During their globetrotting adventure, Fred and Elisabeth will pay homage to the historic success of 1950s Mercedes cars, particularly the Ponton series.
The team will visit important locations that celebrate the unequalled achievements of the Mercedes racing and rally cars of the era, including the 300SL, 300SLR and the iconic gull wing. They will retrace famous rally routes, including the Carrera Panamerica in Mexico, LeMans, Paux and Monte Carlo in France, and Mille Miglia and Targa Floria in Italy.
The couple will visit famed racing tracks, including the Nuerburgring in Germany and the Brooklands and Silverstone tracks in England. They will tour Mercedes Benz factories in Brazil, Mexico, the USA and Germany, as well as museums reflecting cars of the era.
Along the way, Elisabeth and Fred will savour the culture, history and geography of the diverse countries they visit.