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There are cars that you drive to work and the supermarket, and there are cars that have become more than that: a faithful companion that is a part of your life. The cars mentioned in the advertisement were diverse, but they stories they told were all highly emotional. The Kennedys’ 2003 E-Class, which gave up its life to protect theirs during a collision with a drunk driver. Herr Wostendieck’s 600 Pullman limousine, which ferried 116 heads of state during his tenure as chauffeur for the German government. George and Luzstella Koschel’s 1970 280 SE, in which they have driven more than a million miles so far. Mercedes figured that many of its customers have developed an attachment to their cars, particularly given their dependability and longevity. As for the family that started the tradition, we got to know more about Ms. Benz during an interview conducted by Cito Beltran. The first car may have been designed and constructed by a man, Karl Benz, but it was his wife, Bertha, who propelled the company forward during its difficult inception. She thought that the Motorwagen needed public exposure to prove its worthiness. So she embarked on a journey from Mannheim to Pforzheim without telling Karl. News of the drive soon spread and this generated enthusiastic support for the new automobile. Jutta Benz is the last direct descendant of Karl and Bertha to have the name Benz; alas, she has no children to carry on the family name. Ms. Benz is an approachable woman, displaying warmth and genuine humor. She lives simply, driving her dependable 1984 W124 300 E to the school where she teaches. Ms. Benz remained genuinely gracious despite the wilting heat and the many events scheduled that day. She is Mercedes-Benz personified: charming and elegant, someone you would want to call a friend over a long period of time. If the classic cars and Ms. Benz are an indication of what the brand can accomplish, then there will be many more Mercedes-Benz stories in the decades ahead.
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