1–5 April 2009 – Techno Classica in Essen:
Mercedes-Benz will have a large stand at the world’s largest classic car show. Traditionally the show brings together a great many classic cars under a common theme.

April 1909 – 100 years ago:
Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft finished building the sleeve-valve engine, based on the principle developed by the American Charles J. Knight. The first copy of a prototype series was produced on 23 June 1909.

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