Museum for Historical Maybach Vehicles

The Museum for historical Maybach vehicles is a museum in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz (Bavaria), the vehicles of the Maybach brand is dedicated to. In addition to vintage cars and modern models of the Maybach Manufaktur, and some vehicles from Mercedes- Benz to be issued. It was created on the initiative of Neumarkters Helmut Hofmann, who is 15 vehicles owned by the largest collection of historic Maybach in private hands, and was opened on 31 March 2009. The official inauguration took place on 13 June 2009.

The exhibitions

Maybach Exposition

The museum is the only automobile museum, the Maybach brand exclusively devoted worldwide. On about 2500 m² numerous exhibits. The focus is on the 18 vehicles that are located in different states. For most vehicles, it was possible to reconstruct their owners and their backstory. In addition to the production of automobiles while also marketing, customer service and retention are examined in detail at that time. Another part of the exhibition deals with the commitment of the company in the airship.

Express exhibition

Following the Maybach exhibition is a collection of bicycles and motorcycles Express works that were produced here from 1884 to 1959.

  • Exhibition area

Express exhibition

Museum building

The Museum building is located in a former industrial area in the Holzgartenstraße south of the old town. It was built by the Express works produced from 1884 to 1959 bicycles and motorcycles here. After the dissolution of the company parts of the building were used by changing companies and businesses, at times it also served as a depot for the buses Stadtwerke Neumarkt. From 2005 to 2009, the buildings have been completely renovated and reconstructed.

At present the museum next to the actual exhibition areas various seminar and conference rooms with a total area of ​​630 m², as well, the building can be used for celebrations and similar events.

  • Impressions of the building

Showrooms

Meeting Rooms

The museum as a space for celebrations

Exhibited vehicles and engines (selection)

  • Several Maybach SW 38, inter alia, with landaulet body by Hermann Spohn
  • Maybach Zeppelin DS 8
  • Maybach SW 38 Cabriolet (unique, produced for the Geneva Motor Show in 1938 and 2002)
  • Diesel engine for the Federal Railroad Locomotive V200
  • Diesel engine for a tank of the engine and turbine - Union
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