personalization program for discerning customers.
For select model series from Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach and the G-Class, the Manufaktur range offers an exclusive range of equipment, materials, colors and finishes for the exterior and interior.
These go far beyond the standard options and create opportunities for a personalized automotive experience.
This was demonstrated in Miami with a Mercedes-AMG G 63 finished in Manufaktur Hyper Blue Magno and a Mercedes-AMG GT 63 featuring a Manufaktur Tartufo Brown/Black Nappa Leather interior.
ModaMiami was held around the Biltmore Hotel near Miami, which opened in 1926.
ModaMiami premiered in 2024 and combines automotive culture with auctions, culinary delights and live acts, among other things.
ModaMiami 2025: “Moda Classic” drive, led by a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren “Stirling Moss” (left). Photo in front of the Biltmore Hotel near Miami.
