In the organizer's words:

When we were young: cars from our own childhood and youth evoke experiences, memories and emotions - they have the potential to inspire dreams. The Mercedes-Benz Museum's special exhibition "Youngtimers" turns back the clock and presents ten vehicles in the context of everyday culture and the lifestyle of the 1990s and 2000s in a colorful and trendy staging. It can be seen at the Mercedes-Benz Museum from April 11 to April 12, 2026.

The youngtimers in the Collection 5 room tell the story of their time in elaborately designed themed islands. "Easy Life" pays homage to the 1990s with the SLK (model series 170) and CLK Cabriolet (model series 208) - two icons of the product offensive. Supersonic" stands for the harmony of performance and innovative spirit with the 190 E 2.5 EVO II (201 model series), E 500 Limited (124 model series) and SLR McLaren Roadster (199 model series). The E 60 AMG power saloon (210 model series) is the centerpiece of the individually creative "subculture". The CL 600 (215 model series) and CLS 350 CGI (219 model series) demonstrate luxurious, elegant sportiness in the "subtlety" segment. Finally, "Space" focuses on visionary approaches to technology and design with the SL 500 (129 model series) and the Vision R 320 CDI (251 model series).

In addition, the large glass cubes in the museum's multi-storey parking lot will showcase five more youngtimers until at least mid-October 2025. The following models can be experienced there: A 160 "Häkkinen" (model series 168), CL 500 (model series 140), ML 500 (model series 163), Vision CLK 320 CDI (model series 209) and C 55 AMG (model series 203). The presentation is also unusual here, as each vehicle is staged as a model car in an oversized "sales package". Another classic car will be on display on the Classic Island near the escalator on level 0 until at least mid-June 2025: the A-Class HyPer concept car (model series 168).

Each of these classic cars has its own exciting story to tell. The CL 600, for example, is the premiere vehicle of the C 215 model series at the Geneva Motor Show in 1999 and boasts exceptional equipment features. Concept cars such as the A-Class HyPer, Vision R 320 CDI, Vision CLK 320 CDI Cabriolet and CLS 350 CGI present important drive innovations at the time. The A 160 "Häkkinen" is one of only 125 vehicles built with the name of the famous racing driver on both sides and also bears his signature on the hood and steering wheel.

The "Youngtimer" special exhibition offers fun and entertainment at several interactive stations supported by artificial intelligence, such as the 1990s-style arcade racing game or the creation of a short music clip. With the "Face-Swap" tool, visitors can use artificial intelligence to fit their face into existing pictures, and at the "Feinsinn" station, visitors can create a dream picture with a Youngtimer.