Mercedes-Benz celebrates 50th anniversary in Indonesia

The journey to 50 years of success of Mercedes-Benz in Indonesia 

#50yearsMercedesBenzID

The journey to 50 years of success of Mercedes-Benz in Indonesia 

#50yearsMercedesBenzID

Donation of Benz Patent-Motorwagen replica to Indonesia National Museum 

Donation of Benz Patent-Motorwagen replica to Indonesia National Museum

Donation of Benz Patent-Motorwagen replica to Indonesia National Museum 

Jakarta. 50 years of Mercedes-Benz in Indonesia: this year the success story of Mercedes-Benz continues with the golden anniversary of the local assembly plant and the business unit Mercedes-Benz Indonesia. As the pioneer of mobility in Indonesia, Mercedes-Benz has reached many milestones during its presence of over 125 years in the country. As a symbol of contribution to mobility in Indonesia, Mercedes-Benz donates a replica of the world’s first car, the Benz Patent-Motorwagen (Benz Patent Motor Car) to the Museum Nasional Indonesia (Indonesia National Museum). From 8 to 15 February 2020, the Benz Patent-Motorwagen will be displayed at the temporary exhibition “The journey to 50 years of success of Mercedes-Benz in Indonesia” at the Indonesia National Museum. 

“We are thrilled to donate an original replica of the first motor car in the world, the Benz Patent-Motorwagen to the Museum Nasional Indonesia. Mercedes-Benz has played an important role in the history of mobility in Indonesia as the first motor car in Indonesia was a Benz. With this donation, we support the Museum Nasional Indonesia on its mission to educate about Indonesia’s territory and its history. Therefore, we are proud, as we celebrate 50 years of Mercedes-Benz in Indonesia, to contribute to the museum and its efforts in the fields of education and culture of transportation”

Choi Duk Jun, President Director, PT Mercedes-Benz Distribution Indonesia.

“We are proud, as we celebrate 50 years of Mercedes-Benz in Indonesia, to contribute to the museum and its efforts in the fields of education and culture of transportation"

Choi Duk Jun, President Director, PT Mercedes-Benz Distribution Indonesia