Mercedes-Benz Reopens Expanded Classic Center in Fellbach

Mercedes-Benz has inaugurated its renovated and expanded Classic Center in Fellbach, Germany, bringing restoration, maintenance, vehicle sales and parts support together across approximately 18,000 square meters. The facility serves historic vehicles from every era of the marque’s history, with expertise extending back to the automobile’s beginnings in 1886.

With around 10,000 square meters of workshop space and approximately 70 specialists, Mercedes-Benz describes Fellbach as the world’s largest facility dedicated to restoring, servicing and repairing its historic cars. Close collaboration with the company’s archives gives the team access to original documentation to support the authenticity of its work.

Opening of the expanded Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Fellbach, 16 October 2026. Exterior view of the main site. Photo: Thomas Niedermüller.

A Larger Home for Historic Mercedes-Benz Cars

The expansion adds a property close to the existing main facility, allowing Mercedes-Benz Heritage to reorganize work areas and give individual departments more room. Six specialist trades cover the work required to complete full factory restorations internally.

New equipment includes a paint booth, an engine test bench and specialized machinery for metalworking and engine components. Beyond restoration, the center provides routine maintenance, repairs, manufacturer assessments, vehicle buying and selling services and Mercedes-Benz Classic Genuine Parts.

“The expansion of the Classic Center marks an important milestone for Mercedes-Benz Heritage. The range of services dedicated to the long-term preservation of historic cars bearing the star demonstrates what our brand stands for: the highest quality, safeguarding our history and looking to the future. Entirely in keeping with our guiding principle: ‘Heritage Creates Future’,” said Marcus Breitschwerdt, Executive Vice President of Mercedes-Benz AG and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Heritage GmbH.

Opening of the expanded Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Fellbach, 16 October 2026. Metalwork in the expanded workshop. Photo: Thomas Niedermüller.

Preserving the Skills Behind the Cars

The investment also extends to the people performing the work. Experienced specialists mentor younger professionals who have already trained in modern automotive disciplines, working alongside them for extended periods to pass on the techniques required by older vehicles.

That transfer of knowledge is central to keeping historic cars usable as their construction methods and mechanical systems become increasingly distant from contemporary workshop practice. The expanded site also increases resources for vehicle sales and parts supply.

Opening of the expanded Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Fellbach, 16 October 2026. A view of the upholstery workshop with various hides for interior work. Photo: Thomas Niedermüller.

Recognition for Sandra Button

During the opening ceremony, Sandra Button, the longtime chairman of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, received the Mercedes-Benz Heritage Lifetime Achievement Award. Breitschwerdt presented the honor at the newly expanded facility.

For enthusiasts visiting the Stuttgart region, the reopening adds context to Mercedes-Benz’s continuing investment in its heritage. The Classic Center’s primary role is as a working restoration and service facility; the announcement does not specify public tours or visitor access.

Opening of the expanded Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Fellbach, 16 October 2026. In the background, the new paint booth with the body of a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL ‘Gullwing’. Photo: Thomas Niedermüller.

Visitor Information

Dates: The renovated and expanded facility has reopened; the announcement does not provide a public events schedule.
Hours: Public visiting hours were not specified.
Location: Mercedes-Benz Classic Center, Stuttgarter Straße 90, 70736 Fellbach, Germany, near Stuttgart.
Tickets: No admission or tour information was announced.
Access: Contact Mercedes-Benz Classic directly to arrange vehicle services or confirm whether a visit is possible.