German automotive giants Daimler and Benz were well respected for the quality and performance of their automobiles, and things only improved when the two firms joined forces in 1926.

The new marque—Mercedes-Benz—would be represented by a new logo—the Three-Pointed Star—while production was shared between Daimler’s Stuttgart facility and Benz’s Mannheim works 150 kilometres to the north.

In the years that followed the union, Mercedes-Benz produced a number of sporting models, but none was as significant as the 15/75 HP 370—a car that stood tall among its peers for its elegant design and impressive performance.

Powered by a 3,689-cc inline six-cylinder engine fed by twin carburettors, the 370 laid the groundwork for some of the German manufacturer’s most celebrated models, including the world-beating 540.

The 370 S utilised the shortest wheelbase of its stablemates, further contributing to the sporting credentials established by its 75 horsepower engine and 75 mph top speed.

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