History of "Blue Goose" Classical and Celebration Cars

1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special

One classy luxury car ever made that is Mercedes-Benz 540K was built specifically because the price is very high. Luxury cars are only made as many as 32 units, one who has it is a commander of the German Air Force during World War II, named Reichsmarschall Hermann Goering. He chose the color of the car is his favorite color, blue.

1936 Mercedes-Benz 007 - front right view

Mercedes-Benz is showing a tremendous security system, because the car in the design and bulletproof glass. Because of these advantages and Mercedes-Benz car was later dubbed "Gosse Blue". History records, on May 4, 1945, 101 Airborne Division of the United States found the "Blue Goose" in Berchtesgaden, Germany, the car was then owned by Major General Maxwell Taylor. The bulletproof security systems that make this car suitable for use as a command vehicle.

1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K - Left View

Over time, in the future car "Blue Goose" appeared to have bullet holes after a day-to-day on the battlefield.

One year later the 1946 car "Blue Goose" is sent back to the United States to perform in a tour of Victory Bonds. After that, came the first reunion of the 101st Airborne Division, held in Indianapolis. IMS owner Tony Hulman reunion then invite participants to bring the "Blue Goose" to take to the track race a special trophy. Hulman as one rider "Blue Goose" back and forth on the arena to start flying.

1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Roadster - Left View

Available tickets Car Indianapolis 500 2011: Tickets for sale to the special 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 which is the "Most Important Race in History," which was held on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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"Blue Goose" Image - front left view

Race tickets sold starting at $ 30. Fans can purchase tickets online by visiting the site www.imstix.com, or directly contact the IMS ticket office at (317) 492-6700, or (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area. Another alternative to get a ticket can be done by visiting the ticket office in the IMS Administration Building at Georgetown Road and 16 between 8:00 to 5:00 (ET) on Monday-Friday.

Mercedes-Benz Goose Maxwell Taylor Images